Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
‘Bring Jesus up!’: Sean Duffy rallies merchant marines over controversial painting move
Apr 10, 2025 / 16:00 pmMidshipment broke out into a loud and prolonged applause after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke about a painting of Jesus that was removed.
Morality of Trump immigration, refugee policies sparks pitched debate
Apr 9, 2025 / 14:37 pmAn array of policymakers, theologians, and representatives for Catholic aid organizations have shared their takes on immigration with CNA.
CatholicVote president grilled on foreign aid, China at Vatican ambassador hearing
Apr 8, 2025 / 15:39 pmBrian Burch was questioned by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday in a hearing for his appointment as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
German diocese allows use of ‘gender star’ symbol in messaging for certain ministries
Apr 5, 2025 / 11:15 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Papal nuncio blesses new St. Vincent de Paul Society advocacy office on Capitol Hill
Apr 5, 2025 / 09:00 amCardinal Christophe Pierre attended the ceremony and blessed the office, calling on the Holy Spirit to “ignite the talents and gifts of everyone present.”
Human-rights lawyer says Trump administration poised to help Armenian Christian POWs
Apr 3, 2025 / 15:00 pm“Our request up front to the administration has been quite clear: [A] deal for the release of Armenian Christian POWs must be a precondition to [a peace deal].”
UK bishops’ conference president speaks out against ‘deeply flawed’ assisted suicide bill
Apr 2, 2025 / 14:02 pmCardinal Vincent Nichols appealed in an April 1 pastoral letter to U.K. Catholics to contact their representatives and express their opposition to an assisted suicide bill.
‘Our saints and relics helped protect us’: Tornado wreaks havoc on Louisiana parish
Apr 1, 2025 / 15:01 pmSt. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, sustained damage to the parish catechism building and several fallen tree limbs fell onto the rectory.
Cardinal calls on Iraqi Christians to vote for fellow Christians in upcoming elections
Mar 28, 2025 / 17:35 pmHere are some of the major stories about the Church from around the world that you may have missed this week.
French independent abuse authority has compensated nearly 850 victims since 2021
Mar 26, 2025 / 15:15 pmFrance’s National Independent Authority for Recognition and Reparation’s annual report says the organization has resolved 852 cases, with 99% involving financial compensation.
South Texas diocese hosts vigil march in solidarity with migrants and refugees
Mar 25, 2025 / 13:45 pmThe event fell on the 45th anniversary of the killing of St. Oscar Romero, an El Salvadoran bishop who was assassinated at a hospital chapel in 1980.
Cardinal McElroy talks immigration in first public appearance since DC installation
Mar 25, 2025 / 05:00 amAppealing to the teachings of Pope Francis, Cardinal Robert McElroy centered his remarks on the parable of the good Samaritan.
New ‘game changer’ health care bill would make health sharing payments tax deductible
Mar 24, 2025 / 08:00 amIf passed, the Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act would designate health sharing payments as tax deductable.
Swiss bishop issues call on podcast for ordination of women
Mar 21, 2025 / 15:45 pmHere are some of the major stories about the Catholic Church from around the world that you may have missed this week:
Planned Parenthood shutters only facility in Manhattan after decades of pro-life prayers
Mar 20, 2025 / 15:40 pmThe location is one where New York pro-life Catholics have frequently prayed outside.
First nitrogen gas execution in Louisiana takes place amid Catholic opposition
Mar 19, 2025 / 16:25 pmJessie Hoffman Jr. was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. after undergoing nineteen minutes of nitrogen gas.
U.S. bishops call for Walking with Moms in Need program to become staple in ‘every parish’
Mar 19, 2025 / 12:40 pmWalking with Moms in Need is a nationwide parish-based initiative that works “to increase outreach and support to pregnant and parenting mothers in need.”
CNA explains: What’s ahead for the U.S. visa program for religious sisters, workers
Mar 18, 2025 / 12:35 pmConcern for the future of the visa program grew earlier this month, as extension of the program hinged on whether a divided Congress would pass its appropriations bill.
Camden Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Williams succeeds Sullivan as bishop of diocese
Mar 18, 2025 / 11:35 amApostolic Nuncio Cardinal Christophe Pierre made the announcement on March 17 in Washington, D.C.
Former Catholic Relief Services head speaks out amid funding freeze
Mar 15, 2025 / 11:30 amCarolyn Woo’s statements come after the U.S. bishops issued a “very urgent” appeal earlier this week for Catholics to contribute to this year’s annual CRS collection.