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GOPALGANJ, Bangladesh — Twenty-five years after a bomb attack during Sunday Mass killed 10 Catholics and injured more than 50 at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Baniarchar, southern Bangladesh, the parish priest says his community has all but given up hope of seeing anyone brought to justice.“We donʼt expect any more justice, because we, the ... read more

L to R: Msgr. Patrick Gaalaas and seminarian Max Williams face off in a friendly game of chess on May 26, 2026, at the Holy Family Cathedral rectory in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ‘It has been wonderful to live in community,’ says Father Joshua Votruba, adding that ‘the brotherhood’ has been a tremendous support. ... read more

In response to rising tensions at the Delaney Hall immigrant detention facility in Newark, the Archdiocese of Newark held a prayer service about half a mile from its entrance. ... read more

Participants attend the People's Tribunal on Violence Against Christians in India, titled 'Caravan of Love,' in New Delhi on June 1, 2026. Catholic activist John Dayal is seated third from right. Christian, Hindu, and Muslim groups joined a People’s Tribunal in New Delhi that documented a sharp rise in attacks on Christians ... read more

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, the nation's Catholic bishops have released a prayer service text commemorating its immigrants and refugees, as well as those trafficked under historic and modern forms of slavery in the U.S. ... read more

A priest who formerly served in Louisiana and Texas has been handed nearly a century in prison after being convicted of several counts of sexual abuse. Father Anthony Odiong received a 99-year sentence on June 2 for three counts of sexual assault after jurors in McLennan County, Texas, found him guilty on May 29, according ... read more

Father Anthony Odiong was arrested in Florida on child pornography charges in July 2024 while facing several other charges related to sex crimes. Father Anthony Odiong. | Credit: The Collier County Sheriff’s Office A priest who formerly served in Louisiana and Texas has been handed ... read more

As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his June 6–12 apostolic visit to Spain, Church leaders say he will encounter a Catholic community at a pivotal moment. While the number of Spaniards identifying as Catholic has declined in recent decades, many observers point to signs of renewed interest among young people.  ... read more

Daniel Ibanez Pope Leo XIV speaks during the general audience in Saint Peter's Square on June 3, 2026. The pontiff continued his catechesis on the Second Vatican Council's teaching on the liturgy during his weekly general audience. ... read more

Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks a June 2, 2026, panel held by Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life. Archbishop Coakley spoke at a virtual panel held by Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life that explored what the ... read more

Pornocracy:Jo Bartosch and Robert Jessel (Polity, $36, 183 pages) In their introduction, Jo Bartosch, a journalist, and Robert Jessel, a human rights campaigner, argue that pornography defines our culture, calling our society a “pornocracy” which they define as, “A society in which political power, culture, relationships and identity are shaped or dominated by the purveyors ... read more

Christian, Hindu, and Muslim groups joined a Peopleʼs Tribunal in New Delhi that documented a sharp rise in attacks on Christians and demanded the government curb “impunity.” The Jury of the People’s Tribunal on Violence Against Christians in India, titled “Caravan of Love,” in New Delhi on June 1, 2026. ... read more

Amid steadily rising incidents of anti-Christian violence in India, Christian and secular groups came together in a “peopleʼs tribunal,” titled “Caravan of Love,” that has urged the Indian government to end “impunity for nonstate actors.”“A recurring concern throughout the proceedings was the alleged role of state institutions. Participants described instances in which police officers failed ... read more

Mary Zwicker, European Correspondent: The United Kingdom is planning to expand abortion access by incentivizing abortion providers to offer “lunch hour” or “same day” abortions. In April, the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care published the “Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England.” This strategy includes plans to increase abortion access in England ... read more

Paul Tuns:On May 14, thousands of Canadians took part in the largest annual demonstration on Parliament Hill, the National March for Life, organized by Campaign Life Coalition. Before participants marched through the streets of the nation’s capital, they heard pro-life speakers including Ottawa-Cornwall Archbishop Marcel Damphousse, Save the 1 president Rebecca Kiessling, Christian Heritage Party ... read more