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Pew report finds Christians are often largest group in the world’s most religiously diverse places

Among the most populous nations, the U.S. ranks first in religious diversity. Singapore is the most religiously diverse country overall, and the U.S. ranks 32nd.

Notre Dame, Villanova finalizing plans to open college basketball season in Rome

Pope Leo XIV is a 1977 alumnus of Villanova University and an avid sports fan.

China’s Catholic bishops back worship limits, prompting call for Vatican action

Nina Shea, Hudson Institute senior fellow, called on Pope Leo XIV to summon Chinese bishops to the Vatican for supporting the “suppression of Chinese Catholicism.”

Multiple U.S. bishops join call for Notre Dame to rescind appointment of pro-abortion advocate

Though backlash to the appointment has been growing for weeks, the university has not backed off the controversial decision.

5 fascinating facts about the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes

On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.

U.S. Religious Liberty commissioner booted from post

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission.

Diocese of Pittsburgh: 7 churches to close next month

Parishioners learned that seven churches will be closed in March due to financial constraints and lower Mass attendance.

Bishop Rhoades expresses ‘strong opposition’ to pro-abortion professor’s appointment at Notre Dame

Notre Dame has been at the center of controversy since early January when it named global affairs Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the school’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.

Christian churches in Italy sign ecumenical pact

The pact emphasizes mutual respect, social cohesion, common witness, prayer, and shared work.

Democratic lawmaker asks ICE director if he’s ‘going to hell’ in fiery hearing

Top U.S. immigration officials defended their policies during a contentious hearing as lawmakers continue to negotiate potential ICE funding and reforms.