Archive for April 3, 2025
3-day peaceful protests in Nigerian diocese call for end to abductions, killings
A group of protesters in Nigeria called for the enforcement of an anti-grazing law to curb the activities of armed... Read more
Spanish priest’s new book takes critical look at transhumanism
In a new book titled “Integral Transhumanism,” Spanish priest Ricardo Mejía Fernández examines the transhumanist movement. Read more
Pro-lifers hold nationwide day of protest to defund Planned Parenthood
A coalition of pro-life organizations on Wednesday held rallies outside abortuaries to demand that Congress and the White House end... Read more
Indian bishops condemn assault on Catholic pilgrims and priests at Jabalpur
Allegedly injured in the assault was the vicar general and procurator of Jabalpur, who reportedly rushed to safeguard the pilgrims... Read more
Cardinal Parolin holds audience with Estonia’s president at the Vatican
During an April 3 audience, Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Estonia President Alar Karis expressed appreciation for “good bilateral relations” between... Read more
Idaho passes law requiring public schools to teach about in utero human development
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Human-rights lawyer says Trump administration poised to help Armenian Christian POWs
“Our request up front to the administration has been quite clear: [A] deal for the release of Armenian Christian POWs... Read more
Cardinal Aveline elected president of French bishops’ conference
The 66-year-old cardinal from Marseille will take over leadership of the French episcopate in July as the Church continues implementing... Read more
China’s new religious restrictions severely limit foreign missionary activity
According to the regulations, “collective religious activities organized by foreigners in China are restricted to foreign participants only” with few... Read more
Vatican releases document to mark 1,700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea
The International Theological Commission has published “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior: The 1,700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of... Read more
More than 20,000 pilgrims from 90 countries to participate in Jubilee of the Sick
The April 5-6 jubilee is one of the major celebrations of the 2025 Jubilee Year. Read more
Pew data profiles demographics, beliefs, and practices of U.S. Catholics
Much of the data was revealed in the 2023-2024 Religious Landscape Study conducted by Pew Research Center, which was published... Read more
