On April 21, 2019, a group of suicide bombers affiliated with local Islamist group National Thowheed Jamath attacked three churches and three luxury hotels, killing at least 269 people, including 37 foreign nationals, and injuring at least 500.
Sri Lankan cardinal: Officials should not fear inquiry into 2019 attacks
New Chinese Catholic leaders say they’ll follow Communist Party principles
Two state-sponsored church bodies in China have elected new leaders, who promised to invigorate the Catholic faithful pastorally in line with the socialist principles of the Chinese Communist Party.
Expulsions at the U.S.-Mexico border expulsions on target to break record
The Biden administration said Title 42 will continue but “Remain in Mexico” is set to come to an end in a “quick, and orderly, manner” after reaching the end of almost two years of court battles seeking its demise.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings hope, healing in year since floods
Simply by love of neighbor, several organizations stepped up, working together to get families back on their feet.
Israel creates water shortages for Palestinians, says Catholic group
srael has strict control over all water resources in Palestine — both in areas under their direct control and areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority — said an Aug. 19 statement from the commission.
As pope calls for dialogue, Nicaraguan police continue harassing Catholics
“The Vatican has preferred a quiet, backdoor engagement with the government to try and persuade it to downscale its repressive tactics and resume talks with the opposition, rather than public condemnation.”
Catholic nurses draw on faith, fellowship to be ‘hands and feet of Christ’
Tracing its origins to the early 20th century, NACN-USA promotes Catholic moral principles in nursing while fostering professional development through educational programs, spiritual formation, patient advocacy, and the integration of faith and health.
Cardinal Bo opens FABC jubilee, speaks of Asian church at crossroads
“As we inaugurate the 50-year celebrations, we are reminded that the biblical perspective of a jubilee mandates a comprehensive change and robust renewal.”