When Teaching the Faith Becomes a Crime in Iceland
COMMENTARY: A priest is under investigation after explaining that those in grave sin should not receive Holy Communion.
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Nigeria’s Christians Are Dying — and Both the US and the Vatican Are Right About Why
EDITORIAL: Washington and Rome see Nigeria’s crisis through different lenses — but each perspective highlights part of a deadly reality facing the nation’s Christians.
Pro-Beijing Hong Kong Priest Cancels Vatican Trip After Media Leak
The canceled trip comes amid growing concerns that Beijing is tightening control over Hong Kong’s Catholics and pushing for pro-China appointments.
Critics Say Hong Kong Cardinal Is Whitewashing China’s Religious Persecution
Observers cite Cardinal Zen’s silencing, Jimmy Lai’s trial and the national security laws as evidence that contradicts the Hong Kong bishop’s assertions.
Pakistan Sentences 4 Men to Death for Alleged Blasphemy on the Internet
Figures from CSJ show that last year 343 people were charged with blasphemy, including 19 Christians, five of whom were women.
Pope Francis’ Letter to Nicaraguan Catholics is ‘Balm for our Spirit,’ Exiles Say
Catholics exiled from Nicaragua are expressing their gratitude for the recent letter of encouragement Pope Francis sent to the persecuted Church in the Central American country.
Silent Sacrifices: Violence Against Religious Personnel in Nigeria Must Stop
The violence against religious personnel is not merely an attack on individuals but an affront to the very principles of compassion and community that they embody.
At Least 9 Priests Abducted by Nicaraguan Dictatorship in Last 2 Weeks
The researcher also suggested that the arrests could be “revenge” against Bishop Álvarez, “who, despite having remained silent since leaving prison, is considered by the dictatorship to be its main enemy.”
Human-Rights Advocates Shine Light on Aims of Nicaragua Regime
Exiled activist Felix Maradiaga tells U.S. hearing that the regime ‘resents’ the Catholic Church’s support for the faithful.
The Ulma Family: Models of the Beatitudes
COMMENTARY: The nine members of the Polish family, who will be beatified Sept. 10, willingly accepted persecution on account of their love for Christ — a love that led them to the defense of others.
