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Jimmy Lai takes the stand in yearslong Hong Kong national security trial
Catholic pro-democracy and human rights activity Jimmy Lai took the stand Wednesday arguing in his own defense against allegations of... Read more
British army veteran convicted of praying silently near abortion clinic
A British army veteran and Christian has been found guilty of praying silently outside of an abortion clinic, facing an... Read more
Parolin: International human rights conventions must be safeguarded in Russia-Ukraine war
Cardinal Pietro Parolin thanked Russia human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova for her role in securing the June 28 release of... Read more
EU watchdog reports alarming rise in Christian persecution, calls for protections
The Vienna-based Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe has reported an increase in anti-Christian hate crimes by... Read more
‘Black day for democracy’: German pro-lifers condemn ‘censorship zones’
The proposed Pregnancy Conflict Act claims to protect pregnant women from what supporters call “sidewalk harassment” by pro-life activists. Read more
Today begins week of reflection prior to the International Day of Prayer against Trafficking
The day will be held on Feb. 8, the feast of St. Bakhita, a symbol in the Church of the... Read more
Investment firm develops Catholic faith-aligned 401(k) plan
A Denver-based investment firm is working to develop a 401(k) retirement plan that filters out stocks that promote behavior in... Read more
World leaders seek to restore original meaning of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The fifth Transatlantic Summit organized by The Political Network for Values (PNfV) last week brought together more than 200 leaders... Read more
Congress members urge DOJ to reject deportation of German family who sought asylum in US
The Romeikes were granted deferred action status in 2013 after conflicts with the German government about home-schooling their children. Read more
Imprisoned Nicaraguan bishop nominated for European Parliament human rights award
The European Parliament announced the nominees for the 2023 Sakharov Prize, which honors persons and organizations who defend human rights... Read more
24-hour read-a-thon highlights wrongful detention of WSJ journalist Evan Gerschkovich
Journalists, as well as family and friends, are gathering in D.C., London, and Singapore to highlight the unjust arrest of... Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ makes history at the box office
The independent, crowd-sourced film that no major studio wanted to touch continues to over-perform thanks to the support of millions. Read more
UN human rights council passes religious hatred resolution amid U.S., European opposition
The resolution urges member states to more aggressively prosecute acts of religious-based antagonism. Read more
Congressman renews request to visit bishop imprisoned by Nicaraguan dictatorship
Rep. Chris Smith said he remains very concerned about the safety and well-being of Bishop Rolando José Álvarez after writing... Read more
Former Guantanamo Bay interrogator speaks about torture, conscience, and faith
Jennifer Bryson, a former lead interrogator at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, recently talked with EWTN News In Depth’s Colm... Read more
Jim Caviezel: ‘Sound of Freedom’ is ‘best film I’ve done since “The Passion of the Christ”’
The actor spoke to CNA about his new film, which tells the true story of a federal agent who has... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June
In a new video released by the Vatican, the pope asks how humans have the capacity to be so cruel... Read more
U.S. House passes bill to combat forced organ harvesting
The bill, authored by Catholic Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, had nearly unanimous support, passing in a 412-2 vote. It... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops express concern for thousands who are leaving the country
In an Advent message issued Nov. 16, the bishops acknowledged “ the concerns we have about the social, political, and... Read more
ADF calls on human rights commission to defend religious freedom in Mexico and Nicaragua
“Latin America is currently experiencing a surge of human rights abuses in the area of religious freedom,” stated Tomás Henriquez,... Read more
