Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
U.S. bishops launch Giving Tuesday campaign to support the Church’s global mission
Dec 3, 2024 / 14:00 pmThe U.S. bishops are once more teaming up with Catholic charity organizations to encourage the faithful to donate to Catholic causes on Giving Tuesday.
U.S. churches to ring bells for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
Dec 2, 2024 / 16:15 pmIn a social media post, the USCCB wrote that as the cathedral reopens its doors, “local churches in the U.S. are invited to peal their bells in a gesture of unity.”
JP II-inspired cafe celebrates 10 years of ‘bringing riches of the faith’ to public square
Nov 30, 2024 / 06:00 amLast month, Soren and Ever Johnson marked the 10th anniversary of one of the fruits of their ministry: Trinity House Cafe in Leesburg, Virginia.
Texas AG petitions SCOTUS to uphold state law mandating age verification for porn sites
Nov 27, 2024 / 16:20 pm“Let me put this simply: These companies do not have a right to expose children to pornography,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said.
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in National Prayer Vigil for Life
Nov 27, 2024 / 05:00 amThe vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23, to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C.
Pope Francis calls for end to use of land mines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine
Nov 26, 2024 / 16:10 pm“These treacherous devices continue to cause terrible suffering to civilians, especially children,” the pope said.
Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas to visit Washington, DC, on international tour
Nov 23, 2024 / 06:00 amMembers of the faithful will be able to venerate the relics, including his skull, on two separate occasions.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development spent $11.4 million over its budget
Nov 22, 2024 / 17:20 pmThe Catholic Campaign for Human Development Annual Report 2023 revealed that the program ended the year with a net operating deficit of $2,830,364.
Nearly half of 2,500 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe were in France, report says
Nov 20, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe report said 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes occurred from 2023 to 2024.
U.S. bishops embrace Dignitas Infinita to combat ‘widespread violation of human dignity’
Nov 15, 2024 / 17:00 pmDignitas Infinita, issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in April, addresses growing concerns such as gender theory, sex changes, and surrogacy.
U.S. bishops vote to advance 2 American causes for canonization at 2024 meeting
Nov 13, 2024 / 14:05 pmThe bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the causes of both Benedictine Sister Annella Zervas and Servant of God Gertrude Agnes Barber.
Bishops elect new treasurer, committee chairs at Baltimore meeting
Nov 12, 2024 / 17:30 pmArchbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis was elected the next treasurer of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Nov. 12.
Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election
Nov 12, 2024 / 16:00 pm“As the successors of the apostles and vicars of Christ in our dioceses, we never backpedal or renounce the clear teaching of the Gospel,” the USCCB president said.
International Catholic professional formation program grows in DC
Nov 12, 2024 / 09:45 amThe Washington, D.C.-based Catholic young professional formation programs of the In Altum Foundation reached the milestone of 1,000 graduates this year.
Knights of Columbus surpasses $100 million in support for seminarians, religious vocations
Nov 11, 2024 / 16:35 pmThe Knights of Columbus provides aid to seminarians and entrants into religious life so they can continue to discern their vocations despite financial burdens.
Notre Dame bells ring for the first time since devastating fire 5 years ago
Nov 8, 2024 / 16:40 pmNotre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly anticipated reopening on Dec. 8.
Law enforcement course correction underway in California
Nov 8, 2024 / 16:10 pmThe overwhelmingly popular amendment makes the theft of items worth $950 or less a felony rather than a misdemeanor in certain cases.
UPDATE: Assisted suicide ban holds lead in West Virginia
Nov 6, 2024 / 10:45 amThe amendment, titled Protection Against Medically Assisted Suicide, would bar persons, physicians, and health care providers from participating in the practice.
Voters defeat marijuana and psychedelic drug legalization measures in 4 states
Nov 6, 2024 / 09:20 amCatholic bishops across the U.S. have urged Catholic voters throughout the election cycle to cast their votes against marijuana legalization initiatives.
Convent founded by Mother Teresa burned down in continued escalation of violence in Haiti
Nov 5, 2024 / 15:45 pmAccording to a report, the devastating attack took place on the night of Oct. 26. The group of attackers was led by one of Haiti’s most infamous gang leaders.