Daily Catholic News:
The U.N. high commissioner for human rights is pressing the Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua for information on the status of 80-year-old Bishop Abelardo Mata. The commissioner is urging the regime to reveal the bishop’s condition, location, and circumstances, and is calling for a restoration of the rule of law in the country.
In Venezuela, the Church is focusing on burials, aid, and church repairs following a series of earthquakes. The Archdiocese of Caracas has formed an emergency response commission, which is responsible for providing spiritual, psychological, and material support to those affected by the disaster.
Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Nigerian nun in south Texas, is speaking out about her impending deportation. She points out that she is not alone, as there are others in similar situations who do not have the media’s attention.
Catholic moral theologians have expressed concern over claims that the U.S. and Iran have targeted civilian infrastructure. This comes amidst a reignited conflict in the Middle East following the end of a ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz. The theologians argue that any intent to harm civilians, including attacks on civilian infrastructure, is immoral.
New data indicates that the number of abortions is increasing as women turn more frequently to mail-order chemical abortions. This trend reflects a shift in the methods used for abortions, with a growing reliance on chemical means.