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Jimmy Lai’s family, advocates press for his release before Xi-Trump meeting

“America understands, in its bones, that freedom dies with the last man willing to defend it and that the cost of not standing up for liberty is not felt until it is too late,” Sebastien Lai said.

Bishop Robert Barron named to serve on U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Barron, who already serves as a member of the domestically focused Religious Liberty Commission, was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump.

U.S. bishops launch task force to promote human dignity amid rise of artificial intelligence

The bishops said they are hoping to contribute to the “moral foundation” of rapidly developing AI models.

Renowned exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth’s 7 lessons on actions of the devil

On the 10th anniversary of his death, a recollection of the renowned Italian exorcist’s lessons about the devil.

German bishop backs married priests ahead of bishops’ assembly

Auxiliary Bishop Josef Graf of Regensburg said the Church could ordain married men of proven faith while affirming the value of celibacy and rejecting women's ordination.

Catholics process in Washington, head to Congress in solidarity with migrants

The Mass, procession, and rally brought out more than 100 Catholics. Following the events, some attendees met with congressional staffers about the dignity of migrants.

U.S. religious freedom commission urges Trump to press for release of religious prisoners

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom made the plea ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Sept. 24 trip to Washington, D.C.

Trump asks Cissie Lynch, granddaughter of Billy Graham, to be religious freedom ambassador

The author and radio host said it would be a “great honor and privilege” to serve if she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Catholic doctors say both Eastern and Western spirituality are required to heal the whole person

The Catholic Medical Association at its 95th annual educational conference held in Phoenix Sept. 10–12 focused on how the Eastern Catholic Church can help Western medicine promote human flourishing.

Daughter of imprisoned Christian Syrian urges Trump to intervene

Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is calling for U.S. governmental intervention after Suleiman Khalil was arrested and detained Feb. 8, 2025.