Mahadi Al Hasnat

Oct 16, 2024 | news.mongabay.com | Mahadi Al Hasnat

Cox’s Bazar Beach in southeast Bangladesh is known for its vibrant red crab population, which creates a stunning spectacle in the early mornings and late afternoons. However, this natural wonder is now threatened by human activities and environmental degradation. Red ghost crabs benefit coastal ecosystems by aerating sand and improving water infiltration, and also as prey species. Their decline threatens the ecosystem health.

Jun 4, 2024 | ncronline.org | Peter Feuerherd |Mahadi Al Hasnat |Thomas Scaria

Throughout American education, the statistics are glaring: Boys are twice as likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; five times more likely to be placed in juvenile detention, and  only 40% of college students. For minority youths, the gap is even wider. There are two Black women for every Black man graduating with a college degree. The Jesuits, along with veteran educator and principal Kyler Chandler are working to make a dent in this education disparity.

Jun 4, 2024 | ncronline.org | Mahadi Al Hasnat |Thomas Scaria |Fredrick Nzwili

A Kenyan bishop urged young Catholics to act together to care for the environment and protect it, as he led the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa in marking its 10th birthday. Bishop James Maria Wainaina of Muranga said when he launched CYNESA in 2014 that he found a source of hope that young people were rising up to take care of creation. "Gladly, some of you have committed to turn the tide," he told the gathering in Nairobi on May 30. "Now, you are here.

Jun 4, 2024 | ncronline.org | Christine Schenk |Mahadi Al Hasnat |Thomas Scaria

Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski of St. Louis is seen during his installation Mass Aug. 25, 2020 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. (OSV News/St. Louis Review/Lisa Johnston) I was surprised recently to learn that Rome's Dicastery for the Clergy  two more parish merger recourses opposing St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski's decision to merge their parishes. This makes an unprecedented three merger appeals won by St. Louis Catholics determined to defend their parish homes.

Jun 4, 2024 | ncronline.org | Mahadi Al Hasnat |Thomas Scaria

A long-standing joke asks why the chicken crossed the road, with the obvious and slightly amusing rejoinder, "To get to the other side." But the chance meeting of animals and autos is no laughing matter, as the World Wildlife Fund points out: "Vehicles collide with large animals 1-2 million times every year in the U.S., resulting in more than $8 billion in costs and 200 human deaths." One solution — that both respects the Catholic Church's call to care for creation, while recognizing the...