Tag: international
Mature democracies should shun political personality cults, pope says
Recent years have seen the rise of populist politicians in the United States, Latin America and some European countries
Pope Francis calls on Myanmar to free political prisoners
In his annual "state of the world" address, the pope urged Myanmar's military leaders to return to the path of democracy
Wuhan residents remember coronavirus ‘whistleblower’ doctor a year after his death
The 34-year-old's death from the virus led to an outpouring of public mourning and rare expressions of anger online
Pope calls on Myanmar leaders to serve common good, seek ‘democratic’...
Anti-coup demonstrations have largely been peaceful, unlike the bloody crackdowns seen in 1998 and 2007
Pope Francis appoints more women to Vatican posts
Two women appointed to Vatican posts previously held only by men
Vatican urges UN Security Council meeting on COVID vaccine access
The appeal summoned affluent nations to remit the debt of the poorest nations so that money could be used to improve national health systems
Myanmar generals shut down internet as thousands protest coup
The Catholic Church in Myanmar has declared February 7 as a "day of prayer and fasting" for peace in the country
Pope Francis calls for mutual respect to achieve world peace
There is no time for indifference, said pontiff for first International Day of Human Fraternity
Hong Kong unveils national security guidelines for children aged six and...
Guidelines include teaching students about colluding with foreign forces and subversion
US ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of systematic rape of Muslims in...
These atrocities shock the conscience and must be met with serious consequences, State Department spokeswoman says