Pope Leo: “May horror of genocide never again be inflicted upon any people.”
At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Leo recalls International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on 27 January [2026], and invokes “the gift of a world without antisemitism,” free from prejudice, oppression, and persecution, and founded on “mutual respect and the common good.” Pope Leo issued an impassioned appeal against hatred during his weekly General […]
4.849 cristianos fueron asesinados en todo el mundo entre octubre del 2024 y septiembre del 2025, según informe
Por Victoria Cardiel 14 de enero de 202607:59 a. m. Un total de 4.849 cristianos fueron asesinados por su fe en todo el mundo entre octubre de 2024 y el 30 de septiembre de 2025, 373 más que en el mismo periodo del año anterior, según la Lista Mundial de la Persecución 2026 (LMP), un informe […]
Report: 4,849 Christians murdered worldwide from October 2024 to September 2025
Jan 14, 2026 / 17:04 pm (CNA). total of 4,849 Christians were murdered for their faith worldwide between Oct. 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025, 373 more than in the same period the previous year, according to the 2026 World Watch List (WWL). According to an annual report presented Jan. 14 by the organization Open Doors, which […]
Catholic bishops elect new committee chairmen, confirm 2029 National Eucharistic Congress
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) advanced the cause of beatification for a Florida-born Jesuit priest, approved the publication of the Catholic American Bible, and added the 2029 National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) to their calendar this week at their assembly in Baltimore. Advancing the cause of beatification for Father Richard Thomas, SJ A […]
Pope Leo hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal
At the Sunday Angelus, the Pope makes a heartfelt appeal to international decision-makers to take responsibility for seeking solutions to conflicts. He expresses satisfaction over the new peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also deep sorrow for the violence that continues to devastate Haiti. 09/08/2025 Armenia and Azerbaijan sign ‘milestone’ peace deal By Francesca […]
Martyrs of Today
Casey Chalk – July 28th, 2025 We are bombarded by a constant stream of news concerning supposed mistreatment of and microagression against popular minorities, but little is said about the very real persecution of Christians. On June 22, a suicide bomber attacked the Greek Orthodox Church of the Prophet Elias in the Damascus suburb of […]
Scores killed in DR Congo attack on Catholic Church
An attack on Sunday on a Catholic church in the town of Komanda, DRC, by militias of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), composed of former Ugandan rebels, has left around forty people dead. Vatican News A brutal attack in a church in eastern Congo was carried out on Sunday, 27 July by rebels supported by […]
The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints
The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints is responsible for following the process of beatification and canonization of the Servants of God, assisting the bishops of the dioceses to which they belong in the investigation of martyrdom, heroic virtues, or the offering of life of a particular faithful Catholic; as well as any miracles attributed […]
Pope reaffirms commitment to full communion with Orthodox Church
Addressing a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV reiterates his commitment to respectful dialogue and collaboration aimed at restoring full visible communion. Linda Bordoni 27/06/2025 Orthodox delegation visits Rome for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul Meeting a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of […]
Cardinal Burke appeals for restoration of Traditional Latin Mass
By Kristina Millare for CNA June 17, 2025 Catholic News Agency Rome Newsroom, Jun 16, 2025 / 16:31 pm (CNA). Cardinal Raymond Burke said he has asked Pope Leo XIV to remove measures restricting the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in dioceses. Burke spoke at a London conference organized by The Latin Mass Society of […]