Nuns in Colombia spearhead report calling for peace

A report launched by nuns from a locally founded congregation in Colombia calls for a stop in violence perpetuated by different armed groups.

Nun takes over as secretary-general of the Eritrean bishops' conference

Sr. Tsegereda Yonanne of the Comboni Missionary Sisters says her priority would be to carry out pastoral, humanitarian and social activities regardless of ethnicity, religion or age.

Religious sisters in Myanmar stand up to military junta

As the Myanmar military rule with an iron fist, Catholic religious sisters have come out in the open with their charity works, including joining hands with Buddhist women to help victims of a fire April 13 in Mandalay.