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In Angola, Catholic Church steps in to give a voice to mining-affected communities

In Angola, Catholic Church steps in to give a voice to mining-affected communities

Josephine Peterson · April 21, 2026

As the Catholic Church’s global leadership increasingly looks to Africa as a wellspring of vitality and growth, communities across the continent are pressing it to take a clearer stand on one of their most urgent concerns: the human and environmental cost of mining.
Nun among five arrested in Toronto climate protest

Nun among five arrested in Toronto climate protest

Luke Mandato · May 21, 2025

Five faith activists, including a Catholic nun, were arrested today and charged with trespassing for an early morning protest at a downtown Toronto bank.
Reflections from ‘Nun arrested at Toronto bank protest’

Reflections from ‘Nun arrested at Toronto bank protest’

Care for the Earth is a matter of faith

Sr. Mary-Ellen Francouer · April 22, 2024

I was said nun who was among those arrested at a “pray in” at a downtown Toronto bank.
Nun arrested at Toronto bank protest

Nun arrested at Toronto bank protest

Catholic Register Staff · April 9, 2024

Nine religious leaders, including a Catholic nun, were arrested by Toronto Police following a “pray-in” at a downtown RBC branch April 9.
Vatican court upholds climate activists’ conviction

Vatican court upholds climate activists’ conviction

Cindy Wooden · March 13, 2024

The Vatican City appeals court upheld the conviction of two Italian climate activists who glued their hands to an ancient sculpture in the Vatican Museums.