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Mexican priest moves to undisclosed location after death threats in Guerrero

Mexican Father José Filiberto Velázquez. (Credit: Facebook.)

Mexican priest moves to undisclosed location after death threats in Guerrero

Jan 16
Eduardo Campos Lima

A van displaying a sign passes Big Ben as demonstrators both for and against assisted dying hold banners outside Parliament in London, Friday, June 20, 2025, as British lawmakers are set to vote Friday on whether to back a Bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales. (Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP.)

Assisted Suicide bill opposed by Catholic bishops in Wales

Jan 16
Charles Collins

People lay down flowers in tribute to the victims after the official commemorative ceremony for the victims of the deadly fire at the "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana, in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Credit: Claudio Thoma/Keystone/Pool via AP.)

Pope seeks to console families of young Italian victims of New Year’s Swiss Alps bar fire

Jan 15
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Frei Gilson sings on his YouTube video. (Credit: Frei Gilson.)

Catholic priest was Brazil’s most watched streamer in 2025

Jan 15
Eduardo Campos Lima

Frei Gilson sings on his YouTube video. (Credit: Frei Gilson.)

Catholic priest was Brazil’s most watched streamer in 2025

Jan 15
Eduardo Campos Lima

Cardinal Angelo Becciu in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Aug. 27, 2022. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Vatican City high appeal court rejects prosecutor’s appeal in Becciu case

Jan 13
Crux Staff

Government supporters demand President Nicolas Maduro’s release from U.S. custody during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Credit: Ariana Cubillos/AP.)

Virgin Mary procession draws thousands as Venezuela faces uncertain future

Jan 15
Associated Press

Athanasius Abanulo, from Nigeria, celebrates Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lanett, Ala., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. He is one of numerous international clergy helping ease a U.S. priest shortage by serving in Catholic dioceses across the country. (Credit: Jessie Wardarski/AP.)

New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving US congregations

Jan 15
Tiffany Stanley,
Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press

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Families of the Victims of the 1972 Bloody Sunday hold a protest outside Belfast Crown court in Northern Ireland on Sep. 15, 2025. (Credit: Peter Morrison/AP.)

Lawyer urges judge to acquit British ex-soldier in 1972 Bloody Sunday killings in Northern Ireland

Oct 17, 2025
Brian Melley,
Associated Press

Advocates list 100s of allegedly abusive California priests

Sep 30, 2022
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Kin of dead sex abuse victim sue under new California law

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California church sees victory in order from high court

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Church: California city violated its rights during pandemic

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