Environment

Thirst haunts cyclone-affected poor on Bangladesh's coast

Church charity provides drinking water and rebuilds houses in the aftermath of the natural disaster

Philippine bishops welcome halt to mega-dam construction

Lawmakers suspend a controversial Chinese-funded project amid corruption claims

Vatican's electric vehicle fleet now includes Nissan Leaf

Nissan will have an electric version of all its vehicles available in Europe by the end of 2023

Church joins relief efforts for flood victims in Sri Lanka

At least 16 dead and three missing after heavy rain causes flooding, landslides in 10 districts

Bangladeshi Catholics take up pope's green message

More than 5 million people are following Laudato Si' with action to protect the environment

Young Catholics keep Laudato Si' alive in Timor-Leste

Taking inspiration from the pope's encyclical, animators are spreading environmental awareness in the Catholic nation

Sri Lankan cardinal to sue ship owner over pollution

Singapore-registered container ship has released chemical waste into the sea since catching fire on May 20

Indian dioceses struggle to help millions of cyclone victims

Diocesan teams face a severe financial crunch as Covid-19 relief work has almost emptied their coffers

Caritas Karachi prepares for monsoon season

Members of disaster management committees are briefed on emergency responses to save lives and reduce losses

Fears over pollution as ship burns off Sri Lanka coast

Locals warned to stay away from a beach as potentially dangerous substances wash ashore from a burning container vessel

New species of screech owl in Amazon named after American nun

Sister Dorothy Stang of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur was killed in February 2005 because of her work in the Amazon

Cyclone Yaas wreaks havoc in Bangladesh, India

Storm leaves a trail of destruction after submerging houses, farms and crops in coastal areas

Agnes Chow: Catholic girl to jailed Hong Kong democracy leader

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released on pro-democracy protest anniversary

Poverty must be tackled to end shame of India's child labor

Popal sorry must fit the level of suffering

Vatican project aims to encourage faith via digital space

South Korean bishop named Vatican's prefect for clergy