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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Ortega Regime Seizes Matagalpa Diocese Headquarters in Latest Attack on Nicaragua’s Catholic Church

The confiscation of the curia is widely seen as an extension of the Ortega regime’s vendetta against Bishop Rolando Álvarez, the exiled leader of the diocese. Arrested in 2022 after a two-week police raid on churches in Matagalpa, Álvarez was sentenced in 2023 to 26 years in prison on charges of “treason.” Stripped of his Nicaraguan citizenship, he became stateless in a blatant violation of international law.

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Archdiocese of Chicago brings alleged fraudsters who allegedly posed as abuse victims to trial

According to the lawsuit, a group of men—some of them convicted gang members and murderers—devised a scheme more than a decade ago to falsely accuse McCormack of sexual abuse. A recorded prison call would have revealed discussions of how easy it was to deceive the archdiocese. Other subpoenas uncovered conversations in which the accused reportedly joked about exploiting the system.

Local Church

Australian Bishops call Catholics to vote with conscience and compassion in Jubilee Year

They address the increasing polarisation in political discourse, warning against the dangers of division and urging peaceful, respectful dialogue. Drawing attention to recent instances of political violence in Australia, they ‘condemn entirely the anti-Semitism that has arisen in our society, as we condemn all forms of hatred or discrimination towards our fellow human beings.’

Pope Francis

New technologies become a topic of prayer (and concern) for the Pope: here we explain it

In the video illustrating his prayer intention for the month of April, the Pope asks that we pray “that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.” Pope Francis advocates putting technology at the service of every person, especially the weakest, and for taking care of the earth. “Something’s wrong if we spend more time on our cell phones than with people.”

Local Church

USA: Catholic bishops release joint report with evangelicals on impact of mass deportations on Christian families

The report underscores that roughly one in twelve Christians in the United States—and one in five Catholics specifically—either face the risk of deportation or live in a household with someone who does. The report further emphasizes the impact of mass deportations on every Christian believer, beyond those who could be directly affected by such enforcement efforts