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Iran, China detain hundreds of Christians Watch
While religious leaders marked the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this week by saying that more should be ... continue reading
Venezuelan archbishop condemns sex abuse committed by religious priest Watch
Archbishop Jose Luis Azuaje Ayala of Maracaibo on Wednesday condemned the abuse of a female minor by Fr. Iván Marino Padial, for which ... continue reading
At least seven Christians killed in attack on bus in Egypt Watch
At least seven Coptic Christians were killed and 12 more injured in Egypt when a bus traveling to a desert monastery south of Cairo was ... continue reading
Without Yemen ceasefire mass starvation looms, critics say Watch
The possibility of mass starvation in Yemen continues as a military engagement over a major port city could block food and other aid for ... continue reading
Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services Watch
Catholic Relief Services is among the 18 international organizations ordered closed by Pakistan's new government without explanation. The ... continue reading
Preparations for independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church cause tensions Watch
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church seems on the verge of achieving independent status, a development straining ties between the Patriarchs of ... continue reading
In India, nun accuses bishop of rape Watch
Authorities are investigating Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar after a Kerala nun accused him of raping her in 2014 and sexually abusing ... continue reading
Pope Francis speaks out against Gaza violence Watch
Expressing his sorrow for those who have lost their lives, Pope Francis Wednesday called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, which ... continue reading
One step closer to Jesus? Embassy moves to Jerusalem on May 14 Watch
The road signs have already been changed to direct people to the new location. Situated in Jerusalem is a new United States embassy that ... continue reading
An undiscovered book of the Bible? Dead Sea Scroll fragment hints at missing manuscript Watch
Have researchers found a hidden book of the Bible? While this is a tantalizing possibility, it is unlikely. But what has been discovered is ... continue reading
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