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…
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Attack on CNEWA-supported hospital in Gaza kills 6
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem condemned an attack on Gaza City’s Al-Ahli Arab…
Pope Leo, speaking with Putin, appeals for gesture of peace
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their first telephone…
Faith groups seek a ‘Jubilee world’ from G7
TORONTO — KAIROS Canada, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada and the Calgary Interfaith Council are…
Situation in Gaza reaches ‘catastrophic levels’
NEW YORK — Food insecurity in Gaza “has reached catastrophic levels,” reports Joseph Hazboun, regional director…
Difficulties with China already emerge for Pope Leo
TORONTO — Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the Day of Prayer for the Church in China (May…
Ukrainians see Pope Leo as ally in peace
TORONTO — Optimism abounds in the early days of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy as it appears…
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms commitment to ecumenical, interreligious dialogue
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During a special audience with religious leaders who came to Rome for…
Pope Leo meets with U.S. Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The day after his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV had a closed-door…
Eastern church leaders welcome election of Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO — Church leaders in the Christian East welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV on…
Catholic health care organizations in Ukraine step up to meet wartime needs
CHICAGO — Catholic health care organizations in Ukraine are stepping up to meet the ongoing dire…