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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 12, 2026
Nigerian court convicts more than 300 in mass terrorism trial A court in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Friday convicted more than 300 terrorism suspects in a mass trial that spanned four days. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2026/04/nigerian-court-convicts-more-than-300-in-mass-terrorism-trial/ #Catholic #Crux #Mass #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 03, 2026
Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions This year, Good Friday falls on April 3 for Catholics and Protestants, and April 10 for Orthodox Christians. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2026/04/good-friday-is-a-unique-and-solemn-day-for-christians-with-ancient-prayers-and-fervent-processions/ #Catholic #Crux #Prayer #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Apr 02, 2026
On Holy Thursday, Pope Leo urges pastors to stand with the oppressed Pope Leo presided over the traditional rite of the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday, speaking of the gesture as one of fraternity and urging Christians, but especially pastors, to stand with the oppressed. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2026/04/on-holy-thursday-pope-leo-urges-pastors-to-stand-with-the-oppressed/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo #Tradition
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 31, 2026
DR Congo bishops warn president’s power grab could ignite further violence Catholic bishops in the DRC are warning against a proposal to amend the country’s Constitution this year, arguing that the worsening security situation and rising political tensions create an unfavorable environment for constitutional revisions. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2026/03/dr-congo-bishops-warn-presidents-power-grab-could-ignite-further-violence/ #Catholic #Crux #Bishop #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 26, 2026
Lebanese Christians fear another occupation as Israel threatens to use Gaza tactics in the south As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attack.... 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2026/03/lebanese-christians-fear-another-occupation-as-israel-threatens-to-use-gaza-tactics-in-the-south/ #Catholic #Crux #Mass
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 12, 2026
Scotland bishops say assisted suicide bill violates religious freedom As Scotland nears a final vote by the Scottish Government’s Assisted Dying for Terminal Ill Adults Bill, the country’s bishops are expressing “deep concern” about the proposal. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-uk-and-ireland/2026/03/scotland-bishops-say-assisted-suicide-bill-violates-religious-freedom/ #Catholic #Crux #Bishop #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 10, 2026
EU recovery funds fuel frenzied restorations around Rome, including at famed basilica Some of the lesser-known treasures at San Pietro in Vincoli basilica in Rome, known for Michelangelo’s massive marble statue of Moses, are finally being restored. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2026/03/eu-recovery-funds-fuel-frenzied-restorations-around-rome-including-at-famed-basilica/ #Catholic #Crux #Mass #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 06, 2026
In war-torn Lebanon, a Filipino Jesuit stands with abandoned migrants In war-torn Lebanon, a Filipino Jesuit stands with abandoned migrants. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia/2026/03/in-war-torn-lebanon-a-filipino-jesuit-stands-with-abandoned-migrants/ #Catholic #Crux #Jesuit #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 06, 2026
Bishop says Pope’s visit to show Christianity ‘an asset to Algeria’ As Pope Leo XVI prepares to visit Algeria, the Bishop Michel Jean-Paul Guillaud of Constantine says the Holy Father’s presence will demonstrate that Christianity “is an asset and not a danger” to Algeria. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2026/03/bishop-says-popes-visit-to-show-christianity-an-asset-to-algeria/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo #Bishop
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 06, 2026
Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC Catholic church marking the start of a Supreme Court term A New Jersey man pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term, court records show.... 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2026/03/man-pleads-guilty-to-bringing-explosives-to-a-dc-catholic-church-marking-the-start-of-a-supreme-court-term/ #Catholic #Crux #Mass
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 01, 2026
Bishops to launch initiatives against violence on Ecuador-Colombia border The Church in both countries is expressing concern about the impact of ongoing violence on local residents and stepping up joint efforts to provide pastoral accompaniment. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2026/03/bishops-to-launch-initiatives-against-violence-on-ecuador-colombia-border/ #Catholic #Crux #Bishop #Church
