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China’s Catholic bishops back worship limits, prompting call for Vatican action

Nina Shea, Hudson Institute senior fellow, called on Pope Leo XIV to summon Chinese bishops to the Vatican for supporting the “suppression of Chinese Catholicism.”

Multiple U.S. bishops join call for Notre Dame to rescind appointment of pro-abortion advocate

Though backlash to the appointment has been growing for weeks, the university has not backed off the controversial decision.

How urban planning is used to undermine Christian institutions in Turkey

Authorities are using zoning laws and urban planning regulations to prevent construction of Christian institutions, according to a new report documenting restrictions across multiple cities.

Jubilee 2033: Rift between Moscow and Constantinople patriarchates threatens ecumenical progress

The 2033 Jubilee will commemorate the bimillennium of the Redemption but the main ecumenical obstacle is the rift between the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate and the Patriarchate of Constantinople.

5 fascinating facts about the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes

On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.

U.S. Religious Liberty commissioner booted from post

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission.

India’s bishops elect first Dalit president, demand end to conversion laws

Cardinal Anthony Poola has become the first Dalit to lead India’s Catholic bishops as the conference calls for repeal of anti-conversion laws violating religious freedom.

Diocese of Pittsburgh: 7 churches to close next month

Parishioners learned that seven churches will be closed in March due to financial constraints and lower Mass attendance.

Bishop Rhoades expresses ‘strong opposition’ to pro-abortion professor’s appointment at Notre Dame

Notre Dame has been at the center of controversy since early January when it named global affairs Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the school’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.

Christian churches in Italy sign ecumenical pact

The pact emphasizes mutual respect, social cohesion, common witness, prayer, and shared work.