Madalaine Elhabbal

Madalaine Elhabbal

Madalaine Elhabbal is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency based at EWTN’s Washington, D.C., bureau. She has been published by CatholicVote and has also worked as foreign language assistant in France. She is a graduate of Benedictine College.

Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal

Christians face arbitrary arrests, grave religious freedom violations in India

Oct 8, 2024 / 06:00 am

According to a recent report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Christians in India are facing increasingly hostile threats.

Christians join supporters of Israel at rally on National Mall on Oct. 7

Oct 7, 2024 / 18:45 pm

The event, “Remembering October 7th,” was sponsored by the Philos Project, a Christian nonprofit organization that advocates for pluralism. 

Pray Vote Stand Summit panelists push back against administration’s trans agenda

Oct 7, 2024 / 13:00 pm

Panelists at the annual Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C., this past weekend discussed how the transgender movement is impacting young women.

Panelists at Pray Vote Stand Summit slam government’s pro-abortion agenda

Oct 5, 2024 / 09:20 am

Pennsylvania pro-life advocate Mark Houck joined panelists at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

What’s behind the viral photo of Pope Francis venerating a chair?

Oct 4, 2024 / 18:15 pm

CNA explains what was behind the viral photo of Pope Francis sitting before an ancient wooden chair during the first day of the Synod on Synodality this week.

California Catholic hospital apologizes after lawsuit claims it denied pregnant woman care

Oct 2, 2024 / 17:45 pm

“While elective abortions are not performed in Providence facilities, we do not deny emergency care,” a Providence St. Joseph Hospital spokesperson told CNA.

Vermont diocese files for bankruptcy amid more sex abuse lawsuits

Oct 2, 2024 / 14:45 pm

“While my heart is heavy with the decision to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, such weight pales in comparison to the pain suffered by victims of abuse,” the bishop said.

Four U.S. Senate races to watch: Can Democrats hold on to their majority in November?

Sep 30, 2024 / 13:53 pm

For the Democrats to hold on to their majority, all of their incumbents need to be reelected and they need to flip a Republican seat or win the presidency.

The Culture Project to expand missionary efforts, announces new CEO

Sep 26, 2024 / 15:20 pm

The Culture Project International has announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Gregg Schleppenbach, a leader in the pro-life movement.

Jerusalem patriarch announces ‘day of prayer and fasting’ on Oct. 7 anniversary

Sep 26, 2024 / 14:50 pm

“May each of us with the rosary or in whatever form he or she sees fit ... find a moment to pause and pray,” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa wrote.

‘Better Off Dead?’ documentary sharpens suicide prevention focus

Sep 23, 2024 / 08:00 am

Liz Carr’s “Better Off Dead?” documentary shows how assisted-suicide laws around the world threaten the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Christian community comes closer together amid attacks in the Holy Land

Sep 19, 2024 / 14:47 pm

Although interreligious dialogue has suffered as a result of the intensification of conflict in the Holy Land, the situation has also led to tighter bonds among Christians.