Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
EWTN’s Michael Warsaw celebrates ‘momentous’ election of first American pope
May 8, 2025 / 17:26 pm“It is with great joy that I welcome the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV,” Michael Warsaw said in a statement.
First responders honored at 31st annual ‘Blue Mass’ in Washington, DC
May 6, 2025 / 18:41 pmOrganized by the Archdiocese of Washington, Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell celebrated the 31st Annual Blue Mass on Tuesday, May 6.
Papal Foundation’s annual grant distribution to honor the legacy of Pope Francis
May 5, 2025 / 20:11 pmThe Papal Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the Holy Father’s wishes through donations to charitable initiatives of his choosing around the world.
Catholic who refused to deny his faith shot by Islamic terrorists in India
May 2, 2025 / 15:14 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Baltimore Archdiocese to launch missionary ‘lab’ program to draw young people
May 2, 2025 / 06:00 amThis summer, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will launch a new initiative to address the crisis of disaffiliation among young people in the Church.
U.S. ambassador-designate to Vatican clears Senate Foreign Relations Committee
May 1, 2025 / 18:23 pmAll 12 Republicans on the Senate committee voted in favor of Brian Burch, while all 10 of the committee’s Democrat members voted against him.
Canada elects Liberal Party prime minister; life issues fall by wayside
Apr 29, 2025 / 11:57 amCanadians voted Monday to elect Liberal Party leader Mark Carney to a full term as prime minister following a tight race against his conservative challenger, Pierre Poilievre.
German group slams bishops’ same-sex blessing guide issued after Pope Francis’ death
Apr 25, 2025 / 13:15 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Catholic Charities USA to launch nationwide traveling exhibit on Christian service
Apr 24, 2025 / 16:45 pmThe exhibit, titled “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” will tour the U.S. for two and a half years.
China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes
Apr 24, 2025 / 15:45 pmAccording to reports, Chinese officials are not permitted to express themselves publicly on Pope Francis’ death due the Chinese Communist Party’s control over the Church there.
‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying
Apr 22, 2025 / 13:26 pm“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface to a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola.
World leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy
Apr 21, 2025 / 14:22 pmWorld leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday.
Palm Sunday bombing in Ukraine claims 34 victims, including 15 children
Apr 18, 2025 / 09:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Britain’s highest court rules in favor of biological women
Apr 16, 2025 / 16:05 pmThe U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that only biological women are protected under Britain’s Equality Act, contradicting prior guidance by the Scottish government.
Heritage Foundation’s Roberts: ‘Golden age of America’ lies in revitalization of faith
Apr 16, 2025 / 08:00 am“This is an opportunity here in the United States ... for the revitalization of our faith as individuals and also as a country,” Heritage Foundation’s Kevin Roberts said.
Church leaders condemn Israeli military Palm Sunday strikes on Anglican hospital in Gaza
Apr 15, 2025 / 17:37 pmThe Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs the hospital in Gaza, condemned the attacks “in the strongest terms” in a statement on Sunday.
Nikki Haley’s son, Nalin, becomes Catholic
Apr 14, 2025 / 19:57 pmNalin Haley, the son of former U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley, was received into the Catholic Church on Palm Sunday.
Arkansas enacts religious freedom protections for adoptive parents, faith-based agencies
Apr 14, 2025 / 14:32 pmThe Keep Kids First Act provides religious freedom protections to both prospective parents and faith-based adoption and foster care organizations.
Traffickers pose as Christian missionaries in Thailand to entrap victims
Apr 11, 2025 / 17:46 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
U.S. bishops urge Congress to back religious worker visa bill
Apr 11, 2025 / 12:22 pmThe bill “is desperately needed to ensure communities across our nation can continue to enjoy the essential contributions of foreign-born religious workers,” the bishops said.