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The Vatican has condemned hate speech to the United Nations (U.N.) as a threat to human dignity and a dangerous source of violence and division among peoples.Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis, the new permanent observer of the Holy See to the U.N., made these remarks on Sept. 17, delivering his first address since being appointed by Pope ... read more

Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis delivered his first address as the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 17. Flags fly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, Sept. 16, 2025. | Credit: Chen Fangxiang/Shutterstock The Vatican has condemned hate ... read more

(Image: chan lee / Unsplash.com) In centuries past, the great missionaries of the Church—many now canonized saints—traveled to the far ends of the earth to bring Christ to those the Church once called pagans. The dangers were not exaggerated. Months crossing open ocean, with a genuine chance of shipwreck, disease, and starvation ... read more

Ludovic Marin Britain’s King Charles III, left, shakes hands with Britain Prime Minister Andy Burnham as they attend a preview event for the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition at the British Museum in London on Sept. 2, 2026. A U.K. bill may soon change historic law, an inquiry into the death of a Catholic ... read more

Bates sued ODHS in March 2023, arguing that the policy violated her First Amendment rights to free speech and the free exercise of religion. The legal settlement ensures that Jessica Bates’ religious views will not be a factor in determining whether she can adopt children. ... read more

Jeff Gunnarson, Special to The Interim: Editor’s Note: These remarks were given by Campaign Life Coalition national president and Interim editorial advisory board member Jeff Gunnarson at an August 13 celebration marking the 25th anniversary of Paul Tuns as editor of The Interim (August 8, 2001). What can one say about a faithful Catholic man, pro-life ... read more

The White House has released what it describes as “President Trump’s Top 250 Victories For People of Faith,” a list that highlights the administration’s  accomplishments on issues of concern to Americans of various religious communities.Discussing the administration’s efforts in an interview with EWTN News White House correspondent Owen Jensen, White House Faith Office Director Jenny ... read more

The Trump administration is highlighting its efforts on the faith front, including protecting religious liberty, defending houses of worship, expanding school choice and restoring biological truth. White House Faith Office Director Jenny Korn. | Credit: “EWTN News Nightly”/Screenshot The White House has released what it ... read more

Abuja – “Neo-paganism is a challenge for the nation.” This is the alarm raised by the Nigerian Bishops in a message published at the conclusion of their Second Plenary Assembly. According to the document sent to Fides, it is “an attitude that involves a growing trend where believers and especially youths return to idle worship, ... read more

Kate Way Protesters participate in the Women’s March in New York City on Jan. 21, 2017. ANALYSIS: The Democratic Socialists of America are growing in membership and political influence, raising an old question for Catholics in a new political era. ... read more

A campaign to beautify the current interior of an Oregon parish has sparked controversy. Christ the King Catholic Church in Milwaukie, Oregon, was designed in 1980 by prominent Modernist architect Pietro Belluschi. “The current proposed ‘beautification’ plans ignore the significance of the legacy, history and heritage of” the parish, said Anthony ... read more

A U.K. bill may soon change historic law, an inquiry into the death of a Catholic father in Ireland concludes, Asian digital missionaries urged to be responsible, and more in this world news roundup. Britain’s King Charles III, left, shakes hands with Britain Prime Minister Andy Burnham as they attend ... read more

The U.K. government has introduced a new bill seeking to end restrictions that prevent U.K. prime ministers from exercising their full constitutional responsibilities. The Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill would allow Catholic and Jewish prime ministers to provide advice to the monarch on Church of England appointments, which is part of the prime ... read more

Mexico City – Father Román de la Cruz Hernández, 48, was shot dead and his body was left along a stretch of the Tolago-Tetlapaya highway in the Lolotla district of Hidalgo, central Mexico.Police had received a report concerning the discovery of a body. When officers arrived at the scene, they found that the man had ... read more

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August jobs report earlier this month, and the headline number was pretty good. The number of jobs added—162,000—was nearly triple what economists expected. But inside that number is an alarming statistic whose implications few have stopped to consider: of those 162,000 jobs, women took 158,000. That’s 98 percent. ... read more