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President Donald Trump says he spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about imprisoned pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai in October 2025.

White House official: Trump spoke with Xi Jinping about Jimmy Lai’s release

Oct 31, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, archbishop of Cologne in Germany.

Petition to Pope Leo XIV to remove German cardinal gains over 60K signatures

Jun 6, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

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A shanty town in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in November 2013.

Sierra Leone limits physical contact at Mass amid mpox outbreak

May 31, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week. Read more

A damaged bus and vehicles after a Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Palm Sunday bombing in Ukraine claims 34 victims, including 15 children

Apr 18, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more

A liturgical procession outside the Freiburg Cathedral on Nov. 17, 2024.

German diocese allows use of ‘gender star’ symbol in messaging for certain ministries

Apr 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more