one in every six pregnancies in the Republic of Ireland now ends in abortion Photo: AFP

Vatican Embassy in Kyiv Damaged Amid Escalating Russian Strikes

The Nunciature’s location—within a sector known for housing embassies—raises troubling questions about the evolving scope of the conflict and the vulnerability of international missions. While no official confirmation links the Vatican embassy as a direct target, its proximity to detonations suggests that even traditionally protected zones are no longer spared.

“There is no future for you here”: the harassment of Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land (and the response of Christian leaders)

On July 14, in an unprecedented show of ecumenical solidarity, patriarchs and bishops from across the Christian world—Latin, Orthodox, Armenian, Melkite, Lutheran, Anglican, and Franciscan—walked side by side through the streets of Taybeh. They came not only to pray but to make a statement: that the Christians of this land, rooted here since apostolic times, are not alone.

Google cancels major Catholic blog: closure of traditionalist website sparks widespread debate on digital censorship

In a statement on X, Luigi Casalini, the journalist behind the site, lamented what he called a “grave violation” of free speech. He indicated that legal action is forthcoming, invoking Article 21 of the Italian Constitution, which guarantees the right to freely express opinions and explicitly prohibits censorship.