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Global Sisters Report Catholic sisters make countless contributions to human development. Follow this groundbreaking project giving greater voice to sisters around the world.

Catholic sisters have made countless contributions to human development. The National Catholic Reporter is embarking on a groundbreaking project, made possible by a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, to give greater voice to these sisters and recognition for the important work they do. GlobalSistersReport.org tells the stories of women religious around the world. Our global network of jou

rnalists reports the stories of the sisters, while women religious columnists will provide first-person accounts of their own work and mission.

Posters of Pope Leo XIV line the main streets of the Peruvian city of Chiclayo, where a life-sized cutout of him sits on...
07/21/2025

Posters of Pope Leo XIV line the main streets of the Peruvian city of Chiclayo, where a life-sized cutout of him sits on the balcony of city hall, waving at pedestrians who pass by the city's main square.

Then-Bishop Robert Prevost championed migrants, trafficking victims, and sister-run ministries in Chiclayo, Peru. Locals hope that, as Pope Leo XIV, he keeps his community-centered leadership.

Sr. Chioma Onyenufoh said the criminal justice system is slow and corrupt, leading to cases dragging on for years. In de...
07/21/2025

Sr. Chioma Onyenufoh said the criminal justice system is slow and corrupt, leading to cases dragging on for years. In desperate situations, relatives often have to sell their land to cover legal fees, all in the hope of speeding up the process.

With the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace, Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Sr. Chioma Onyenufoh provides for the material and spiritual needs of inmates languishing in prisons across Nigeria.

I've spent days keeping a silence that has allowed me to recognize the importance of knowing when to keep quiet — and, a...
07/21/2025

I've spent days keeping a silence that has allowed me to recognize the importance of knowing when to keep quiet — and, at the same time, the moment to give voice to what lives deep inside me and cannot be silenced by any kind of imposition.

For those who still believe in the revolution's project, may the decades over these nearly 66 years lead you to realize that it is time to let others propose a true path toward democracy, justice and rights.

When the emergency is over, however, Sr. Denise LaRock recognizes that the work of restoration will continue for months,...
07/21/2025

When the emergency is over, however, Sr. Denise LaRock recognizes that the work of restoration will continue for months, maybe even years, as roughly 38,000 homes were in the flooding zone, according to a Cotality analysis.

Daughter of Charity Sr. Denise LaRock is one of the many people working tirelessly with Catholic groups to help Texas Hill Country residents affected by the deadly July 4 floods.

Leprosy patients and the Catholic nuns who serve them in southern India are upset that a Spanish missionary had to leave...
07/21/2025

Leprosy patients and the Catholic nuns who serve them in southern India are upset that a Spanish missionary had to leave the country after her visa was not renewed.

Sr. Maria Rosa served as a formator and trainer for Franciscan nuns and a missionary among people living with leprosy in India. She returned to Spain two days after the golden jubilee of her congregation's presence in India.

"Most survivors don't know how to navigate the system," said Sr. Rosita Kavilpurayidom, the center's program coordinator...
07/21/2025

"Most survivors don't know how to navigate the system," said Sr. Rosita Kavilpurayidom, the center's program coordinator. "Our goal is to ensure they have fair access to justice. Legal support often becomes the key to breaking free."

Navjyoti Centre, established in 2000 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, offers legal support for domestic violence survivors and assists them in filing legal charges against the abuser and seeking compensation.

Daughter of Charity Sr. Denise LaRock is one of the many people working tirelessly with Catholic groups to help Texas Hi...
07/20/2025

Daughter of Charity Sr. Denise LaRock is one of the many people working tirelessly with Catholic groups to help Texas Hill Country residents affected by the deadly July 4 floods.

Daughter of Charity Sr. Denise LaRock is one of the many people working tirelessly with Catholic groups to help Texas Hill Country residents affected by the deadly July 4 floods.

Two Catholic service organizations have joined forces to back three new pieces of legislation designed to both help vict...
07/20/2025

Two Catholic service organizations have joined forces to back three new pieces of legislation designed to both help victims of human trafficking and enhance safety for children online.

Two Catholic service organizations have joined forces to back three new pieces of legislation designed to both help victims of human trafficking and enhance safety for children online.

"Benedict's Rule, with its call to moderation and communal care, teaches us that our approach to clothing in the monaste...
07/20/2025

"Benedict's Rule, with its call to moderation and communal care, teaches us that our approach to clothing in the monastery is not just practical; it is also a form of resistance against the consumerism and waste of modern society."

St. Benedict writes, "Let those who receive the clothing not complain about its color or coarseness, but accept what is given them." That's a hard teaching in a world like ours, where we're told to consume constantly.

"If the sisters had not taken me in, I would have committed su***de or died in an accident."
07/20/2025

"If the sisters had not taken me in, I would have committed su***de or died in an accident."

The Santhwana De-Addiction Centre offers a 23-day residential program that combines medical detoxification, psychological counseling and spiritual formation. "We want them to feel human again," says Sr. Vimala Jose.

The monastic life may seem predictable, safe and structured, but in reality, it can be just as challenging as a barren w...
07/19/2025

The monastic life may seem predictable, safe and structured, but in reality, it can be just as challenging as a barren wasteland. When we remain in one place long enough, we cannot hide from ourselves or from others.

The monastic life may seem predictable, safe and structured, but in reality, it can be just as challenging as a barren wasteland. When we remain in one place long enough, we cannot hide from ourselves or from others.

The curly haired Italian kid could not have known at the time that he would become the first millennial saint who would ...
07/19/2025

The curly haired Italian kid could not have known at the time that he would become the first millennial saint who would inspire thousands of believers of all ages to venerate "God's influencer."

Acutis' "reputation of holiness," part of any saint's cause, has taken the church by storm. He is referred to by many names: the saint in sneakers, the patron of the Internet, God's jester or — as Francis described him — the saint next door.

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Global Sisters Report tells the stories of women religious around the world.

Our global network of journalists reports the stories of sisters and women religious columnists provide first-person accounts of their own work and mission.

Global Sisters Report is a project of the National Catholic Reporter, made possible by a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Visit us at globalsistersreport.org.