Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
Nearly half of 2,500 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe were in France, report says
Nov 20, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe report said 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes occurred from 2023 to 2024.
U.S. bishops embrace Dignitas Infinita to combat ‘widespread violation of human dignity’
Nov 15, 2024 / 17:00 pmDignitas Infinita, issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in April, addresses growing concerns such as gender theory, sex changes, and surrogacy.
U.S. bishops vote to advance 2 American causes for canonization at 2024 meeting
Nov 13, 2024 / 14:05 pmThe bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the causes of both Benedictine Sister Annella Zervas and Servant of God Gertrude Agnes Barber.
Bishops elect new treasurer, committee chairs at Baltimore meeting
Nov 12, 2024 / 17:30 pmArchbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis was elected the next treasurer of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Nov. 12.
Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election
Nov 12, 2024 / 16:00 pm“As the successors of the apostles and vicars of Christ in our dioceses, we never backpedal or renounce the clear teaching of the Gospel,” the USCCB president said.
International Catholic professional formation program grows in DC
Nov 12, 2024 / 09:45 amThe Washington, D.C.-based Catholic young professional formation programs of the In Altum Foundation reached the milestone of 1,000 graduates this year.
Knights of Columbus surpasses $100 million in support for seminarians, religious vocations
Nov 11, 2024 / 16:35 pmThe Knights of Columbus provides aid to seminarians and entrants into religious life so they can continue to discern their vocations despite financial burdens.
Notre Dame bells ring for the first time since devastating fire 5 years ago
Nov 8, 2024 / 16:40 pmNotre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly anticipated reopening on Dec. 8.
Law enforcement course correction underway in California
Nov 8, 2024 / 16:10 pmThe overwhelmingly popular amendment makes the theft of items worth $950 or less a felony rather than a misdemeanor in certain cases.
UPDATE: Assisted suicide ban holds lead in West Virginia
Nov 6, 2024 / 10:45 amThe amendment, titled Protection Against Medically Assisted Suicide, would bar persons, physicians, and health care providers from participating in the practice.
Voters defeat marijuana and psychedelic drug legalization measures in 4 states
Nov 6, 2024 / 09:20 amCatholic bishops across the U.S. have urged Catholic voters throughout the election cycle to cast their votes against marijuana legalization initiatives.
Convent founded by Mother Teresa burned down in continued escalation of violence in Haiti
Nov 5, 2024 / 15:45 pmAccording to a report, the devastating attack took place on the night of Oct. 26. The group of attackers was led by one of Haiti’s most infamous gang leaders.
Britain to get its first Catholic medical school in 2026
Nov 5, 2024 / 09:00 am“We are proud to be London’s Catholic university and to launch the first school of medicine at a Catholic university in the U.K.,” the school said.
Conservative policy leader: First Amendment, pro-life cause at stake on Nov. 5
Nov 1, 2024 / 19:00 pmIn an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol on Friday, Kevin Roberts addressed the anticipated crisis of nonvoters among people of faith.
Catholic diocese in China conducts ‘Red Tour’ of ‘gratitude’ to Communist Party
Nov 1, 2024 / 12:00 pmThe Yibin Catholic Diocese of the Shian Province announced it had led all of its priests, nuns, and “heads of grassroots patriotic associations” on a “Red Tour.”
‘Buffer zone’ law banning anti-abortion protests goes into effect in England and Wales
Oct 31, 2024 / 16:10 pmThe law makes “interference with any person’s decision to access, provide, or facilitate the provision of abortion services” within 500 feet of a facility a criminal offense.
Florida’s abortion amendment appears to fall short as spending intensifies ahead of election
Oct 30, 2024 / 14:25 pmAmendment 4, titled the “Right to Abortion Initiative,” would enshrine the “right” to abortion in the state’s constitution.
Nearly 60,000 join call for UK prime minister to safeguard right to pray silently
Oct 29, 2024 / 06:00 amThe letter, circulated by Alliance Defending Freedom UK, notes that buffer zone laws “have quickly become thought- and speech-restricting ‘censorship zones.’”
Archbishop Broglio invites faithful to pray with Pope Francis’ encyclical on Sacred Heart
Oct 28, 2024 / 18:00 pmThe Holy Father’s fourth encyclical, “Dilexit Nos” (“He Loved Us”), issued on Oct. 24, calls for a renewed understanding of devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Catholic health care leaders rally behind religious freedom initiatives ahead of Election Day
Oct 26, 2024 / 09:00 amLeaders in Catholic health care are rallying behind critical policy initiatives to protect religious freedom in medical care.