Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
New Jersey diocese drops lawsuit in anticipation of fix to foreign-born priest visa issue
Nov 7, 2025 / 18:10 pmA Catholic diocese in New Jersey has dropped a lawsuit against the U.S. government over a rule change to the religious worker visa used by foreign-born priests.
Underground Chinese bishop who said his life ‘consists of speaking about Jesus’ dies at 90
Nov 7, 2025 / 15:41 pmBishop Julius Jia Zhiguo, known for his unwavering adherence to the Church despite decades of persecution at the hands of the Chinese government, passed away Oct. 29.
Apostolic nuncio to Germany: Cardinal von Galen should be canonized
Nov 7, 2025 / 09:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts issues apology for controversial video
Nov 6, 2025 / 13:45 pmHeritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts has issued an apology following his controversial defense of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes.
Trump threatens military action if Nigeria fails to end religious persecution of Christians
Nov 3, 2025 / 18:30 pmU.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria if it fails to end Christian persecution.
Heritage Foundation wades into Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes debate
Nov 3, 2025 / 17:52 pmThe Heritage Foundation is receiving backlash after Kevin Roberts, its president, defended Tucker Carlson’s recent controversial interview with Nick Fuentes.
UPDATE: Trump says he will designate Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern’
Oct 31, 2025 / 17:30 pmPresident Donald Trump said he is designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern.”
White House official: Trump spoke with Xi Jinping about Jimmy Lai’s release
Oct 31, 2025 / 17:10 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Cardinal Cupich at Georgetown panel: AI is Pope Leo XIV’s ‘industrial revolution’
Oct 31, 2025 / 14:17 pmCardinal Blase Cupich described artificial intelligence (AI) as Pope Leo XIV’s “industrial revolution” at a Georgetown University forum Oct. 30.
CPAC Summit focuses on ending Christian persecution
Oct 30, 2025 / 17:31 pmCPAC hosted a Summit on Ending Christian Persecution at the Kennedy Center on Oct. 30 as a part of its wider effort to collaborate with its coalition partners.
Catholic Charities USA launches fundraising effort amid government shutdown, loss of SNAP
Oct 30, 2025 / 14:05 pmCatholic Charities USA has launched an emergency fundraising effort to support those about to lose access to federal food assistance.
A ‘silent majority’ of U.S. Catholics support Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts
Oct 29, 2025 / 14:59 pmCatholics who do not gather for anti-enforcement rallies organized by Catholic prelates are a “silent majority,” according to conservative Catholic immigration experts.
Conference recalls papal declaration on Catholic-Jewish relations
Oct 28, 2025 / 18:21 pmCalls to deepen Jewish-Catholic relations echoed at an event marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a declaration by Pope Paul VI.
Author of religious freedom report weighs in on Cardinal Parolin’s Nigeria comments
Oct 24, 2025 / 09:14 amThe author of Aid to the Church in Need’s 2025 Religious Freedom Report, Marta Petrosillo, is coming to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s defense.
Bill proposed in Hungary could require priests to violate seal of confession
Oct 24, 2025 / 06:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Cardinal Cupich pledges support for migrants as Catholics across U.S. rally in solidarity
Oct 22, 2025 / 13:14 pm“Let me be clear, the Church stands with migrants,” Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago said in a video message on Oct. 21.
Catholic college graduates leading in purpose, belonging, financial stability, report says
Oct 22, 2025 / 10:07 amHere’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States.
Minnesota archbishop delivers letters from Annunciation School to Pope Leo XIV
Oct 21, 2025 / 16:56 pmArchbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis delivered letters from victims of the Annunciation School shooting to Pope Leo XIV.
Vatican recognizes Australian bishop’s synodal plan
Oct 20, 2025 / 15:23 pmThe Vatican has recognized an Australian bishop’s synodal plan to restructure the governance of his diocese.
Department of Homeland Security denies ICE targeted Chicago parish
Oct 17, 2025 / 16:24 pmThe Department of Homeland Security pushed back on reports of immigration enforcement officers present outside a Chicago parish during a Spanish Mass on Oct. 12.