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24-hour read-a-thon highlights wrongful detention of WSJ journalist Evan Gerschkovich
Journalists, as well as family and friends, are gathering in D.C., London, and Singapore to highlight the unjust arrest of... Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ makes history at the box office
The independent, crowd-sourced film that no major studio wanted to touch continues to over-perform thanks to the support of millions. Read more
UN human rights council passes religious hatred resolution amid U.S., European opposition
The resolution urges member states to more aggressively prosecute acts of religious-based antagonism. Read more
Congressman renews request to visit bishop imprisoned by Nicaraguan dictatorship
Rep. Chris Smith said he remains very concerned about the safety and well-being of Bishop Rolando José Álvarez after writing... Read more
Former Guantanamo Bay interrogator speaks about torture, conscience, and faith
Jennifer Bryson, a former lead interrogator at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, recently talked with EWTN News In Depth’s Colm... Read more
Jim Caviezel: ‘Sound of Freedom’ is ‘best film I’ve done since “The Passion of the Christ”’
The actor spoke to CNA about his new film, which tells the true story of a federal agent who has... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June
In a new video released by the Vatican, the pope asks how humans have the capacity to be so cruel... Read more
U.S. House passes bill to combat forced organ harvesting
The bill, authored by Catholic Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, had nearly unanimous support, passing in a 412-2 vote. It... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops express concern for thousands who are leaving the country
In an Advent message issued Nov. 16, the bishops acknowledged “ the concerns we have about the social, political, and... Read more
ADF calls on human rights commission to defend religious freedom in Mexico and Nicaragua
“Latin America is currently experiencing a surge of human rights abuses in the area of religious freedom,” stated Tomás Henriquez,... Read more
Cardinal Tagle defends Vatican-China deal
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has defended the Vatican’s decision to renew its provisional agreement with China on the appointment of... Read more
Cardinal Zen’s second day in court: Magistrate rules there is sufficient evidence
On Tuesday, Cardinal Joseph Zen’s second day in court in Hong Kong, the magistrate ruled that there was sufficient evidence... Read more
This Muslim NBA vet is marching for persecuted Christians on Saturday
Enes Kanter Freedom, a practicing Muslim from Turkey, will be speaking at the Sept. 24 March for the Martyrs in... Read more
UN human rights report on Nicaragua cites ‘attacks on Catholic Church’
The United Nations Human Rights Council released a report Sept. 13 that condemned the regime of Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega. Read more
German court rules in favor of right to pray near abortion counseling facility
Silent prayer gatherings near an abortion counseling facility in a German town cannot be prohibited, according to a ruling by... Read more
Pakistani civil society rejects government’s allegations against Catholic-rights group
The government of Pakistan maligned the group for “alleged anti-state propaganda” by submitting a human-rights report in July to the... Read more
Germany denies refuge to Christian convert from Iran
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case of an Iranian convert to Christianity, who is appealing his... Read more
English grandmother arrested for praying near abortion clinic wins religious freedom challenge
A 76-year-old English grandmother who was fined for praying near to an abortion clinic has successfully overturned her financial penalty,... Read more
Testimony: China-backed cobalt mines in Congo exploit 40,000 child workers
The mines “are often no more than narrow shafts dug into the ground, which is why children are recruited —... Read more
European Parliament calls on Vatican to support Cardinal Zen
The European Parliament has called on the Vatican "to give full support to Cardinal Zen" and told the Holy See... Read more
