Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem remains closed
Israeli authorities closed Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre as part of wider closures for security…
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U.S. visitors’ office saw big uptick in serving pilgrims during 2025
ROME (CNS) — The Jubilee Year, the death of Pope Francis and the unexpected election of…
Chilliwack parishioners stranded as Mexico bishops call for prudence and prayer
Parishioners from St. Mary’s Parish in Chilliwack vacationing in Puerto Vallarta are hoping they can return…
North American bishops affirm migrant rights, dignity in joint statement
Catholic bishops representing the bishops’ conferences of Canada, the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean…
Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in U.S., archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All Catholics are called to stand together by reaching out to their…
Pope Leo expected to address human trafficking
Sr. Isabelle Couillard, a Sister of Charity (Grey Nun) of Montreal, awaits Feb. 8, the 12th…
Deadly violence in Minneapolis tied to ICE agents is ‘unacceptable,’ top cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Asked about the deadly shootings by U.S. federal agents in Minneapolis, Cardinal…
Canadians show solidarity with U.S. March for Life
Forty-seven young pro-life Canadians ventured southward to the National March For Life in Washington, D.C., Jan.…
Christianity is Iran’s forbidden fruit
Iran is home to the fastest-growing Christian movement in the world. Religious watchdogs, on-the-ground charitable organizations…
Drastic rise in Syrian persecution of Christians
TORONTO (CCN) — For the fourth consecutive year, North Korea was named the country where Christians…
Among peace talks, Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis continues
OTTAWA (CCN) — While political leaders debate the terms of a peace settlement in gilded halls…