Articles by Madalaine Elhabbal
Wars, climate disasters lead to record-high number of internally displaced people
May 15, 2025 / 09:00 amThe global number of internally displaced people worldwide skyrocketed to a record high of 83.4 million in 2024, according to a report released Tuesday.
Minnesota auxiliary bishop calls for continuation of health care for unauthorized immigrants
May 13, 2025 / 16:49 pmAuxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged lawmakers to continue allowing unauthorized immigrants access to a state-funded health care program.
Australian archbishop promotes ecumenical creed on human sexuality
May 12, 2025 / 17:06 pmArchbishop Julian Porteous of Hobart is among some 6,000 initial signatories of the “Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity,” a statement affirming Christian ethics on sex and gender.
Leo XIV papacy could mean increased charitable giving, Papal Foundation president says
May 12, 2025 / 16:36 pmThe president of the Papal Foundation, which carries out the Holy Father’s humanitarian aid projects, thinks Leo XIV’s papacy might increase charitable giving in the U.S.
Indian, Pakistani cardinals seen leaving St. Peter’s Basilica together ahead of conclave
May 9, 2025 / 17:28 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Pontifical Mission Societies USA rejoices in election of Pope Leo XIV
May 9, 2025 / 11:47 amThe American arm of the worldwide Pontifical Mission Societies is celebrating yesterday’s election of Pope Leo XIV.
Pro-lifers protest law attacking conscience protections in New South Wales, Australia
May 9, 2025 / 10:12 amThe “Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025” comes six years after the southeastern Australian state decriminalized abortion.
EWTN’s Michael Warsaw celebrates ‘momentous’ election of first American pope
May 8, 2025 / 17:26 pm“It is with great joy that I welcome the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV,” Michael Warsaw said in a statement.
First responders honored at 31st annual ‘Blue Mass’ in Washington, DC
May 6, 2025 / 18:41 pmOrganized by the Archdiocese of Washington, Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell celebrated the 31st Annual Blue Mass on Tuesday, May 6.
Papal Foundation’s annual grant distribution to honor the legacy of Pope Francis
May 5, 2025 / 20:11 pmThe Papal Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the Holy Father’s wishes through donations to charitable initiatives of his choosing around the world.
Catholic who refused to deny his faith shot by Islamic terrorists in India
May 2, 2025 / 15:14 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Baltimore Archdiocese to launch missionary ‘lab’ program to draw young people
May 2, 2025 / 06:00 amThis summer, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will launch a new initiative to address the crisis of disaffiliation among young people in the Church.
U.S. ambassador-designate to Vatican clears Senate Foreign Relations Committee
May 1, 2025 / 18:23 pmAll 12 Republicans on the Senate committee voted in favor of Brian Burch, while all 10 of the committee’s Democrat members voted against him.
Canada elects Liberal Party prime minister; life issues fall by wayside
Apr 29, 2025 / 11:57 amCanadians voted Monday to elect Liberal Party leader Mark Carney to a full term as prime minister following a tight race against his conservative challenger, Pierre Poilievre.
German group slams bishops’ same-sex blessing guide issued after Pope Francis’ death
Apr 25, 2025 / 13:15 pmHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.
Catholic Charities USA to launch nationwide traveling exhibit on Christian service
Apr 24, 2025 / 16:45 pmThe exhibit, titled “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” will tour the U.S. for two and a half years.
China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes
Apr 24, 2025 / 15:45 pmAccording to reports, Chinese officials are not permitted to express themselves publicly on Pope Francis’ death due the Chinese Communist Party’s control over the Church there.
‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying
Apr 22, 2025 / 13:26 pm“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface to a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola.
World leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy
Apr 21, 2025 / 14:22 pmWorld leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday.
Palm Sunday bombing in Ukraine claims 34 victims, including 15 children
Apr 18, 2025 / 09:00 amHere is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week.