Archive for August 12, 2022
Catholic parish in Nigeria struggles to feed thousands uprooted by violent attacks
From May 1 to June 30, 70 unarmed persons across Benue State in north-central Nigeria were killed in attacks by... Read more
The history behind the persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
How did the Central American country come to such a crisis? Read more
Why the world’s largest cross and its custodians are under imminent threat in Spain
In a move that could destroy the largest cross in the world, Spain’s government wants to turn the world’s longest... Read more
Germany denies refuge to Christian convert from Iran
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case of an Iranian convert to Christianity, who is appealing his... Read more
In Rome, a setback for Father Vincent Capodanno sainthood cause
Consultants to the Vatican office tasked with judging possible saints have recommended the suspension of Capodanno’s cause, though his backers... Read more
Salman Rushdie attacked at lecture in New York
The author Salman Rushdie, whose novel “The Satanic Verses” led to a call for his assassination from Iran’s Supreme Leader... Read more
Persecuted bishop in Nicaragua tells faithful to overcome evil with good
Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, who has been under house for eight days, called on the faithful not to... Read more
A ‘non-binary’ Joan of Arc? Theater's spin on Catholic heroine stirs backlash
The production will portray the French heroine as a “queer” character who refers to herself with “they/them” pronouns. Read more
As Muslims in Albuquerque grieve murders, U.S. bishops offer sympathy and support
Catholic leaders have offered prayer and support following the murders of four Muslim men in Albuquerque. Read more
Arrests made in Nigeria Pentecost massacre
One of those arrested in the killing of 40 people is a high-ranking member of Islamic State, authorities said. Read more
