Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
German group slams bishops’ same-sex blessing guide issued after Pope Francis’ death
Apr 25, 2025 / 13:15 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Catholic Charities USA to launch nationwide traveling exhibit on Christian service
Apr 24, 2025 / 16:45 pmThe exhibit, titled “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” will tour the U.S. for two and a half years.
China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes
Apr 24, 2025 / 15:45 pmAccording to reports, Chinese officials are not permitted to express themselves publicly on Pope Francis’ death due the Chinese Communist Party’s control over the Church there.
‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying
Apr 22, 2025 / 13:26 pm“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface to a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola.
World leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy
Apr 21, 2025 / 14:22 pmWorld leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday.
Palm Sunday bombing in Ukraine claims 34 victims, including 15 children
Apr 18, 2025 / 09:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Britain’s highest court rules in favor of biological women
Apr 16, 2025 / 16:05 pmThe U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that only biological women are protected under Britain’s Equality Act, contradicting prior guidance by the Scottish government.
Heritage Foundation’s Roberts: ‘Golden age of America’ lies in revitalization of faith
Apr 16, 2025 / 08:00 am“This is an opportunity here in the United States ... for the revitalization of our faith as individuals and also as a country,” Heritage Foundation’s Kevin Roberts said.
Church leaders condemn Israeli military Palm Sunday strikes on Anglican hospital in Gaza
Apr 15, 2025 / 17:37 pmThe Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs the hospital in Gaza, condemned the attacks “in the strongest terms” in a statement on Sunday.
Nikki Haley’s son, Nalin, becomes Catholic
Apr 14, 2025 / 19:57 pmNalin Haley, the son of former U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley, was received into the Catholic Church on Palm Sunday.
Arkansas enacts religious freedom protections for adoptive parents, faith-based agencies
Apr 14, 2025 / 14:32 pmThe Keep Kids First Act provides religious freedom protections to both prospective parents and faith-based adoption and foster care organizations.
Traffickers pose as Christian missionaries in Thailand to entrap victims
Apr 11, 2025 / 17:46 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
U.S. bishops urge Congress to back religious worker visa bill
Apr 11, 2025 / 12:22 pmThe bill “is desperately needed to ensure communities across our nation can continue to enjoy the essential contributions of foreign-born religious workers,” the bishops said.
‘Bring Jesus up!’: Sean Duffy rallies merchant marines over controversial painting move
Apr 10, 2025 / 16:00 pmMidshipment broke out into a loud and prolonged applause after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke about a painting of Jesus that was removed.
Morality of Trump immigration, refugee policies sparks pitched debate
Apr 9, 2025 / 14:37 pmAn array of policymakers, theologians, and representatives for Catholic aid organizations have shared their takes on immigration with CNA.
CatholicVote president grilled on foreign aid, China at Vatican ambassador hearing
Apr 8, 2025 / 15:39 pmBrian Burch was questioned by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday in a hearing for his appointment as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
German diocese allows use of ‘gender star’ symbol in messaging for certain ministries
Apr 5, 2025 / 11:15 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Papal nuncio blesses new St. Vincent de Paul Society advocacy office on Capitol Hill
Apr 5, 2025 / 09:00 amCardinal Christophe Pierre attended the ceremony and blessed the office, calling on the Holy Spirit to “ignite the talents and gifts of everyone present.”
Human-rights lawyer says Trump administration poised to help Armenian Christian POWs
Apr 3, 2025 / 15:00 pm“Our request up front to the administration has been quite clear: [A] deal for the release of Armenian Christian POWs must be a precondition to [a peace deal].”
UK bishops’ conference president speaks out against ‘deeply flawed’ assisted suicide bill
Apr 2, 2025 / 14:02 pmCardinal Vincent Nichols appealed in an April 1 pastoral letter to U.K. Catholics to contact their representatives and express their opposition to an assisted suicide bill.