Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
Report to UN calls for global ban on surrogacy
Oct 9, 2025 / 17:41 pmThe U.N. Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls with ADF International opposed surrogacy at an Oct. 9 U.N. event hosted by the Italian government.
Pope Leo XIV to supporters of migrants in U.S.: ‘You stand with me, and I stand with you’
Oct 8, 2025 / 17:13 pmPope Leo XIV became “visibly emotional” upon receiving messages on Oct. 8 from immigrants fearing deportation in the United States, a member of a U.S. delegation said.
Members of Congress, USCIRF push to designate Nigeria as country of particular concern
Oct 6, 2025 / 17:43 pmMembers of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern.
Milwaukee archbishop open to granting Mass dispensation for migrants
Oct 3, 2025 / 17:16 pmMilwaukee could become the third U.S. diocese to lift Mass obligations for immigrants fearing deportation.
Seminary administrators weigh in on downward trends
Oct 3, 2025 / 13:35 pmSeminaries are rethinking what formation should look like in the U.S. following reports that enrollment at graduate-level seminaries is continuing to decline.
Black Catholic leader condemns threats, ‘loss of civility’ after Kirk’s assassination
Oct 3, 2025 / 12:32 pmThe president of the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators decried the “loss of civility and respect” in public discourse.
Patriarch Raï praises Lebanon border communities for staying on their land
Oct 3, 2025 / 07:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Cardinal McElroy calls for solidarity with immigrants lacking legal status
Sep 30, 2025 / 18:42 pmCardinal Robert McElroy described the Trump administration’s approach to immigration as “a comprehensive campaign to uproot millions of families.”
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV wades into Durbin debate
Sep 30, 2025 / 15:36 pmPope Leo XIV said U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin’s record should be considered in its totality and that Americans should search together for the truth on moral questions.
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte charged with murder
Sep 26, 2025 / 14:36 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols condemns words and symbols ‘co-opting Christianity’
Sep 25, 2025 / 16:48 pmCardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, and other English faith leaders condemned the “co-opting” of Christianity.
Study finds gaps in psychological screening of priesthood candidates
Sep 25, 2025 / 06:00 amThe Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University conducted the study in collaboration with the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame.
Opposition mounts to Archdiocese of Chicago plan to fete Durbin
Sep 24, 2025 / 18:08 pmOpposition is mounting against Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich’s decision to honor U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, with a “lifetime achievement award.”
Bishop Seitz kicks off National Migration Week’s ‘Cabrini Pledge’
Sep 23, 2025 / 17:59 pmThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched the “Cabrini Pledge” intended to help Catholics in “witnessing to the God-given dignity of every person.”
Cardinal Cupich defends decision to honor pro-abortion senator at immigration fundraiser
Sep 23, 2025 / 16:52 pmChicago archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich is defending his decision to honor pro-abortion Illinois Democrat Sen. Richard Durbin at an upcoming fundraiser.
Bomb squad called after Christian nonprofit in Ireland receives possible anthrax
Sep 20, 2025 / 08:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Massive mural honoring New York City migrants unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Sep 19, 2025 / 18:20 pmSt. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan has unveiled a 25-foot-tall mural honoring migrants to New York City.
Chinese government bans Catholic priests from teaching, evangelizing online
Sep 19, 2025 / 08:00 amFor “serious offenders,” the new regulations recommend religious institutions suspend their teaching activities or revoke their religious status.
Toledo bishop’s letter on gender ideology ‘timely’ and ‘loving,’ Mary Rice Hasson says
Sep 18, 2025 / 15:00 pmMary Rice Hasson, head of the EPPC’s Person and Identity Project, praised Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas’ pastoral letter on sex and gender identity issues.
Homilies across U.S. take stock of Charlie Kirk assassination
Sep 16, 2025 / 18:24 pmCatholic priests around the country have discussed the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk during their homilies in the last week.