Cardinal Parolin Says Nigeria’s Conflict Is ‘Social,’ Not Religious, Prompting Pushback
The Vatican Secretary of State’s comment echoes government claims, but many Church leaders and analysts insist religion remains central to the violence.
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EWTN Premieres ‘Faith of Our Fathers: The Story Behind the Story’
Irish actors relay how the film made their own history come alive for them today and why they are proud to have been a part of it.
China’s Oldest Priest Dies at 104: a Life of Faith Amid 25 Years of Persecution
According to AsiaNews, which reported the Chinese cleric’s passing, Father Guo spent a total of 25 years in prison during his lifetime.
Who Is Rolando Álvarez, the Bishop Persecuted by the Nicaraguan Dictatorship?
On Sept. 16, the Vatican announced that the exiled Nicaraguan bishop would participate in the second session of the Synod on Synodality, which began Wednesday.
‘Renew Your Hope in Jesus’: Pope Francis Prays for People of Nicaragua at Sunday Angelus
The Pope’s prayer comes just days after the Ortega dictatorship canceled the legal status of 1,500 nonprofit organizations, including hundreds of Catholic organizations, and exiled two more priests to Rome.
Biden DOJ Report: ‘No Malicious Intent’ Behind Leaked FBI Memo Targeting Traditional Catholics
Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s 10-page report on the memo that was condemned by the U.S. bishops, along with many Catholic leaders, was released Thursday.
More Holy Week Processions Prohibited in Cuba
The Dominican friar stressed that the interruption of this Good Friday tradition will have significant repercussions on the community.
St. Nicholas Owen — Builder of Secret Hiding Places for Persecuted Priests
As the persecution of Catholics in England grew intense, St. Nicholas put his skill to work for the Church, engineering hiding places for priests around the country.
Hong Kong Activist: Proposed Law Could Worsen Religious Liberty, Persecute Catholics
If enacted, Article 23 would expand the law to bolster the government’s crackdown on political dissidents, which has been ongoing for more than three and a half years.
FBI Director Grilled After Release of New Report on Targeting of Catholics
The hearing followed the unveiling of the House Judiciary Committee’s report detailing the results of a monthslong investigation into a leaked internal FBI memo that discussed investigating Catholics as potential domestic terrorists.
