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Pew report finds Christians are often largest group in the world’s most religiously diverse places

Among the most populous nations, the U.S. ranks first in religious diversity. Singapore is the most religiously diverse country overall, and the U.S. ranks 32nd.

Vatican offers talks with Society of St. Pius X, warns illicit consecrations would end dialogue

The Vatican’s doctrinal office told a traditionalist group that consecrating bishops without a papal mandate would mean a “decisive rupture” of communion.

Archdiocese evaluates canonical sanctions after ‘trans’ wedding in Argentina

The Archdiocese of Corrientes, Argentina, announced that it will act ex officio in accordance with canon law to take any “formal canonical disciplinary measures that may be appropriate.”

Notre Dame, Villanova finalizing plans to open college basketball season in Rome

Pope Leo XIV is a 1977 alumnus of Villanova University and an avid sports fan.

UPDATE: Prince George bishop calls for prayer, penance, saying shooting ‘has traumatized us all’

At least 10 people are dead, including young teens, and many are wounded in a mass shooting in northern British Columbia, Canada.

Vatican bank launches 2 new equity indexes aligned with Catholic principles

Two indexes with 50 companies each that adhere to Catholic social teachings were announced by the Vatican Bank in order to promote ethical Catholic investing.

China’s Catholic bishops back worship limits, prompting call for Vatican action

Nina Shea, Hudson Institute senior fellow, called on Pope Leo XIV to summon Chinese bishops to the Vatican for supporting the “suppression of Chinese Catholicism.”

Multiple U.S. bishops join call for Notre Dame to rescind appointment of pro-abortion advocate

Though backlash to the appointment has been growing for weeks, the university has not backed off the controversial decision.

How urban planning is used to undermine Christian institutions in Turkey

Authorities are using zoning laws and urban planning regulations to prevent construction of Christian institutions, according to a new report documenting restrictions across multiple cities.

Jubilee 2033: Rift between Moscow and Constantinople patriarchates threatens ecumenical progress

The 2033 Jubilee will commemorate the bimillennium of the Redemption but the main ecumenical obstacle is the rift between the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate and the Patriarchate of Constantinople.