Archive for August 13, 2021
After 7 years on death row in Pakistan, Christian couple granted asylum in Europe
A Pakistani Christian couple are "relieved to finally be free" after more than seven years on death row for false... Read more
Philippines to hold online Eucharistic meeting as pandemic prevents travel to Budapest
The Philippines bishops announced they will hold an online Eucharistic congress in solidarity with the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest... Read more
Catholics in China told to celebrate communist party and forgo Marian pilgrimage
Catholic dioceses across China hosted celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) this year, while pilgrimages... Read more
Maronite patriarch threatened by Hezbollah supporters after calling for Lebanese neutrality in region
The leader of the Maronite Catholic Church received threats from Hezbollah supporters this week after calling for an end to... Read more
Social media being weaponized against religious freedom, Archbishop Cordileone argues
The archbishop of San Francisco has warned of the use of social media to promote a “new kind of fundamentalism”... Read more
Texas death row inmate sues to have pastor’s touch in execution chamber
A man scheduled to be executed in early September is suing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to have his... Read more
El Paso bishop requires vaccination for Catholic church employees, ministers
Citing the need for the Catholic Church to “lead by example” and to act responsibly to protect others during the... Read more
Texas Catholics challenge state restrictions on migrant transport
Catholic organizations claim a Texas public health order infringes on their religious mission of helping migrants. Read more
Catholic vaccine exemptions take the wrong path, San Diego's Bishop McElroy says
Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego has asked that priests in his diocese not sign religious exemption letters from coronavirus... Read more
