Out of the Shadows: Confronting Violence Against Women

Catholic religious sisters attacked in Congo as crisis continues

Missionary Sisters of Santo Domingo in the municipality of Kimbanseke in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital, fell victim to the attack on March 18. The attackers smashed the wall of the congregation's residence to gain entry.

Rupnik's case casts light on the sexual abuse of nuns

By Religion News Service
Dozens spoke about gender-based violence during the 69th session of the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women, held March 10-21 in New York. (GSR graphic/Olivia Bardo)

Catholic sisters at UN session speak out against 'crisis' of gender-based violence

By Chris Herlinger