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Mar 01, 2026
Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgment’ The Vatican on Saturday gave the media a sneak peak to the cleaning operation, which is taking place on a floor-to-ceiling scaffolding that has obscured the imposing fresco of heaven and hell that dominates the front of the chapel. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2026/03/vatican-removes-salty-white-film-coating-michelangelos-the-last-judgment/ #Catholic #Crux #Vatican #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Feb 27, 2026
In ‘El Mencho’s’ last redoubt, a crucifix, saint candles and a handwritten psalm Items found inside the final redoubt in Jalisco state of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” who was killed by the Mexican army on Sunday, revealed a side to the feared cartel boss few would have imagined: His religious fervor. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2026/02/in-el-menchos-last-redoubt-a-crucifix-saint-candles-and-a-handwritten-psalm/ #Catholic #Crux #Saint #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Feb 25, 2026
Sri Lanka police arrest former intelligence chief in connection with 2019 bombings Police in Sri Lanka arrested the country’s former intelligence chief in connection with suicide bomb attacks in 2019 that killed nearly 270 people and were believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group, a spokesman said. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia/2026/02/sri-lanka-police-arrest-former-intelligence-chief-in-connection-with-2019-bombings/ #Catholic #Crux #Christian
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Feb 18, 2026
Lion of Three Worlds: New book examines papal office at dawn of Leonine era The volume is unique in offering a comprehensive view of the papal office itself, and of the circumstances of the Vatican and of the Church into the global leadership of which Leo XIV has come. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2026/02/lion-of-three-worlds-new-book-examines-papal-office-at-dawn-of-leonine-era/ #Catholic #Crux #Vatican #Church
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Feb 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV: Audience appeals for Colombian flood victims, sick & suffering worldwide, European unity In Spanish-language remarks to pilgrims and tourists present in the Paul VI Hall for his weekly General Audience on Wednesday morning, the pontiff said he commends “the victims and all those affected by the severe floods in Colombia.”... 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2026/02/pope-leo-xiv-audience-appeals-for-colombian-flood-victims-sick-suffering-worldwide-european-unity/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Feb 09, 2026
In milestone election, Indian bishops choose Dalit cardinal to head conference “In a time marked by division, violence, and growing social tensions,” Poola said, “the Church is called to be a sign of reconciliation, dialogue, and hope.” 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia/2026/02/in-milestone-election-indian-bishops-choose-dalit-cardinal-to-head-conference/ #Catholic #Crux #Bishop #Church #Hope
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Feb 06, 2026
Pope, an avid athlete, extols physical and spiritual benefits of sport in Olympic message Pope Leo XIV, an avid tennis player and sports fan, marked the start of the Winter Games on Friday by extolling the positive values of sport and fair play while warning that the pursuit of profits and performance risked corrupting sport entirely.... 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2026/02/pope-an-avid-athlete-extols-physical-and-spiritual-benefits-of-sport-in-olympic-message/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Feb 05, 2026
Built to Endure: A Publisher’s Note on Crux’s Leadership and Mission Dear Reader, Crux was founded in 2014 by the Boston Globe to provide independent, serious, and fair-minded journalism covering the Vatican and the global Catholic Church. Crux became independent in 2016 and has never ceased pursuing that mission of journalistic excellence. Crux’s mission does not end with the passing of […]... 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/editors-note/2026/02/built-to-endure-a-publishers-note-on-cruxs-leadership-and-mission/ #Catholic #Crux #Vatican
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@CatholicNews@na.social · Jan 30, 2026
Pope tells Vatican office that processes sex abuse cases to uphold truth, justice and charity Pope Leo XIV told the Vatican’s doctrine office on Thursday to uphold truth, justice and charity when deciding clergy sex abuse cases. 🔗 https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2026/01/pope-tells-vatican-office-that-processes-sex-abuse-cases-to-uphold-truth-justice-and-charity/ #Catholic #Crux #PopeLeo #Vatican #Doctrine
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