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U.S. religious freedom watchdog urges White House to list India as country of concern
The USCIRF said it was “alarmed by India’s increased transnational targeting of religious minorities and those advocating on their behalf.” Read more
Cardinal Becciu convicted: six things to know about the prelate and his trial
Cardinal Angelo Becciu is the first cardinal to be sentenced by a Vatican court since its creation as a city-state... Read more
White House raises concerns with Israel about killings at Catholic church in Gaza
Spokesman John Kirby said the White House is confident that the Israelis “are not making the slaughter, torture, and rape... Read more
Study used to justify ‘conversion therapy’ bans is faulty, Catholic researcher contends
Father Paul Sullins says a widely-cited study purporting to show a link between “conversion therapy” and increased suicidal ideation is... Read more
St. Januarius’ blood miraculously liquifies again in Naples
The Archdiocese of Naples, Italy, announced that the miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius was repeated... Read more
U.S. bishops: Vatican declaration does not change Church teaching on marriage
The Vatican’s new guidance on pastoral blessings prompted a clarifying statement as well as mixed reactions. Read more
Nahida and Samar: Mother and daughter killed in attack on Gaza parish
Vatican News reported Dec. 16 that Samar Anton was killed while she was trying to help her mother, Nahida Anton,... Read more
Congressional commission urges sanctions if Hong Kong won’t release Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai, now 76, has been imprisoned for three years in a maximum security prison, charged with a variety of... Read more
Vatican says priests can bless same-sex couples without condoning their lifestyles
Nonliturgical blessings can be a sign of a person seeking God, not a validation of their lifestyle, the new document... Read more
New York bill would bar Chick-fil-A from major highway over Sunday closures
A proposed bill in New York state would require Chick-fil-A to leave a major highway system unless it opened on... Read more
U.S. bishops renew call for peace after Christian women reportedly killed in Gaza Church
The U.S. bishops over the weekend renewed their call for peace in the Holy Land amid reports on Saturday that... Read more
IDF denies responsibility for killing of Palestinian Christians at Gaza church
The Israel Defense Forces has denied culpability over the deaths of two Christian Palestinian women who were reportedly killed at... Read more
Trial begins for Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Catholic activist imprisoned for 3 years
Lai was originally arrested in August 2020 under that year’s controversial national security law, which was passed by China’s communist-controlled... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates 87th birthday with children who receive aid from Vatican clinic
Pope Francis met with children and families who are assisted by the Vatican’s Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary on Sunday morning,... Read more
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus: ‘Only in God do we find the light of life’
Pope Francis reflected on St. John the Baptist, who teaches us that “only in God do we find the light... Read more
Pope Francis condemns reported Israeli sniper attack on Gaza Catholic church
The Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem reported that two women were shot by the IDF on Dec. 16. Read more
Pro-life group Live Action offers ‘window to the womb’ in new online experience
Users can either watch an animated video that progresses through each day of development or they can click through each... Read more
A cardinal, an archbishop, and a bishop reveal their vocation stories
During this year’s bishops’ conference in Baltimore, three prelates serving in different parts of the country shared their stories of... Read more
Custos of Holy Land discusses the vocation of Christians in the region today
Speaking on Advent, Christmas, hope, and faith, Father Francesco Patton reflected on the meaning of the season for Christians who... Read more
Catholicism and martyrdom in Japan: Church marks 400 years since Edo massacre
The small but devout Catholic community in Japan is built upon the witness of untold numbers of martyrs. Read more
