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Vatican approves beatification cause of priest who pioneered monastic life in Korea
The Archdiocese of Seoul announced it has received authorization from the Vatican to initiate the beatification cause of the priest... Read more
Church brings aid, hope after major earthquake in Philippines
Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian, development, and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, is at the forefront... Read more
Cardinal Koovakad defends Catholic dialogue with other religions as global tensions rise
In an interview with EWTN News, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, the prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, defended the... Read more
Chinese government bans Catholic priests from teaching, evangelizing online
For “serious offenders,” the new regulations recommend religious institutions suspend their teaching activities or revoke their religious status. Read more
Catholic father murdered while on pilgrimage to Marian shrine in Pakistan
Men on motorcycles murdered a father and injured a 16-year-old boy while they were taking part in a pilgrimage to... Read more
How a parish play about Carlo Acutis inspired love for the Eucharist
Father Epeli Qimaqima told CNA that the play has sparked lasting spiritual transformation and “brought the parish together in more... Read more
Bangladesh Catholics plant 1 million trees inspired by Laudato Si’
The Catholic bishops of Bangladesh began planting one million trees in 2020, with Protestant pastors and Muslim leaders joining the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV brings about unity in the Syro-Malabar Church
Pope Leo XIV has made a series of decisions to bring about unity in the Syro-Malabar Church of India, which... Read more
CNA explains: Who is Jimmy Lai?
Here’s what you should know about Catholic self-made entrepreneur and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who currently sits behind bars as... Read more
‘Under the Southern Cross:’ Why Australia’s bishops are renewing call to welcome migrants
Australia’s bishops have renewed their call for the compassionate welcome of migrants, marking the 75th anniversary of a landmark pastoral... Read more
No justice 2 years after ‘the worst episode of violence against Christians’ in Pakistan
In August 2023, Muslims in the village of Jaranwala in the Diocese of Faisalabad in Pakistan looted and burned more... Read more
Christians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest
Despite the fact that Laos officially guarantees the right to worship, Christians in rural areas of the country are being... Read more
The Nagasaki mission house built by St. Maximilian Kolbe that survived the atomic bomb
While the bombing devastated both the city of Nagasaki and its large Catholic population, the monastery of Seibo no Kishi... Read more
Vatican allows New Zealand ban on Scottish congregation after alleged illicit exorcisms
Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen said in an Aug. 10 letter to his diocese that the Vatican “rejected in its entirety”... Read more
Nagasaki cathedral bells toll as bishops gather for 80th atomic bomb anniversary
Four American archbishops are in Japan for a “Pilgrimage of Peace” Aug. 5–10 aligned with the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of... Read more
Father Chris Riley dies at 70: Australian priest founded youth homeless ministry
For decades, Father Chris Riley transformed thousands of lives through his Youth Off The Streets project. Read more
Pakistan softens death penalty laws to keep EU trade, preserves blasphemy statutes
Islamabad removes death penalty for two crimes to preserve European trade benefits, but blasphemy laws targeting Christians remain untouched. Read more
Catholic bishops urge government support after Bangladesh plane crash
Pope Leo XIV has also expressed deep sadness over a Bangladesh military jet crash that killed 31 people at a... Read more
Protests erupt in India after nuns arrested on human trafficking allegations
The ongoing demonstrations that began with the July 25 arrests intensified after the release of the nuns was delayed by... Read more
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds amid Catholic bishops’ peace appeals
The “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire took effect at midnight Tuesday following five days of deadly border clashes. Read more
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