China urging underground Catholics to join the state church, according to a report
The Chinese government has ramped up surveillance and restrictions affecting its estimated 12 million Catholics, intensifying efforts to pressure underground communities to affiliate with the state-controlled church, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. This pressure is seen as part of a long-term campaign to align religious groups with Communist Party ideologies, the organization […]
Pope’s Shortcoming: Trump’s Approval Ratings Among Church-Going Catholics Stand at 58 Percent
Pope Leon Interestingly, around 50 percent of practicing Catholics back President Trump in his approach towards Iran, which some see as a terrorist threat seeking nuclear capability. Now, it’s undeniable that Trump’s support is dwindling among those who identify as Catholic. However, for actual church-goers—those who attend Mass regularly—his support remains at a 58-42% ratio […]
Catholics Are at Odds Again as Democrat Attempts to Bring Back Unpopular TSA Policy
In today’s update, there’s a lot of buzz surrounding some allegations involving the Trump administration and the Vatican. It seems there’s a significant amount of outrage regarding claims that the administration may have pressured the Vatican and that some Republican candidates are aligning themselves with pro-LGBTQIA sentiments. On Wednesday, the Free Press stirred quite a […]
Catholics Criticize Venezuela for Stopping ‘Burning of Judas’ – Once Utilized to Oppose Socialists
Carlos Julio Rojas, a Venezuelan journalist and former political prisoner, recently accused the socialist government, led by acting president Delcy Rodriguez, of criminalizing the Catholic “Burning of Judah” Easter tradition. Rojas, who faced unjust detention by the Venezuelan regime shortly after participating in the 2024 Burning of Judah in Caracas, claimed that members of the […]
Report indicates Pentagon left out Catholics from Good Friday service
A report from the Huffington Post sparked discussion by claiming that Catholics were being excluded from Good Friday services at the Pentagon, which drew criticism from various sources. The Pentagon countered this, stating that over 3,500 employees were invited to attend Good Friday services in its internal chapel. However, the invitation was for Protestant services […]
Catholics in Jerusalem Call Off Traditional Celebrations Amid Ongoing War in Iran
Jerusalem Clergy Postpones Religious Events Amid Conflict The Catholic leadership in Jerusalem has decided to cancel or delay several religious events due to escalating security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This announcement came from Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. He indicated that the Palm Sunday procession would not occur […]
Catholics are upset after being repeatedly ignored by Mamdani.
Criticism of Mayor Mamdani’s Actions Last week, Mayor Mamdani’s absence from Archbishop Roland Hicks’ office stirred discontent among the city’s approximately 2.5 million Catholics. Some critics argue that Mamdani, a Muslim mayor who has previously faced claims of anti-Semitism, seemed to take a jab at the church by appointing trans activist Seen Dorosho to his […]
CatholicVote introduces Zeale, a faith platform for young Catholics.
CatholicVote Launches Zeale, a Platform for Gen Z CatholicVote has introduced a new platform named Zeale, designed specifically for young Americans. The aim is to engage them with faith, news, and the practice of prayer. “CatholicVote’s mission is to support Catholics in expressing their faith publicly. Zeale serves as a means for believers to connect […]
Most Catholics Back President Trump’s Large-Scale Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants
Poll Shows Majority of Catholic Voters Back Trump’s Immigration Policies A recent survey for the Catholic Television Network indicates that most Catholic voters are in favor of President Donald Trump and his approach to immigration. The poll, released on Thursday by EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research, revealed that many Catholic voters are leaning towards […]
Pope and Schwarzenegger Call on Catholics to ‘End’ Climate Change
Schwarzenegger and Pope Leo XIV Gather for Climate Conference Actor and environmental advocate Arnold Schwarzenegger met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Tuesday to speak at the Climate Conference, urging Catholics globally to “end climate change.” This three-day event commemorates the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ influential climate encyclical, “Laudato Si.” Before the conference, […]