Bishop of Buffalo seeks to laicize priest accused of possession of child sex abuse material
The Diocese of Buffalo severed all financial support to a suspended priest and initiated steps to remove him from the clerical state after federal authorities charged him with receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), church officials announced this week.
Christians detained in Istanbul after reading from the Holy Bible in public in front of the Hagia Sophia
Turkish authorities detained two Russian nationals on Monday after they reportedly read passages from the Bible aloud inside the Hagia Sophia, a historic church that is currently occupied as a mosque.
U.S. House moves to withhold foreign aid from Nigeria due to ongoing Christian persecutions
The United States House of Representatives advanced aggressive measures to restrict American assistance to Nigeria last month, citing the Nigerian government’s failure to curb widespread violence against Christians. Lawmakers approved provisions in a major spending bill that conditioned or withheld up to 100% of certain aid until Abuja took concrete steps to protect vulnerable Christian communities.
Religious priest removed from pastoral duties amid police probe over $630,000 in irregular cheques
A Franciscan priest was removed from his pastoral duties at St. John Parish after church officials uncovered more than $630,000 in missing funds linked to nearly 1,200 irregular cheques issued from parish accounts, authorities confirmed this week.
Bishop of Las Cruces demands jury trial in battle against Trump administration against land seizures for border wall
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces demanded a jury trial on July 6, 2026, as it intensified its legal fight against the Trump administration’s effort to seize sacred land at Mount Cristo Rey for border wall construction.
Christian parents in Hamburg challenge Archbishop over sex education curriculum
Catholic parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg mounted a vocal campaign in 2026 against a new sexual education framework for the region’s Catholic schools, urging Archbishop Stefan Heße to withdraw the policy they described as promoting a homosexual agenda at odds with Church teachings.
Amnesty International UK retracts report and apologizes for labelling Christian groups as ‘anti-rights’
Amnesty International UK issued an apology and withdrew a controversial report after it branded the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and dozens of other Christian and pro-life organizations as part of an “anti-rights movement.”
France approves assisted suicide legislation after years of debate
France’s National Assembly gave final approval on Wednesday to a controversial bill that legalizes medically assisted dying for terminally ill adults, marking a historic shift in the country’s end-of-life laws.
Switzerland ends exemptions for clergy from military service
Swiss authorities abolished long-standing exemptions for Catholic priests and members of religious orders from mandatory military service, prompting protests from Christian leaders across the country.