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Many Christians among Over 150 Killed in Burkina Faso’s “beyond horrible” Terrorist Attack
More than 150 people, including many Christians, were massacred by Islamic terrorists in Burkina Faso, sources told Aid to the...
Israeli Missile Destroys Catholic Church in Lebanon; At Least 8 Dead
A church of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Tyre, Lebanon, has been hit by a missile from Israeli airstrikes...
![“Approximately 1 in 7 Christians [more than 365 million people] are subject to significant levels of persecution on the basis of religious beliefs. The number of attacks against Christian churches and property increased significantly in 2023, with more Christians than ever suffering violent attacks,” said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his Sept. 28, 2024 address to the United Nations General Assembly. / Credit: The Official CTBTO Photostream (2019 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Article XIV Conference)/ ]Wikimedia Commons](https://www.aciafrica.org/images/cardparolin.jpg?w=600&h=400)
Vatican Secretary of State Decries Wars, Abortion, Gender Ideology, and Repression in UN Address
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin denounced “an alarming increase in the number of conflicts around the world and...
Pope Francis’ Visit to Singapore "has revived the faith of our people," Cardinal Says
Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, hailed the positive results of the recently concluded papal visit to his country.
Pope Francis to Find a Lively and Simple Faith in Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will visit Papua New Guinea as part of an apostolic journey that will take place Sept. 2-13 in...
Five Keys to Better Understand the Encyclical Humanae Vitae
At the time the encyclical was rejected by many even within the Catholic Church.
Vatican official: Hundreds of Millions of Christians "face high levels of persecution"
“More than 365 million Christians, approximately 1 in 7, face high levels of persecution for their faith,” Archbishop Paul Richard...
Sudan Civil War Leaves No Seminarians and Almost No Catholic Church
The third Sudanese civil war has terribly affected the entire country but especially the local Catholic Church, according to Aid...
5 Ways to Observe St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday
A seminarian from Chile offers couples some advice for marking both days on Feb. 14.
Pope Francis Recalls "primary reason" for New Edition of Youth Catechism
The full text was published yesterday by the Italian newspaper La Stampa and is titled “The Password for Joy.”
Believing in Jesus Can Cost You Your Life in These 50 Countries
Open Doors just released its 2024 World Persecution List, which reflects a worsening situation for Christians worldwide.
Pope Francis: Catholic News Media Can’t Be "neutral" in the Message they Convey
The pontiff made his remarks at a Jan. 4 audience with a delegation from the Society of Catholic Publicists of...
From Hatred to Love: Christmas Reflections of a Muslim Convert to Catholicism
For Zubair Simonson, Hamas’ propaganda efforts do great harm to the Palestinian people, who end up paying the price of...
Religious Superiors from Around the World Meeting in Rome to Prevent Abuse
The Unions of Superiors and Superiors General have organized a workshop with the aim of “creating a culture of protection...
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Asks for Donations in Face of Suffering, Hatred in Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa explained that it is “charity and prayer” that have animated the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem “in times...
"One Million Children Praying the Rosary" Surpasses 1 Million Participants for First Time
The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005.