This Code, published on the website chinacatholic.cn, consists of 18 articles, regulating the behaviour of religious clergy online and affecting all "approved" religious denominations. It clarifies that clergy must love the homeland, defend the leadership of the Communist Party of China, defend the socialist system, and abide by national laws, regulations, and provisions governing religious affairs.

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In the end, prosecutors found no basis to substantiate the alleged crimes. The case will therefore be formally archived, with no charges filed.

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The report analyses the situation in 196 countries and documents serious violations of this right in 62 of them. Of these, 24 are classified as countries of “persecution” and 38 as “discrimination”.

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Among those seated before the Pope were Gemma Hickey and Evelyn Korkmaz from Canada, Timothy Law from the United States, Matthias Katsch from Germany, Janet Aguti from Uganda, and Sergio Salinas from Argentina—six individuals from five continents, united by trauma but determined to transform it into justice

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Since that canonical recognition, the Missionaries of Charity, dressed in white saris bordered by three blue stripes, symbolizing their vows of poverty, obedience, and service to the poor, have written a history of closeness and love for them.

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Nearly six in ten Americans now express a positive view of religion’s role in public life. Some say its influence is rising and welcome that change; others lament its decline. Only about one in five view religion’s influence negatively, whether they see it as excessive or irrelevant.

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If the Vatican succeeds in achieving carbon neutrality, it will do more than power its lights with the sun. It will have illuminated a path for others—a reminder that in the global struggle against climate change, conviction may yet prove stronger than capacity.

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The abrupt end of these contracts has left chapel offices dark, choirs silent, and entire faith formation programs without leadership

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The Great Anglican Break: GAFCON Declares a New Communion After Rejecting Canterbury

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Pope Leo XIV’s decision to elevate him—one of the first major episcopal appointments of his pontificate—appears to reflect the new pope’s desire to balance fidelity with openness

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By Lavoisier Fernandes – This year marks the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate (“In Our Time”), a short but transformative document that reshaped the Catholic

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By Sr. Dr. Teresa Joseph, FMA – The metaphor of “spreading the fragrance of sanctity” is deeply woven into Catholic tradition—a poetic yet profound expression

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