Pakistani mobs attack Christian communities, burn churches over blasphemy accusations
Documenting the destruction on Wednesday, a leader in the Protestant Church of Pakistan, Bishop Azad Marshall, described the Christian community in Jaranwala as “deeply pained and distressed.” “A church building…
5th U.S. Circuit Court approves abortion pill restrictions, ends mail-order abortions
Because of this finding, variations of the most commonly used abortion pill, such as Mifeprex and generic mifepristone, “will remain available under the safety restrictions that were in effect prior…
Ohio man arrested after attempting to light Catholic church on fire, vandalism
Police said Beck entered the church through a chapel that is open at all hours and vandalized it. A photo of the chapel shows a broken crucifix, a knocked-over kneeler,…
On Indian Independence Day, bishops reiterate Christians’ patriotism
Hindu nationalist outlets, under the influence of the ruling BJP (the Bharatiya Janata Party, one of the two major Indian political parties alongside the Indian National Congress), have called into…
Marian embrace: Gänswein speaks of loneliness and solace in first public appearance
“Mary’s assumption promises the acceptance that every person longs for.” Speaking publicly for the first time since leaving Rome after the death of Benedict, Gänswein made it disarmingly clear that…
Court: Maryland parents lack standing in parental rights lawsuit over trans student policy
“That does not mean their objections are invalid,” the opinion continued. “In fact, they may be quite persuasive. But, by failing to allege any injury to themselves, the parents’ opposition…
Vatican official urges South Sudanese to remain committed to peace and reconciliation
Parolin left Juba on Tuesday, Aug. 15, and headed to the Diocese of Malakal, where he had been invited by Bishop Stephen Nyodho to meet refugees from war-torn Sudan. Thousands…
Church to accompany peace talks between Colombian government, National Liberation Army
The ELN is the most important armed group remaining in the country after the peace agreement signed in 2016 between the Colombian state and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia…
Pakistan’s legislature passes bill to increase blasphemy penalties to life in prison
The anti-blasphemy law would apply to any person who directly or indirectly “defiles the sacred name” of any wife, family member, or companion of Muhammad through written word, spoken word,…
Vatican secretary of state to meet refugees from Sudan in four-day visit to South Sudan
He added: “There is an influx of people coming from Sudan to Malakal and it is the intention of the cardinal to go and meet those people to greet them…
New Jersey court rules Catholic school can require teachers to follow Catholic teaching
“As the New Jersey Supreme Court recognized, religious schools have a right to require their teachers to follow their faith in word and in deed,” Rassbach said, adding that “although…
Honolulu bishop details ‘shocking’ devastation on Maui after visit to Lahaina
“In order to arrive in Kapalua, we had to drive on the upper road above Lahaina town,” he said. “At several places along the road we saw spots that were…