In Syria’s Sweida, the stench of death still lingers days after sectarian bloodshed
SWEIDA, Syria — The stench of decaying bodies hangs heavy in the streets of the provincial capital in…
The American Princess Problem – LuElla D’Amico
In first grade, nothing captivated me more during class reading time than a glossy photo book of Princess…
Christians arrested in Iran’s post-conflict crackdown
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting studio after Israeli bombing on June 16, 2025. Avash Media, Creative Commons At least…
R.I. Catholics rejoice after pope declares a miracle in Pawtucket
Indeed, for Catholics in the Ocean State, the divine feels a bit closer to home these days after…
‘Hug therapy’: How Pope Leo is trying to unify Vatican | National
Pope Leo XIV heads off on holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as Catholic leader…
Christian rights group in Australia investigated by anti-discrimination commission
Image from the Australian Christian Lobby’s “The Gender Experiment” video on its website. Screenshot from ACL website A Christian…
Los Angeles’ large Iranian community grapples with war, fragile ceasefire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Tehrangeles” in West Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran.…
Pope Leo XIV resumes summer vacation tradition | Nation & World
VATICAN CITY — In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected…
Trump Administration Targets Iranian Christians for Deportation
Christianity Today reports that the Trump Administration is targeting Iranian Christian migrants for deportation: On June 19, as…
As I See It: May Pope Leo XIV continue his predecessor’s spirit of advocacy for women | Columns
In 2019, I wrote a column about the Catholic Church’s failure in that it excludes women from key…
Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian Catholic worshippers laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ…
Can Pope Leo end the liturgy wars?
Last weekend, under windswept banners depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, nearly 20,000 young…