Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
Arthur Brooks at SEEK26: ‘Your job isn’t to win arguments, it’s to win a soul’
Jan 6, 2026 / 12:29 pmBestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks told attendees at SEEK 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, that they are “entering mission territory” as they leave this year’s conference.
SEEK 2026: 10 ways to be less anxious and closer to God in the coming year
Jan 3, 2026 / 19:15 pmAt the SEEK 2026 conference in Columbus, Ohio, Director of Discipleship for SPIRITUS Ministries Mike Iversen shared 10 ways to feel less anxious about the future.
Father Mike Schmitz says hell exists as human choice given by God in his goodness
Jan 2, 2026 / 20:17 pmGod preserves human freedom to choose, Father Mike Schmitz says.
Pope Leo XIV surprises SEEK26 attendees with message: ‘What do you seek?’
Jan 2, 2026 / 10:40 am“Jesus directs the same question to each one of you,” the pope said.
U.S. sanctions against Nigeria expected in 2026
Jan 2, 2026 / 08:00 amWill Nigeria’s designation as a country of particular concern lead get even more teeth?
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.