Number of Catholics in Asia and Africa continues to rise
The Catholic Church grew by 15 million people worldwide in 2019.
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79-year-old American pastor kidnapped 2 weeks before missionaries in Haiti still missing
Nearly two weeks before the notorious 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti kidnapped 17 mostly American missionaries and demanded a $17 million ransom, Pastor Jean Pierre Ferrer Michel, another American, was abducted from his church along with two others. And like the missionaries, Michel is still missing.
Remembering Partition of Ireland, Christian leaders vow to work together | Crux Now
Leaders of Ireland’s Christian churches vowed to face “difficult truth” and work closer together to ensure that the fragile peace process in Northern Ireland leaves a lasting legacy of reconciliation.
Cameroon bishops warn of increasing violence in separatist campaign | Crux Now
Catholic bishops in Cameroon have warned of spiraling violence in their country’s troubled Anglophone regions and urged law enforcers and local residents to show “greater responsibility.”
Bernini’s dazzling chapel even brighter after restoration | Crux Now
A chapel in a Rome church that is home to a Baroque sculptural masterpiece by Gian Lorenzo Bernini has been made even more dazzling after restoration.
Cardinal Tagle: Digital evangelization cannot replace personal encounter
He was speaking at a press conference presenting World Mission Day 2021.
Bill to stop abortion up to birth for disabilities passes committee stage
A Bill to abolish discriminatory abortion rules for disabled babies in Northern Ireland took a step closer to becoming law today.
When will Bl. Charles de Foucauld be canonized?
‘Only the date is missing,’ his postulator told CNA.
Pro-life group describes 'distressing' abuse at Oxford University Freshers' Fair
Oxford Students for Life said activists tried to bin pro-life material from their stall at the Oxford University Freshers' Fair. The university has sided with the pro-life group.
Benedict XVI is ‘full of zest for life,’ says Archbishop Gänswein
The archbishop said the 94-year-old is ‘stable in his physical weakness.’
