Michael Haynes 
The Catholic Church’s unflinching teaching on the sanctity of life and the protection of the unborn has not changed. Yet, in one tiny European nation, the Church is offering its diplomatic support to moves which will see abortion decriminalized. The wheels of Vatican diplomacy tend to move slowly and quietly, away from … Read more
(PerMariam)—The watchdog agency Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the controversial 2018 deal between China and the Vatican has “helped the Chinese government to pressure underground Catholic communities to join the official church.” According to a detailed new report issued by HRW, the Chinese state is only increasing its persecution of … Read more
Numerous dioceses across the British Isles are seeing record numbers of incoming converts entering the Church this Easter, lending credence to what has been described by some as a quiet revival of religion across the land. “The Holy Name of Jesus our Savior is what unites all of us here today, that … Read more
(PerMariam) — As Christian persecution continues in Syria and people continually lose trust in the government, a leading Catholic prelate in Syria has said that the Catholic Church is the “only point of reference for hope” in the nation. “Jesus wants His Church to remain in Syria. And the idea of emptying … Read more
As Vatican statistics document yet another decline in the number of Catholic priests and seminarians, many Church officials seem determined to do everything apart from return to traditional practices, despite traditional orders seeing continued growth in vocations and attendance. The latest official statistics for the Catholic Church released by the Vatican make … Read more
In 2018, the Vatican signed a document with Communist China, which has become one of the most controversial aspects of Pope Francis’ pontificate and led to a “betrayal” of Catholics in the nation. The highly secretive Sino-Vatican deal is now in its seventh year after being renewed for the third time in … Read more
A “paranormal” circus making its way through the country is pledging to bring wickedness and immorality to Americans’ hometowns as the current obsession with demonic activity is pushed ever harder against the Christian values of the nation. Several traveling troupes of the Paranormal Cirque are constantly on a nationwide tour of America, … Read more
On December 18, 2024, Pope Francis announced Wednesday the “equipollent canonization” of the sixteen Martyrs of Compiègne. In so doing, Pope Francis confirmed the conclusions reached by the Dicastery for the Causes of the Saints. Their feast will be observed on July 17, the anniversary of their martyrdom. The official announcement cited … Read more
Amid a growing trend in immodest dress and restrictions on traditional Catholic liturgy, a resurgence in the popularity of chapel veils and mantillas for women has been highlighted by secular media and described as a return to the “Biblical.” A recent study published by The Free Press reported on observations made regarding … Read more
On May 6, the Vatican was host to the annual spectacle of the swearing-in ceremony for the Swiss Guards, with 34 new recipients making their solemn promise to serve and protect the Pope and cardinals, even to the point of laying down their lives. “I swear to serve faithfully, loyally and honorably … Read more