Myanmar human rights advocate and former political prisoner Bo Kyi has been named one of the three recipients of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize for public service, for his decades-long defense of political prisoners and human dignity.
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, urging the international community to work toward a two-state solution as the path to a just and lasting peace in the Holy Land.
The Holy See has warned that renewed reliance on nuclear deterrence, the modernization of arsenals, and the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into military systems are driving the world toward a more fragile and dangerous security environment.
Caritas Internationalis issued a strong condemnation of what it calls a “man-made famine” in Gaza, following the United Nations’ declaration of famine on August 22.
elson Mandela International Day, often known as Mandela Day, is an international celebration held annually on July 18 to honor the revolutionary Nelson Mandela.
Pope Francis said on Friday that “the Gospel is the most humanizing message known to history.” He made the remark in a video message marking the 75th anniversary of UNESCO, the United Nations’ educational, scientific and cultural organization.
