Northern Ireland city leads first coordinated worldwide Marian Eucharistic procession
The Northern Ireland city kicked off a worldwide Eucharistic procession honoring the Blessed Mother, coordinated at the same time across six continents.
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Hate Crimes against Christians Surge in Europe: Report
Arson attacks were prevalent among a surge in anti-Christian hate crimes in May, according to the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe OIDAC Europe
CCP Rounds Up Pastors, Children in House Church Crackdown: Report
Authorities with the Chinese Communist Party reportedly detained two church leaders and dozens of members, including children, after raiding the Sunday service of an influential Protestant house
Colombian bishops object to manipulation of their statements in run-up to presidential election
The Colombian bishops emphasized that their statements are intended to offer criteria for reflection inspired by the Gospel and should not be exploited for partisan political purposes.
Life is beautiful: Thousands join annual pro-life march in Rome
The participants in the “Scegliamo la Vita” March opposed Italy's existing abortion laws and proposals to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Historic Dormition Cathedral Catches Fire in Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Capital
Kyiv s historic Dormition Cathedral, part of the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, caught fire overnight after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital
Oil and Gas Prices Plunge after Trump Announces Iran Deal, Reopening of Hormuz Strait
The prices of crude oil and liquefied natural gas LNG plunged in early trading on Monday following the announcement by U S President Donald Trump that a deal had been reached to end the war with Iran
US, Iran Reach Preliminary Ceasefire Agreement to End War, Reopen Hormuz Strait
The United States and Iran announced a preliminary agreement Sunday to end their months-long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping, according to Reuters, though the deal leaves Iran's nuclear program and other contested issues to future negotiations.
Christian Women, Girls Facing Heightened Violence in Nigeria, UN Report Finds
Christian women and girls in northern Nigeria and the country s Middle Belt face heightened violence from armed militant groups, including abductions, sexual violence, forced conversion and forced
Church groups urge Kenyan MPs to rethink Finance Bill 2026 amid memories of 2024 tax protests
Two of Kenya's leading Christian organizations have called on lawmakers to review and amend the Finance Bill 2026, warning that some of the proposed measures could deepen economic hardships for households and businesses and undermine efforts to stimulate economic growth.
