Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Four Years of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: An Analysis from the Church

Following the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has changed its face: from fighting with tanks to swarms of technologically advanced vehicles.

Mar 11, 2026 17:27

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

Barcelona’s Basilica of the Holy Family Becomes Officially The Tallest in Europe

The inauguration of the Tower of Jesus will take place on June 10, anniversary of the death of architect Antoni Gaudí, whose heroic virtues Pope Francis recognized on April 14, 2025, as the first step toward his beatification. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the inauguration during his visit to Spain.

Mar 03, 2026 09:07

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Virgin Mary

How Many Pilgrims Visited the Shrine of Fatima in 2025? Shrine Reveals Surprising Data

In 2025, Europe was the continent with the most pilgrims, especially from Spain, Poland, and Italy. Asia came in second, a position previously held by the United States. Pilgrims from Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines were particularly prominent. From the Americas, there were many from the United States, Brazil, and Mexico.

Feb 15, 2026 16:16

Rafael Llanes

Gender Ideology•Homosexuality•Religious Freedom

Comedy Writer Claims that the Human Skeletons of Men and Women Are Not the Same and Goes to Jail

Swiss opponents of the legislation warn that the law has become a weapon to silence those who defend biology and question gender ideology. The discussion in the Swiss Parliament opens the possibility of further expanding these provisions, which could institutionalize censorship and limit public debate on gender identity issues.

Jan 15, 2026 17:30

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Pro Life•Religious Freedom

Church Bell Rings Daily for Aborted Babies: Left Attacks Bishop

Monsignor Antonio Suetta stated that there is no turning back and the bell will continue to ring at 8:00 p.m. to «remind us that all life is a gift, that every human being has infinite dignity, and that the Christian response to the wounds of the world always involves love, acceptance, and truth.»

Jan 15, 2026 17:28

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

Africa Becomes the Region with the Largest Christian Population in the World

It is estimated that the proportion of Muslims has increased by at least 5 percentage points in Kazakhstan, Benin, and Lebanon, and decreased by 5 percentage points in Tanzania and Oman.

Jan 14, 2026 17:22

Rafael Llanes

Holy Land

Important New Archaeological Discovery in Jerusalem: Another Section of the Wall

The Hasmonean walls enclosed a much larger area than the present-day Old City of Jerusalem. They featured 60 watchtowers, each 33 feet tall according to ancient writings. The recently discovered section is one of the longest stretches of the Hasmonean walls found intact.

Dec 20, 2025 17:06

Rafael Llanes

Bioethics

Yes, Evil Can Be Defeated: Slovenes Say «No» to Euthanasia in Referendum

The director of the Coalition for the Prevention of Euthanasia (EPC) stated that the result demonstrates the effectiveness of an organized and balanced campaign to stop harmful legislation, even in the face of massive funding from pro-euthanasia groups.

Dec 04, 2025 08:26

Rafael Llanes

Holy Land

Archaeologists Confirm Gospel Accounts by Discovering a Garden Beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Chapter 19 of the Gospel of John contains details not found in other Gospels: «Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb where no one had ever been laid» (John 19:41). John’s description coincides with the discoveries.

Dec 03, 2025 08:22

Rafael Llanes

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Asks Religious Superiors to Rotate in Positions of Authority

The Pope outlined «three important attitudes: ecclesial discernment, careful decision-making processes, and a commitment to accountability for one’s work and to evaluating its results and methods.»

Nov 18, 2025 09:42

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Holy Land

Archaeologists Identify the Site Where Jesus Exorcised the Legion of Demons and the Herd of Pigs

Beyond the archaeologist’s interpretation of the biblical passage, Christian tradition already pointed to Kursi as the site of the miracle, reflected in the ruins of a 5th-century Byzantine Basilica, known as the «Chapel of the Miracle,» on the hill overlooking the port. Some scholars see the representation of pigs in the remains of its mosaic.

Nov 17, 2025 17:25

Rafael Llanes

Religious Freedom

In the Name of Secularism, France Bans Film About the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Marseille City Council issued a statement on October 23, justifying the ban based on a 1905 law that prohibits the exhibition of religious content in public places.

Nov 07, 2025 22:18

Rafael Llanes