Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
‘Martyrs of the New Millenium’ examines plight of persecuted Christians
May 30, 2025 / 18:53 pmThe whole nature of Chrisitian martyrdom has shifted in the 21st century, according to Robert Royal, author of the new book “The Martyrs of the New Millennium.”
Foster care ministry leader calls on Catholics to open their homes to foster children
May 29, 2025 / 07:00 amSprings of Love ministry founder Kimberly Henkel says many Catholics are unaware of the “huge crisis in our country” surrounding foster care.
Massacre in Nigeria follows bishop’s U.S. testimony on Christian persecution
May 28, 2025 / 10:37 amA brutal attack by extremist Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria on Sunday left dozens dead and resulted in the kidnapping of a Catholic priest and several nuns.
At UN, Holy See demands action to safeguard civilians in global conflicts
May 27, 2025 / 13:29 pmArchbishop Gabriele Caccia addressed the U.N. Security Council last week, underscoring the Holy See’s concern for civilians impacted by armed conflicts across the globe.
Ohio Catholic Charities joins national pilot program to help moms out of poverty
May 19, 2025 / 10:00 amThe pilot program will run for 18 months and will monitor the status of at least 20 families.
UPDATE: Senate Democrats block U.S. Vatican ambassador confirmation
May 17, 2025 / 08:30 amSenate Democrats this week blocked the confirmation of Brian Burch, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, stalling the nomination process.
Berlin pharmacist ordered to give up practice after refusing to sell ‘morning-after’ pill
May 16, 2025 / 11:21 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Wars, climate disasters lead to record-high number of internally displaced people
May 15, 2025 / 09:00 amThe global number of internally displaced people worldwide skyrocketed to a record high of 83.4 million in 2024, according to a report released Tuesday.
Minnesota auxiliary bishop calls for continuation of health care for unauthorized immigrants
May 13, 2025 / 16:49 pmAuxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged lawmakers to continue allowing unauthorized immigrants access to a state-funded health care program.
Australian archbishop promotes ecumenical creed on human sexuality
May 12, 2025 / 17:06 pmArchbishop Julian Porteous of Hobart is among some 6,000 initial signatories of the “Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity,” a statement affirming Christian ethics on sex and gender.
Leo XIV papacy could mean increased charitable giving, Papal Foundation president says
May 12, 2025 / 16:36 pmThe president of the Papal Foundation, which carries out the Holy Father’s humanitarian aid projects, thinks Leo XIV’s papacy might increase charitable giving in the U.S.
Indian, Pakistani cardinals seen leaving St. Peter’s Basilica together ahead of conclave
May 9, 2025 / 17:28 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Pontifical Mission Societies USA rejoices in election of Pope Leo XIV
May 9, 2025 / 11:47 amThe American arm of the worldwide Pontifical Mission Societies is celebrating yesterday’s election of Pope Leo XIV.
Pro-lifers protest law attacking conscience protections in New South Wales, Australia
May 9, 2025 / 10:12 amThe “Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025” comes six years after the southeastern Australian state decriminalized abortion.
EWTN’s Michael Warsaw celebrates ‘momentous’ election of first American pope
May 8, 2025 / 17:26 pm“It is with great joy that I welcome the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV,” Michael Warsaw said in a statement.
First responders honored at 31st annual ‘Blue Mass’ in Washington, DC
May 6, 2025 / 18:41 pmOrganized by the Archdiocese of Washington, Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell celebrated the 31st Annual Blue Mass on Tuesday, May 6.
Papal Foundation’s annual grant distribution to honor the legacy of Pope Francis
May 5, 2025 / 20:11 pmThe Papal Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the Holy Father’s wishes through donations to charitable initiatives of his choosing around the world.
Catholic who refused to deny his faith shot by Islamic terrorists in India
May 2, 2025 / 15:14 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Baltimore Archdiocese to launch missionary ‘lab’ program to draw young people
May 2, 2025 / 06:00 amThis summer, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will launch a new initiative to address the crisis of disaffiliation among young people in the Church.
U.S. ambassador-designate to Vatican clears Senate Foreign Relations Committee
May 1, 2025 / 18:23 pmAll 12 Republicans on the Senate committee voted in favor of Brian Burch, while all 10 of the committee’s Democrat members voted against him.