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Report: Christian persecution at its highest point in 30 years
The World Watch List, released by Open Doors on Jan. 18, reported that the number of Christians facing persecution worldwide... Read more
Even after Roe, most Americans support abortion restrictions: poll
A majority of Americans support some limits on abortion and Americans’ attitudes toward abortion have not significantly changed, a new... Read more
2023 March for Life: 8 things for pro-lifers to know
This year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America. Read more
Italian Psychoanalytic Society expresses ‘great concern’ over use of puberty blockers
The president of the society called for “rigorous scientific discussion” of gender issues in young people. Read more
Iowa diocese bans use of puberty blockers, transgender pronouns in schools and parishes
The Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, has banned the use of puberty-blocking drugs, transgender pronouns, and the use of bathrooms... Read more
7 things to know about March for Life keynote speaker Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’
The actor who portrays Jesus on the popular TV series is one of the featured speakers at this year's March... Read more
Cardinal Müller: Cardinal Pell was Pope Francis’ best theological counselor
Pell was an inaugural member of Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals, a group of originally nine cardinals established in September... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn calls Gänswein book ‘unseemly indiscretion,’ confirms key detail of Benedict papacy
Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schönborn on Wednesday confirmed he was the person who encouraged Joseph Ratzinger to accept the conclave’s decision. Read more
Blessed Sacrament desecrated in church in Nicaragua
Unidentified individuals on Jan. 15 desecrated the Blessed Sacrament in a Catholic church in Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus is ‘the unsurpassed model of evangelization’
At his weekly public audience, Pope Francis said that one of the best images to represent Jesus’ style of life... Read more
Pope Francis prays for priest killed in Nigeria, asks for prayers for persecuted Christians
At the end of his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis asked for people to join him in praying for persecuted Christians... Read more
Oldest person in the world, French Catholic nun Sister Andre, dies at 118
Sister Andre Randon, a French nun and the oldest person in the world, has passed away at the age of... Read more
McCarrick’s lawyers say he’s not competent to stand trial
Defense attorneys plan to file a motion to dismiss the criminal case against Theodore McCarrick, who is accused of sexually... Read more
Scottish bishops: ‘Conversion therapy’ ban would criminalize Christian pastoral care
A proposed ban on “conversion therapy” is so vague, the bishops warned, that the law would “create a chilling effect.” Read more
Thousands attend funeral of modern-day St. Francis in Italy
Thousands of people attended the Jan. 17 funeral of Biagio Conte, the lay missionary founder of the Hope and Charity... Read more
Thief steals St. Michael statue from church, trips, and is injured by the angel’s sword
A drunken thief was injured after falling on the sword of a statue of St. Michael the Archangel that he... Read more
Nicaraguan priest found guilty, sentenced to eight years in prison for ‘conspiracy’
A judge found Father Oscar Benavidez Dávila guilty of the crimes of “conspiracy to undermine national security and sovereignty” and... Read more
Rwandan priest forgives his family’s killer: ‘We shared a drink and we were shedding tears’
Father Uwineza said he was “invaded by something higher than him. It’s something we can’t forgive on our own. ...... Read more
Church in Colombia says government announcement of supposed cease-fire was a ‘great defeat’
The Archdiocese of Bogotá published an editorial Jan. 11 criticizing the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, for announcing a supposed... Read more
Supreme Court set to hear case of postal worker who refused to work Sundays
Gerald Groff sued the U.S. Postal Service, arguing that he was wrongfully targeted because of his religious convictions. Read more
![“Approximately 1 in 7 Christians [more than 365 million people] are subject to significant levels of persecution on the basis of religious beliefs. The number of attacks against Christian churches and property increased significantly in 2023, with more Christians than ever suffering violent attacks,” said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his Sept. 28, 2024 address to the United Nations General Assembly.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/card.parolin.jpg?w=175&h=100)
