Pope Francis calls for release of nuns, other hostages kidnapped in Haiti
Armed gunmen hijacked a bus with at least six nuns on board and drove off to an unknown destination taking all passengers hostage.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap four Catholic nuns on highway
Armed gangs have been kidnapping people, including priests, for ransom from villages and on highways increasing insecurity in Nigeria.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Ex-Argentine leader Fernandez indicted, tied to nuns and guns scandal
A federal judge accused them and other officials of the Fernandez administration of crimes "including the deliberate seizure of funds principally meant for public road works."
Wed Dec 28 2016
Pope warns gossiping priests, nuns to 'bite your tongue'
Pope Francis told gossip-loving priests and nuns to bite their tongues, and warned those breaking their vow of obedience to fall into line sharpish.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Nuns in India halt adoption services because of new guidelines
Thirty orphanages in India have decided to shutter their adoption services rather than comply with a new government system that makes it easier for single and divorced people to adopt children.
Mon Oct 12 2015
Pakistan targets 3 Catholic nuns as part of campaign against foreigners
Pakistan canceled the visas of three Philippine nuns, prompting a lawsuit from the Catholic Church, a case that highlights the Pakistani government's growing suspicion of foreigners.
Thu Jun 25 2015
World Cup: Nuns fight human trafficking during the tournament
An international association of Catholic nuns launched a public awareness campaign to combat human trafficking and prostitution.
Tue May 20 2014