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USCIRF, lawmakers, advocates discuss the ‘severe’ threats to religious freedom in China
Oct 16, 2025The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) heard recommendations for addressing religious freedom concerns in China at an Oct. 16 hearing.
1,300-year-old possible Communion loaf bearing image of Christ is found in Turkey
Oct 16, 2025Archaeologists have discovered in southern Turkey five small 1,300-year-old round loaves, one of which features an image of Jesus Christ.
Religious sister in Kenya detained as probe into colleague’s death continues
Oct 16, 2025A judge in Kenya has ordered the continued detention of a Catholic religious sister accused of involvement in the death of her colleague.
Uruguay legalizes euthanasia
Oct 16, 2025Uruguay’s Senate on Wednesady passed the Death with Dignity bill, which opens the door to euthanasia in the country.
Study finds decline in young Americans identifying as ‘transgender,’ ‘queer’
Oct 16, 2025The number of young Americans who self-identify as transgender or nonheterosexual declined in 2024 and 2025, according to a report.
Ecumenical coalition urges Trump to crack down on Nigeria
Oct 16, 2025Christian leaders urged President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 to redesignate Nigeria as a country of particular concern.
Jimmy Lai’s wife, daughter meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome ahead of trial verdict
Oct 16, 2025Teresa and Claire Lai greeted Leo after the general audience on Wednesday, appearing in the black attire traditionally worn by women greeting the pope.
Judge rules against saints’ statues on Massachusetts government building
Oct 16, 2025A Massachusetts trial court judge has issued an order blocking the installation of statues of two Catholic saints on a new public safety building in the city of Quincy.
Jimmy Lai’s wife, daughter meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome ahead of trial verdict
In second report, Vatican minor commission urges listening, reparations for abuse victims
Leo XIV recognizes ‘light and shadows’ in the Church’s treatment of Indigenous peoples
Pope to UN Food and Agriculture Organization: ‘Slogans do not lift people out of poverty’
Pope Leo XIV explains why Christian hope is better than optimism
Trump administration expands IVF and other fertility treatment coverage
Senator introduces bill to ban Obamacare-funded abortions
USCIRF, lawmakers, advocates discuss the ‘severe’ threats to religious freedom in China
Study finds decline in young Americans identifying as ‘transgender,’ ‘queer’
Ecumenical coalition urges Trump to crack down on Nigeria
St. Ignatius of Antioch: The early Church Father who longed for union with Christ
Catholic nonprofit’s global religious freedom report to be released Oct. 21
Book to feature Pope Leo's writings and meditations as Augustinian prior
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the story behind devotion to the Sacred Heart
Pope Leo XIV appoints Cardinal Cupich to Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State
Vatican approves auxiliary bishop for Shanghai
Vatican approves beatification cause of priest who pioneered monastic life in Korea
Church brings aid, hope after major earthquake in Philippines
Cardinal Koovakad defends Catholic dialogue with other religions as global tensions rise
Chinese government bans Catholic priests from teaching, evangelizing online
1,300-year-old possible Communion loaf bearing image of Christ is found in Turkey
Religious sister in Kenya detained as probe into colleague’s death continues
Nigerian Catholic leaders respond to call to label Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks out after first phase of peace deal completed
Vatican halts seminary formation in DR Congo diocese ‘until further notice’
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Missouri court says man can sue St. Louis Archdiocese over abuse he repressed for decades
Oct 16, 2025A Missouri appeals court has ordered that an alleged victim of decades-old clergy sexual abuse can sue the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
In second report, Vatican minor commission urges listening, reparations for abuse victims
Oct 16, 2025Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry spoke of the report’s efforts to emphasize the significance of “walking alongside victims and survivors.”
Leo XIV recognizes ‘light and shadows’ in the Church’s treatment of Indigenous peoples
Oct 16, 2025Pope Leo XIV sent a message to the Networks of Indigenous Peoples and the Network of Indian Theology Theologians on Oct. 16.
Nigerian Catholic leaders respond to call to label Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’
Oct 16, 2025Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation in September that would require the Trump administration to adopt the CPC designation for Nigeria.
