San Diego bishop condemns ‘senseless’ deadly shooting at mosque
San Diego Bishop Michael Pham condemned the “senseless act of violence” at a local Islamic mosque on May 18, an attack that left five people dead — three victims and…
Salesians honor 3 members killed in India 25 years ago as ethnic tensions persist
DIMAPUR, India — The cemetery of the Salesian province of Dimapur in northeast India was the scene of a solemn remembrance May 15 marking the 25th anniversary of the killing…
Christian churches and symbols hit during war in southern Lebanon
Last week, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire following two days of U.S.-hosted talks described by Washington as “very productive.” The negotiations carry major consequences…
Christian faith looms large at ‘Unite The Kingdom’ protest in London
This weekend, tens of thousands of protesters gathered under an overcast sky in central London for a rally led by political activist and recent Christian convert, Tommy Robinson. Under Union…
Top U.S. leadership rededicate country as ‘One nation, under God’
In a marathon ecumenical prayer and praise celebration ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, top U.S. political figures gathered with major faith leaders and several thousand Americans on May 17…
Centennial honors historic Michigan church built amid KKK threats and strikes
A richly diverse Catholic community in southern Michigan is preparing to mark a milestone: the centennial of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Jackson, where the beauty of sacred…
Nationwide billboard campaign in Ireland invites thousands to rosary rally
The All Ireland Rosary Rally scheduled for June 6 in Knock will be the largest Catholic event in Ireland this year, and organizers have adopted an uncommon promotional tactic to…
Former finance director admits to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from New Jersey parish
The former finance director of a New Jersey parish has pleaded guilty to stealing more than half a million dollars from the church to “fund a lavish lifestyle.” State Attorney…
Texas hospital agrees to end ‘sex-rejecting’ procedures on children and fund detransition clinic
Texas Children’s Hospital has reached a major settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that will bring an end to sex-change procedures on minors…
Cardinal Czerny on Cuba: Every decision must seek the ‘good of the people,’ not ‘geopolitical ends’
Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, called for political, economic, and international decisions regarding Cuba to be aimed at seeking the well-being of the…
Colombia renews its consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
On May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, Colombia renewed its consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary with a call to work together “on the national project…
Thousands rally at Canada’s National March for Life in Ottawa
It took almost 25 minutes for a crowd that organizers said was in the thousands to inch its way from Parliament Hill down Wellington Street to Elgin Street during the…