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Ambassador-at-Large John Nkengasong, new head of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy at the State Department, center left, is applauded by Secretary of State Antony Blinken after a group staff photo at an event announcing the launch of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy at the State Department, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
In an interview with America, Dr. John N. Nkengasong praised the work of faith-based organizations in helping to implement the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as Pepfar.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael O’Brien
The Nov. 25 shooting in Burlington, Vt. points to rising hate in the United States in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
Pope Francis joins others in holding a banner during an audience at the Vatican June 5, 2023, with the organizers of the Green & Blue Festival. The banner calls for financing a "loss and damage" fund that was agreed upon at the COP27 U.N. climate conference in 2022. The fund would seek to provide financial assistance to nations most vulnerable and impacted by the effects of climate change. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
David Stewart
With COP28 in the United Arab Emirates imminent, opinion in the developed world on climate change has become deeply polarized. Perhaps exhausted by the digital news cycle, many people have developed compassion fatigue.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
As the United States marks the 35th World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, domestic politics threaten the future of one of the nation's most successful global health initiatives, which is credited with keeping millions of people alive.
A large banner that says "Biden Ceasefire Now" is displayed as Isra Chaker with Amnesty International USA puts roses on fake white body bags, representing those killed in the escalating conflict in Gaza and Israel, in front of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
How to restore peace in Israel and Gaza now after this historic outbreak of violence and mutual suffering? It will take outside pressure on both Israel and Hamas.
A child touches a figurine of the baby Jesus as Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2022. (CNS photo/Cristian Gennari, pool)
FaithDispatches
Michael O’Brien
From unwrapping unwanted presents to burning fossil fuel to power millions of Christmas lights, the commemoration of the humble birth of Jesus comes at a significant expense to the environment.