The report consists of more than a dozen insights gleaned from the data, as well as related recommendations for parishes and dioceses that include the need to reduce barriers for individuals interested in exploring Catholicism.
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the influential churchman who shaped Catholic life in Italy for nearly two decades as both vicar of Rome and president of the Italian bishops' conference, died June 16 at age 95.
A new poll by PRRI shows two-thirds of Americans still prefer a nation made of many different faiths, despite the growth of Christian nationalism in the public square.
Religion is playing a far greater role in economic growth and prosperity than many people realize, affecting education, family size and savings, according to the Berlin-based think tank the Rockwool Foundation.
When immigrant communities are threatened by federal raids, parishes that serve those communities have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of what it means to "welcome the stranger," church liturgists say.
A new report shows more countries saw spikes in religious hostility by individuals and groups in 2023, the last year for which data is available — with the rise attributable in part to harassment of religious minorities and the ongoing impact of the Israel-Hamas war.
The violence has resulted in at least 12 deaths, widespread destruction of foreign-owned businesses and homes and thousands of migrants fleeing South Africa or seeking shelter in community centers, mosques, churches and police stations.
Nine Polish Salesian priests killed in German Nazi concentration camps during World War II were beatified June 6 at the Sanctuary of St. John Paul II in Kraków during a Mass that highlighted not only their martyrdom but also their lives as educators, pastors and mentors to young people.
In addition to his state recognition, the sainthood cause for Joseph Dutton, who watched over the orphaned boys of Kalaupapa Hansen's disease settlement for 44 years, has been submitted to the Vatican.
