East Africa Catholic bishops commit to young people as pastoral priority for next 4 years
The decision was announced at the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa.
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Canadian Church Destroyed by Arson to Break Ground for New Building
An Orthodox Christian church in Canada that was destroyed five years ago in an arson that took place amid a wave of similar attacks on church buildings will soon be rebuilt
US passes bill to halt Nigeria aid over violence against Christians
An effort to withhold 100 per cent of United States aid to Nigeria until the Nigerian government takes effective steps "to prevent and respond to violence in the country" has passed the US House of Representatives.
Could smartphones be behind falling birth rates? Study suggests iPhone plays major role
The introduction of the iPhone may have contributed substantially to America's falling birth rate, suggesting smartphones changed social behaviour in ways that led to fewer pregnancies, researchers have argued.
Hijab in Schools: Nigeria, Ghana Court Cases Revive Debate on Enforcement of Dress Code
Two landmark court cases in Nigeria and Ghana are putting religious freedom in schools under judicial scrutiny, as judges weigh whether constitutional rights allow students to practice their faith even when it conflicts with the rules of private and mission schools.
3 U.S. Service Members Killed over Weekend as Strikes on Iran Continue
Loading the Audio Player... The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iran for the ninth consecutive day Sunday concluding a bloody weekend that left three U.S. service members de...
Ferrán Torres, the Catholic forward who won the World Cup for Spain
Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente.
US launches airstrikes on Iran after 2 soldiers killed, 1 missing in drone strike
The U S military launched a fresh round of airstrikes on Iran on Saturday evening, acting on orders from President Trump to answer a Friday assault in Jordan that took the lives of two American
Where is God in the midst of tragedy? A bishop responds following Venezuela earthquakes
Carlos Márquez, auxiliary bishop of Caracas, Venezuela, explained that God’s promise is not to eliminate suffering but that amid pain, he will not abandon us.
World Cup: Ahead of final, bishop warns against making sports an idol
After noting the benefits of sports for athletes and fans, Bishop José Munilla of Spain pointed out the pitfalls of exaggerating their value and turning the game and star players into idols.
