Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
Jerusalem churches advocate for Gazan children to have cancer treatment in Israel
Dec 19, 2025 / 08:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
‘Our Lady of Guadalupe is the mother of all’: DC pilgrimage highlights value of migrants
Dec 15, 2025 / 16:36 pmThe Virgin Mary’s role as comforter to all was specially highlighted during a pilgrimage through the streets of Washington, D.C., Saturday morning.
Syrian Christians face ‘insecurity’ 1 year after political change
Dec 12, 2025 / 15:18 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
U.S. bishops, Catholic groups denounce DHS rule change for migrant workers
Dec 11, 2025 / 16:03 pmU.S. Catholic bishops are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to rescind a rule change they say will “disproportionately harm immigrants.”
U.S. House passes defense bill stripped of IVF provision
Dec 10, 2025 / 18:00 pmThe House passed a defense authorization bill Dec. 10 without a provision to allow health care coverage of in vitro fertilization for active-duty military.
Trump to create sanctions plan for Nigeria, congressman says
Dec 10, 2025 / 15:30 pmPresident Donald Trump is crafting a sanctions plan to pressure the Nigerian government amid ongoing Christian persecution, according to a member of Congress.
New Orleans Diocese issues Mass dispensation for migrants due to arrest fears
Dec 10, 2025 / 15:00 pmNew Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond announced a Sunday Mass dispensation for migrants fearing deportation.
Baton Rouge Diocese announces Sunday Mass dispensation for migrants fearing deportation
Dec 8, 2025 / 14:00 pmBishop Michael Duca granted a dispensation from Sunday Mass for immigrants fearing deportation in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, the fourth U.S. diocese to do so.
‘Peace Be With You!’ First full-length book by Pope Leo XIV set for February release
Dec 5, 2025 / 14:08 pmPope Leo XIV will offer his “vision for peace, unity, and reconciliation” in his first full-length book to be published in February 2026.
Leaders in Latino communities say mass deportation causes ‘fear and anxiety’
Dec 5, 2025 / 12:44 pmLife for members of the Latino community has “changed drastically,” according to leaders of groups serving Latino Catholics.
Pope Leo sends surprise video message to Australian Catholic youth festival
Dec 5, 2025 / 08:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Lilly Endowment announces 45 multimillion-dollar grants for theological schools
Dec 3, 2025 / 17:21 pmThe Lilly Endowment said it will distribute 45 large-scale grants to theological schools, including directing about $60 million to several Catholic institutions.
Nigerian, Iraqi priests tell of aiding persecuted Christians seen in photo exhibit
Dec 3, 2025 / 13:50 pmA photo exhibit features the “forgotten faces” of persecuted Christians in Nigeria and Iraq.
Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud to chair Catholic Relief Services board
Dec 2, 2025 / 12:03 pmBishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, has been appointed as the chair of Catholic Relief Services’ board.
Philippines bishops’ conference elects Garcera as president, an advocate for synodality
Dec 1, 2025 / 14:14 pmArchbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa has officially begun his new role as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.
Giving people hope is greatest challenge, custos of Holy Land says in U.S. visit
Nov 25, 2025 / 09:00 amThe custos of the Holy Land said in an interview with EWTN News that the “greatest challenge” is to be a source of hope amid perpetual devastation due to conflict.
Majority of Australian and French priests are thriving, reports say
Nov 22, 2025 / 15:00 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Notre Dame returns ‘Catholic Mission’ to its core values after ‘confusion’
Nov 21, 2025 / 18:30 pmThe University of Notre Dame reinstated “Catholic Mission” among its staff values after it opted to drop the language.
Nigerian bishop calls for U.S. military intervention at congressional hearing
Nov 21, 2025 / 14:40 pmA Nigerian Catholic bishop said U.S. military intervention is warranted at a Nov. 20 hearing of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa.
Human rights advocates decry Armenian government crackdown on Christian church
Nov 21, 2025 / 14:10 pmHuman rights advocates said the Armenian government’s crackdown on Christians has included the unlawful detentions of clergy.