Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
Petition to Pope Leo XIV to remove German cardinal gains over 60K signatures
Jun 6, 2025 / 08:00 amHere’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week:
Catholic Charities of Chicago uses a pro-abortion lobbying firm: cooperation with evil?
Jun 5, 2025 / 10:00 amSince 2022, Catholic Charities of Chicago has contracted with Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies to lobby on its behalf before the State of Illinois.
Pope Leo XIV has phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Jun 4, 2025 / 17:06 pm“The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue,” Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni said.
Australia’s Archbishop Fisher declares ‘second spring’ of faith in Sydney and beyond
Jun 3, 2025 / 15:20 pmThe Archdiocese of Sydney welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates in March, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.
Remembering the Supreme Court case that saved Catholic education in America
Jun 3, 2025 / 11:01 amIt has been 100 years since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, the landmark case that preserved Catholic education in America.
Sierra Leone limits physical contact at Mass amid mpox outbreak
May 31, 2025 / 11:30 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week.
‘Martyrs of the New Millenium’ examines plight of persecuted Christians
May 30, 2025 / 18:53 pmThe whole nature of Chrisitian martyrdom has shifted in the 21st century, according to Robert Royal, author of the new book “The Martyrs of the New Millennium.”
Foster care ministry leader calls on Catholics to open their homes to foster children
May 29, 2025 / 07:00 amSprings of Love ministry founder Kimberly Henkel says many Catholics are unaware of the “huge crisis in our country” surrounding foster care.
Massacre in Nigeria follows bishop’s U.S. testimony on Christian persecution
May 28, 2025 / 10:37 amA brutal attack by extremist Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria on Sunday left dozens dead and resulted in the kidnapping of a Catholic priest and several nuns.
At UN, Holy See demands action to safeguard civilians in global conflicts
May 27, 2025 / 13:29 pmArchbishop Gabriele Caccia addressed the U.N. Security Council last week, underscoring the Holy See’s concern for civilians impacted by armed conflicts across the globe.
Ohio Catholic Charities joins national pilot program to help moms out of poverty
May 19, 2025 / 10:00 amThe pilot program will run for 18 months and will monitor the status of at least 20 families.
UPDATE: Senate Democrats block U.S. Vatican ambassador confirmation
May 17, 2025 / 08:30 amSenate Democrats this week blocked the confirmation of Brian Burch, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, stalling the nomination process.
Berlin pharmacist ordered to give up practice after refusing to sell ‘morning-after’ pill
May 16, 2025 / 11:21 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Wars, climate disasters lead to record-high number of internally displaced people
May 15, 2025 / 09:00 amThe global number of internally displaced people worldwide skyrocketed to a record high of 83.4 million in 2024, according to a report released Tuesday.
Minnesota auxiliary bishop calls for continuation of health care for unauthorized immigrants
May 13, 2025 / 16:49 pmAuxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged lawmakers to continue allowing unauthorized immigrants access to a state-funded health care program.
Australian archbishop promotes ecumenical creed on human sexuality
May 12, 2025 / 17:06 pmArchbishop Julian Porteous of Hobart is among some 6,000 initial signatories of the “Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity,” a statement affirming Christian ethics on sex and gender.
Leo XIV papacy could mean increased charitable giving, Papal Foundation president says
May 12, 2025 / 16:36 pmThe president of the Papal Foundation, which carries out the Holy Father’s humanitarian aid projects, thinks Leo XIV’s papacy might increase charitable giving in the U.S.
Indian, Pakistani cardinals seen leaving St. Peter’s Basilica together ahead of conclave
May 9, 2025 / 17:28 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Pontifical Mission Societies USA rejoices in election of Pope Leo XIV
May 9, 2025 / 11:47 amThe American arm of the worldwide Pontifical Mission Societies is celebrating yesterday’s election of Pope Leo XIV.
Pro-lifers protest law attacking conscience protections in New South Wales, Australia
May 9, 2025 / 10:12 amThe “Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025” comes six years after the southeastern Australian state decriminalized abortion.