Archive for December 15, 2025
Some Protestant scholars welcome Vatican document clarifying Marian titles
Some Protestant scholars welcomed a Vatican document that clarified titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
College campus ministries register remarkable growth in baptisms, confirmations
Several college campuses across the country are witnessing a notable rise in baptisms and confirmations among students. Read more
Jimmy Lai found guilty of national security violations, faces life in prison
Catholic human rights advocate Jimmy Lai, 78, is facing up to life in prison. His sentence will be handed down... Read more
Pope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims
Pope Leo XIV on Monday condemned a deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney and entrusted the victims to... Read more
Consecrated life perseveres in Cuba despite a lack of vocations
Cuba is facing a shortage of religious vocations to the point that the country is losing almost one women’s religious... Read more
Czech prosecutor seeks justice for cardinal persecuted by Nazis and communists
A Czech prosecutor has moved to “correct an injustice” against Cardinal Josef Beran, who was interned for 14 years by... Read more
Filipino bishops oppose nuclear power plant plan
Filipino bishops warn that the proposed nuclear plant in Pangasinan poses unacceptable risks to life and the environment, urging a... Read more
Bishop of Providence issues statement after shooting at Brown University
After a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island over the weekend, Providence Bishop Bruce Lewandowski issued a statement asking... Read more
Pew survey sheds light on characteristics of U.S. Catholic population
About half of American adults who were raised Catholic and stayed in the Church said the faith fulfills “their spiritual... Read more
‘Our Lady of Guadalupe is the mother of all’: DC pilgrimage highlights value of migrants
The Virgin Mary’s role as comforter to all was specially highlighted during a pilgrimage through the streets of Washington, D.C.,... Read more
Pope thankful for pro-life Nativity scene that ‘represents a life preserved from abortion’
Pope Leo XIV thanked Costa Rican artist Paula Sáenz Soto for donating a pro-life Nativity scene to the Vatican. Read more
United Airlines settles suit over flight attendant’s expression of Catholic beliefs
United Airlines reached a settlement with a flight attendant who alleged the airline fired him for endorsing Catholic teachings on... Read more
Little Sisters of the Poor file another appeal over contraception mandate
The legal battle against federal contraceptive mandates will continue. Read more
Chile elects conservative for president, defeating Communist Party opponent
Republican Party candidate José Antonio Kast is now Chile’s president-elect. Read more
