Nuns in the Philippines Charged with Aiding Terrorists
Human rights groups have accused the Justice Department of the Philippines of rushing the process and not allowing the nuns to defend themselves.
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Nuns Help Women Escape Human Trafficking Along Colombia-Venezuela Border
The Adorer Sisters play an essential role in the liberation of women who want to get their lives back after falling into prostitution and trafficking.
Spanish Nuns Evacuated from Ukraine: Christ Was With Us in the Blessed Sacrament
The nun explained that shortly afterward her sisters from the community told her that the consul had just called, ‘warning that the situation has completely changed, that we can’t stay, that like it or not we have to leave.’
With Great Joy! Witness the Rarely-Seen Life Profession of Byzantine Nuns
The rarely-seen rite is incredibly rich, and offers Christians many themes for our contemplation.
Nun Released Nearly Five Years After Kidnapping in Mali Thanks God
Armed men kidnapped Sister Cecilia, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate and a Colombia native, in Karangasso, about 90 miles south of San, Feb. 7, 2017.
Pope Francis Greets Colombian Nun Freed 4 Years After Kidnapping by Islamists in Mali
Sister Gloria, a member of the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate, was kidnapped in southern Mali in 2017.
Chicago’s Running Nun Talks About Faith and Sport
Since 2011, Sr. Baliga and a team of runners have raised more than $1.1 million dollars for the mission through the Chicago Marathon and other local races.
Missouri Nuns Have a History of Being Targeted for Shootings, Harassment
Despite having two bullet holes pierce her bedroom wall on March 24, Mother Cecilia says she’s doing “very well” and that there is “no doubt in my mind that St. Michael and our guardian angels are watching over and protecting us at all times.”
Aid to the Church in Need Providing Relief to Nuns in Poverty During Pandemic
The pontifical foundation noted that the pandemic has worsened the nuns’ already “extremely difficult” situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country already suffering from ethnic conflicts, insecurity, armed incursions from neighboring countries, kidnappings and rapes.
Potential Postulants Wait and See as COVID Puts Convent Plans in Question
Many women discerning religious life with communities of religious sisters or nuns in the United States are having to settle for tentative plans as their summer or fall entrance dates to their communities are fast approaching.
