Sister Advocacy at UN

Secretary-General António Guterres speaks during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly Sept. 23 at U.N. headquarters in New York City. (AP/Yuki Iwamura)

As UN holds general assembly, sisters connect goals with Catholic social teaching

When it comes to advocating for the marginalized, women religious "have the history even before some of the member states became members of the U.N.," Sr. Mary Jane Caspillo said.

Sr. Winifred Doherty of Ireland and Sr. Teresa Kotturan of India (GSR file photos)

Q&A with 2 sister UN 'veterans' reflecting on a global body at a crossroads

By Chris Herlinger
The United Nations General Assembly building in New York City is seen Sept. 8, 2025, a day before the opening of the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly. (OSV News/Gregory A. Shemitz)

As UN prepares to meet, gaps in sustainable development goals continue

By Chris Herlinger