Archive for August 14, 2025
The Nagasaki mission house built by St. Maximilian Kolbe that survived the atomic bomb
While the bombing devastated both the city of Nagasaki and its large Catholic population, the monastery of Seibo no Kishi... Read more
Study: 9 in 10 cradle Catholics leaving the Church; experts urge stronger faith community
A recent study has found an increase in the number of Americans Catholics leaving the Church. To combat the issue,... Read more
New Jersey church says bookkeeper stole $1.5 million, spent it on cigars, sports, vehicles
A New Jersey church is alleging in a lawsuit that its bookkeeper stole more than a million dollars over several... Read more
Alabama vicar general on leave after allegations of relationship with minor
A high-ranking priest in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama is on leave amid allegations that he began a relationship... Read more
Pope Leo calls for peaceful resolutions to Gaza and Ukraine wars ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Pope Leo XIV called for a peaceful resolution to the war between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit... Read more
Christians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest
Despite the fact that Laos officially guarantees the right to worship, Christians in rural areas of the country are being... Read more
Greek Catholic bishop in Ukraine: Only 37 parishes remain active
Maksym Ryabukha, Greek Catholic bishop of the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine, frequently travels to visit what remain of his war-torn... Read more
Virginia governor investigates reports of public schools arranging abortions for minors
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating reports that a public school facilitated and funded abortions for minors without informing the... Read more
Vatican publishes regulations on the awarding of public contracts
The Vatican issued an update to its public procurement regulations to streamline steps in the Holy See’s contracting processes while... Read more
Longtime anti-euthanasia activists awarded USCCB’s ‘People of Life’ award posthumously
Longtime anti-euthanasia activists Rita and Mike Marker were honored Aug. 11 at the 2025 “People of Life” awards by the... Read more
From Rome to Alexandria: Catholic Youth Jubilee continues its mission in Egypt
The Latin Church in Alexandria, Egypt, has launched its own Catholic Youth Jubilee after the Jubilee of Youth in Rome,... Read more
EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ tackles Protestant questions about Our Lady
EWTN’s “Crushed by the Woman,” set to air Aug. 15 — the solemnity of the Assumption — aims to answer... Read more
