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Hezbollah supporters allegedly launch digital campaign targeting Maronite patriarch

Hezbollah supporters have reportedly used AI-generated manipulated images to attack Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rai, the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East.

Outrage grows over alleged bulldozing of Catholic monastery and school in Lebanon

The mayor of Yaroun, a village in southern Lebanon, and the Melkite Greek Catholic bishops have reacted to the alleged demolition of a monastery and school by Israeli forces.

Legionaries leader rebuilds vocation after Maciel scandal: Pain ‘opened our eyes’

Father Carlos Gutiérrez López, the new general director of the Legionaries of Christ, speaks about transparency, renewal, and the long road of healing after the crimes of founder Marcial Maciel.

Families of Pakistan church bombing victims call delayed compensation ‘mockery of justice’

More than 12 years after twin suicide bombings at All Saints Church in Peshawar, survivors say government aid is too little and too late.

Catholics in Sweden receive rare electoral guidance on life issues

The Diocese of Stockholm's justice and peace commission published a document urging Catholics to consider candidates' positions on abortion and euthanasia.

Former political prisoner shares what life is like in Iran

The expert estimates that a majority of the country's population opposes the current regime. He says 10-15% support the government, while another 30% are "politically neutral."

Bishops offer firm support for legislation to combat human trafficking

The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.

Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.

Vatican publishes 2024 letter prohibiting formal blessings for homosexual couples in Germany

As it was already circulating on the internet, the Vatican decided to go public with a 2024 letter to the German bishops reiterating that blessings for same-sex couples could not be formalized.

Christians comprise barely 2% of Holy Land: ‘Pray for a future,’ abbot urges

With a shrinking Christian population, the Holy Land could end up being a “Christian Disneyland” featuring the holy sites as tourist attractions but with no living Christian presence.