United Nations

The U.S. should be "leading a coordinated global response to protect the lives of millions of people around the world," the Catholic Health Association said.

The Vatican was committed to discussing solutions to "mass migration and refugee movements, with the goal of preserving human lives and dignity, alleviating suffering and advancing an authentic and integral development."

He received the award during United Nations Day celebrations in Nairobi on Oct. 24.

The treaty emerged from member states frustrated with the slow pace of nuclear disarmament.

The good news is that “trends in women’s empowerment are heading in the right direction globally. Some 59 countries recorded significant progress since the first edition while only one country (Yemen) experienced major deterioration.”

The European Union and representatives from seven countries denounced the worldwide persecution of Christians on Sept. 27 at the United Nations.