(Aid to the Church in Need) — The Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo in the extreme north of Cameroon has suffered sporadic attacks from Boko Haram. Monsignor Bruno Ateba tells Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) about his hope for the … Continue reading
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Israeli officials struggle to conceal frustrations as Gaza truce nears
An article in today’s Middle East Eye claims that, “Qatari negotiators say final ceasefire details are being discussed, with Biden and Trump officials both in attendance in Doha.” But the presence of conditions reasonable to the Palestinians are evidently causing … Continue reading
New Church Dedicated Today in Jordan is One of the Largest Churches in the Middle East
BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN, Jordan (Solène Tadié/National Catholic Register) — The Jan. 10 inauguration of a vast church on the very spot where Christ was baptized by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan River was an event of significant symbolic … Continue reading
Italian prelate, bishops’ newspaper deny media reports on admission of homosexuals to seminaries
(Catholic World News) — The president of the Italian bishops’ Episcopal Commission for the Clergy and Consecrated Life and the Italian bishops’ newspaper have denied media reports that newly approved norms for the formation of Italian seminarians allow for the … Continue reading
Gaza: On Saturday, Israel Bombed a School Sheltering Displaced People
(Nathan Morley/Vatican News) — A least 20 Palestinians were killed and scores wounded on Saturday in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip. According to the Palestinian civil defence, eight Palestinians, including two children and two women, lost their lives, and … Continue reading
California family clings to faith after Virgin Mary statue survives relentless wildfires that destroyed home
(Fox News) — A California family’s unshaken faith emerged in the form of a lone statue of The Virgin Mary — untouched by the relentless flames of southern California’s wildfires — her resilience amid the smoldering ruins leading them to sing … Continue reading
Palestinian death toll in Gaza estimated to exceed 64,000, study finds
(Middle East Eye) — The number of Palestinians killed in the first eight months of the Israeli war on Gaza is estimated to exceed 64,000, nearly 40 percent higher than the official death toll, a new study has found. The report, published by The Lancet … Continue reading
Murder of Suleman Masih shakes Christian community in Gujranwala, Pakistan
(Aid to the Church in Need) — The tragic death of Suleman Masih, a 24-year-old Christian, has shocked the local community and once again highlighted the challenges faced by Christians and other religious minorities in Pakistan. Suleman was attacked on … Continue reading
The Growing Cultus of Charlene Richard, the ‘Little Cajun Saint’
The National Catholic Register has published a moving column by Mary-Rose Verret on the growing cultus of a modern-day American thaumatourgos from Cajun Country. Entitled, “Why Catholic Families Pray to This Little Girl From Louisiana for Miracles,” the piece concerns … Continue reading
China’s oldest priest dies at 104: a life of faith amid 25 years of persecution
(Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA) — China’s oldest priest has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of brave adherence to the faith of the Catholic Church in the face of persecution. Father Joseph Guo Fude, SVD, died on Dec. 30, 2024, two months … Continue reading
Cardinal Parolin to Consecrate the Church of the Baptism of Jesus at the Jordan River
The Holy See made public yesterday the Latin text of a letter from Pope Francis to Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, appointing him as papal legate to consecrate the Church of the Baptism of Jesus at the Jordan … Continue reading
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Accuse Pope Francis of Fueling Antisemitism
Representing the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Harriet P. Schleifer and William C. Daroff wrote a letter to Pope Francis in which they accuse him of fueling antisemitism due to his mild denunciations of Israeli war crimes … Continue reading
Trudeau Leaves Behind an Anti-Catholic Legacy
(Peter Laffin/National Catholic Register) — Over his nine-year reign as Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau has championed causes that directly contradict fundamental Catholic teachings with respect to human life and undertaken other actions that have harmed the local Church. His … Continue reading
Mass Deportations ‘Incompatible With Catholic Doctrine,’ Cardinal McElroy Says at His DC Debut
(Matthew McDonald/National Catholic Register) — Cardinal Robert McElroy, the new archbishop of Washington, says he wishes success for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration but that he’ll be watching closely to see how Trump deals with immigrants who are in the … Continue reading
‘Barbarians’ at the Gate: Liberal Elites in Meltdown Over Right-Wing Austrian Government
(Zoltán Kottász/The European Conservative) — Europe’s elites are visibly shaken by the fact that yet another democratically elected right-wing government will upset the balance of power and challenge liberal leaders on their failed policies. “Barbarians at Europe’s gate”; a “pro-Russian … Continue reading
