Persecuted Christians

Ted Cruz Confronts Nigeria Over Christian Killings, Igniting Diplomatic Tensions

The U.S. State Department has also expressed concern over the Nigerian government’s response to such violence. Its 2024 human rights report noted that while Abuja occasionally investigates allegations of abuse, prosecutions and punishments “remain rare.”

Oct 10, 2025 13:11

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace

When Conversion Therapy Meets the First Amendment: A Landmark Case Before the U.S. Supreme Court

At the center of the controversy stands Kaley Chiles, a licensed therapist from Colorado and a devout Christian. Chiles insists that she does not practice conversion therapy—a term widely condemned by major medical associations—but rather offers what she calls “faith-based conversations” with young people who voluntarily seek to address unwanted attractions or explore their gender identity in line with their personal beliefs

Oct 09, 2025 11:15

Tim Daniels

Local Church

In which US dioceses do the most people convert to Catholicism?

Seen in the wider context, the 2023 data serves as both encouragement and challenge. Encouragement, because in a society where religious affiliation is often said to be eroding, Catholic communities are still welcoming hundreds of thousands into their fold

Oct 03, 2025 10:03

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology

Did gender ideology influence violence and attacks in the US? Trump promises to investigate

“Washington Grapples With Uncharted Territory: Gender Identity and Political Violence”

Oct 02, 2025 17:04

Tim Daniels

Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican Envoy at UN Warns Against Unilateral Moves on Jerusalem, Calls for Renewal of Global Institutions

“For the Holy See, the question of Jerusalem is fundamental,” Gallagher told the assembly. “A just solution, based on international resolutions, is essential for peace. Any unilateral decision that changes the special status of the city is morally and legally unacceptable.”

Sep 30, 2025 12:03

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Enter Supreme Court Clash Over Transgender Athletes and Women’s Sports

The bishops argue that existing state laws protecting female-only teams are constitutionally sound, and that undoing them would cause “disastrous practical consequences” for Catholic schools and institutions

Sep 25, 2025 17:42

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion

Study Links Traditional Eucharistic Practices to Stronger Belief in Christ’s Presence

What made a difference, Lindemann found, was not gender, age, or ethnicity, but liturgical context. Catholics who had ever received Communion on the tongue scored significantly higher in belief than those who had never done so.

Sep 23, 2025 12:07

Tim Daniels

Justice and Peace•Local Church

FBI admits staff dismissals due to investigations against Catholics in the Biden administration

Appearing before the Senate on September 16, Patel faced pointed questions from Missouri Senator Josh Hawley about how the bureau has handled the scandal and what it is doing to address the growing number of attacks on Catholic and Christian communities nationwide.

Sep 19, 2025 18:44

Tim Daniels

Local Church

Divided at the Pulpit: Illinois Priests’ Campaign Donations Expose Catholic Fault Lines in U.S. Politics

The findings show striking contrasts in both scale and motivation

Sep 09, 2025 18:14

Tim Daniels

Pro Life•Woman

New study shows high risk of mental health problems for women who have abortions

The study, based on over 1.2 million pregnancy outcomes in Quebec, found that women with no prior history of mental illness were 50 percent more likely to require psychiatric hospitalization after abortion than after giving birth

Aug 28, 2025 17:53

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Bioethics

Research reveals that 270 million human beings have died because of in vitro fertilization

A recent academic analysis, published in the journal «Fertility and Sterility», has brought fresh attention to this ethical fault line. It estimates that for every child born through IVF, many more embryos — each a distinct human life in the earliest stage — are eliminated. Conservative projections suggest that since 1978, the number of embryos lost directly through IVF procedures could exceed 270 million

Aug 15, 2025 09:57

Tim Daniels

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Wave of Church Attacks in 2024 Sparks Concern Over Religious Freedom in the United States

The attacks appear most frequently in large states such as California (40 incidents), Pennsylvania (29), New York (25), Florida (25), and Texas (23). By contrast, several less-populated states, including Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, reported none.

Aug 12, 2025 20:36

Tim Daniels