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Pakistan court to review ruling in forced conversion, child marriage case

More than 1,000 girls in Pakistan are forcibly married and converted to Islam each year, Alliance Defending Freedom International’s Kelsey Zorzi said.

On Our Lady of Mount Carmel feast, former Spanish soccer star’s Marian devotion still inspires

Thirteen years ago, former Spanish soccer star David Silva thanked the Blessed Mother after Spain won the 2010 World Cup.

Nigeria, Nicaragua, Syria, India cited in index of rising Christian persecution

Religious nationalism, state control, terrorism, authoritarianism, and limits on women are among drivers of rising persecution globally, the International Christian Concern (ICC) report said.

Cardinal O’Malley at Catholic-Orthodox conference: ‘Come together and pray for unity’

Cardinal Seán O’Malley discussed ways in which Catholics and Orthodox Christians can build closer bonds. Archbishop Flavio Pace discussed ongoing Vatican efforts to help bring about unity.

Buffalo Diocese says it is cutting off financial support for priest accused of ‘abhorrent’ crimes

The diocese also will seek to remove Father Jeffrey Nowak from the clerical state.

Dominican sister says Sheen beatification is ‘a gift for the Church’

The beatification Mass for Archbishop Fulton Sheen is set for 2 p.m. CT on Sept. 24 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. Tickets cost $15 to $25.

Haiti plunged into deepening violence as drone fatalities, gang activity increase

Haiti climbed to No. 5 on the International Rescue Committee’s 2026 emergency watch list, which ranks the top 20 countries facing the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.

Arkansas tops 2026 religious liberty index

According to First Liberty Institute, Arkansas ranks first among all 50 states for protecting religious liberty, while New York ranks last.

Bishop Paprocki: Eucharistic revival calls Catholics to worthy reception of Communion

Four years after the National Eucharistic Revival began, Bishop Thomas Paprocki says Catholics must unite belief in Christ’s real presence with moral life and worthy Communion.

In sworn deposition, job applicant says bishop asked about shielding finances from abuse settlements

The Diocese of Burlington, Vermont’s former bishop says there was “nothing nefarious” about the intent to shield diocesan assets from potential lawsuits.