Archive for April 15, 2025
Cameroon diocese issues ‘urgent alert’ on human trafficking surge amid regional violence
The Justice and Peace Commission of Kumbo Diocese in Cameroon has issued an “urgent alert” on a surge of human... Read more
Catholic groups warn Australian lawmakers: No such thing as ‘harmless’ pornography
The Parliament of New South Wales in Australia recently began public hearings for its inquiry into the “impacts of harmful... Read more
First-ever ‘clergy convert conference’ to take place in May
In partnership with the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, the Coming Home Network will hold the weekendlong retreat May... Read more
Vatican unveils new Timothy Schmalz statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square
The statute depicts a man seated on a bench “who appears to be a homeless person” carrying only two possessions:... Read more
Vatican says cardinals to celebrate Holy Week liturgies as Pope Francis’ health improves
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday... Read more
Trinitarians, guardians of persecuted Christians: ‘We were born to go to the dungeons’
The Trinitarian order was founded at the end of the 12th century to free persecuted Christians. Today, it continues to... Read more
Sodality of Christian Life signs its official dissolution decree
The Vatican announced Tuesday that the suppression of the Sodality of Christian Life and all the institutions founded by Luis... Read more
Judge denies religious groups’ suit to halt immigrant arrests at churches, worship sites
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich said in an April 11 memorandum opinion that the religious plaintiffs had “not established a... Read more
Nicaragua once again bans Holy Week processions
According to Confidencial newspaper, the dictatorship is supposedly deploying 14,000 police officers to prevent processions during Holy Week in Nicaragua. Read more
Illinois bishops call on faithful to oppose assisted suicide bill
The Catholic Conference of Illinois in a statement urged residents to contact their state senators to express opposition to Senate... Read more
Holy Week at White House features dinner with Christian leaders, religious service
The White House is celebrating Holy Week with a Wednesday dinner and a Thursday religious service with Christians from a... Read more
Church leaders condemn Israeli military Palm Sunday strikes on Anglican hospital in Gaza
The Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs the hospital in Gaza, condemned the attacks “in the strongest terms” in... Read more
