Buffalo’s Historic St. Ann’s Catholic Church Burns in Arson Attack Amid Mosque Conversion Push
Buffalo fire officials say a second fire at the former St. Ann’s Church in one week was arson, raising new concerns about the future of the 1886 landmark.
Pope Tells Africans: Stay Home
Pope Leo XIV used a stop in Cameroon to urge young Africans to build their own countries instead of chasing a better future abroad. His remarks touched a raw nerve in the migration debate, where slogans usually arrive faster than solutions.
Cardinals vs. Trump on 60 Minutes
Three American cardinals used a Sunday night TV interview to criticize President Trump, while supporters and critics argued over what the church should say about borders, abortion, and politics.
Easter Conversion Surge Catches Attention
Catholic dioceses and national polling are both pointing to renewed interest in faith, especially among younger adults and young men. The hard part is separating real momentum from the usual PR glow.
France’s Baptism Boom Won’t Slow Down
A new French bishops survey reports 21,386 baptisms planned for the 2026 Easter Vigil, with adults driving most of the increase. The numbers keep rising, which is awkward for anyone who thought Europe had finished with religion.