U.S. 'must balance other interests' in Nigeria, officials say as Christian persecution continues

"There are solutions out there but the Nigerians have to solve this at the end of the day," said Tibor Nagy, a former assistant secretary of the Bureau of African Affairs at the State Department.

Carmelite sisters building a monastery to 'last a thousand years' in Pennsylvania

Bucking modern architecture and building conventions, the Fairfield Carmelites have opted to build their monastery using old-world methods including traditional stonemasonry and timber framing.

Wendell Berry, agrarian writer who envisioned a world 'redeemed only by love,' dies at 92

The Kentucky-born author extolled the virtues of simple living and urged Americans to reject modern consumerism and destructive agriculture.

Jerusalem Christian schools suspend classes for second time this year

Israeli authorities have not renewed entry permits for approximately 70 teachers and staff members to be able to reach their schools.

Polish bishops call surrogacy 'incompatible' with faith as Warsaw event looms

Poland's bishops are calling on state authorities to block commercial providers as a Ukrainian fertility clinic plans a Warsaw promotional event.

Cardinal invites young people to 'farm aura' with Christ

Archbishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago, Chile, took the opportunity to reference a trend among Latin American youth to redirect their ambitions in life from looking cool to serving Christ with joy.

Cenotaphs: Memorials and signs of hope after a violent death

Makeshift public memorials are a way for friends and family to commemorate a loved one who died at that location, often a street or road, and in the case of murder, can serve as a call for justice.

In fight against antisemitism, Israel steps up U.S. Catholic outreach

The Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism has been tapped by the Government of Israel as part of its latest outreach to American Catholics.

Brazil archbishop establishes rules for use of AI in archdiocesan communications

Archbishop Josafá Menezes da Silva directed that the use of AI must always conform to reality and the truth regarding a person's appearance, voice, and statements.

Nepal flood: Caritas runs community kitchens, sources body bags as toll reaches 919

As Caritas Nepal is running community kitchens and sourcing body bags, a second emergency, winter, is approaching.