Vatican: 13 Missionaries Were Killed in 2024
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Thirteen Catholic “missionaries” were killed in 2024, most of them during the commission of a robbery, but several obviously were targeted for...
Evil & Persecution
Our Persecuted Christian Brothers and Sisters
For many of us who strive to seriously practice faith in Jesus Christ, and to extend that practice out into the marketplace, the political square and society...
Pope Prays Chinese Catholics Can Practice Faith Freely
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis prayed that Catholics in China would be free to share the Gospel and live their faith fully. At a time...
No place for hate in the Catholic faith
By CNS – We are living in strange times. Just as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior, we see growing evidence that many people are...
Nigerian bishop: West must act to stop terrorism
By Simon Caldwell, CNS – Nigeria is at risk of following the fate of Afghanistan and being overrun by Islamist insurgents unless the West acts firmly to...
‘Christianity is the world’s most persecuted religion’
Imagine being at your parish church this Sunday celebrating the Eucharist. Just as your pastor finishes his homily, gunfire erupts from the back of the church. As...
Nigerian bishop says vision of Christ gave him hope for end of Boko Haram
By Kurt Jensen – A vision of Christ helped give Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri, Nigeria, hope for the eventual end of the Islamic terrorist group...
Pope asks Signis to combat toxic media filled with hate, fake news
By CNS – Catholic communicators need to use extra care and educational efforts to combat a situation where some media “become places of toxicity, hate speech and...
Malawi Priest Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of Man with Albinism
By Fredrick Nzwili – The church will let justice take its course after the High Court in Malawi sentenced a priest to 30 years in prison for...
Pope Saddened by Pentecost Attack in Nigeria
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis expressed his solidarity and closeness with Catholics in Nigeria after gunmen stormed a church and reportedly killed at least 50...
