NEW DELHI — A protest erupted in India’s capital Tuesday in response to the death of a Hindu man who was lynched and burned by an angry mob in neighboring Bangladesh, a new sign of… Protest erupts in India’s capital city over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh
MINNA, Nigeria — Nigerians on Monday got their first look at 130 children and teachers released after being seized in one of the largest mass abductions in the country’s history. Some of the children appeared… Nigerians welcome 130 schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. Intentions include mental health issues, incurable diseases, and more.
Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV addresses officials of the Roman Curia at the Vatican on December 22, 2025. The Pope warned that communion within the Church requires ongoing conversion, especially when tensions arise in workplaces… Pope Leo XIV Urges a ‘More Missionary’ Roman Curia and Warns Against Internal Divisions
Martin BarillasThe Christmas market underway on Dec. 14. The scene was festive and inviting …
ROME – Pope Leo XIV Monday offered what might well be an X-ray into his consistory of cardinals next month, telling members of the Roman Curia that their job must be to reach out to… In annual speech to curia, Leo challenges ad intra divisions
ROME – One could perhaps summarize Pope Leo XIV’s high profile meeting of cardinals next month with a line from Jerry Reed’s famed song “East Bound and Down”, featured in the 1977 film Smokey and… Pope Leo’s first consistory to be both a landmark and a challenge
DHAKA – A Catholic Church run charity organization in Bangladesh put together a special Advent Spiritual Seminar on Dec. 15 at the capital, Dhaka. Caritas Bangladesh organized the event under the Strengthen Care & Support… Catholic Church in Bangladesh participates in fight against HIV/AIDS
The ancient Aqaba Church witnesses to early Christianity in Jordan. / Credit: Sanad Sahliyeh/ACI MENA ACI MENA, Dec 21, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). In Aqaba, a port city on the Red Sea in Jordan,… Church in Jordan reopens as a rare window into pre-Constantinian Christianity
For the last two years, Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus Christ, has not been able to properly celebrate Christmas. Due to the war in Gaza, there has not been a tree in the village square,… Christmas celebrations return to Nazareth in Israel