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Religious freedom at the World Cup remains an elusive goal for one in every three nations competing in the 2026 tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place from 11 June to 19

Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Saint Lucia believes that as secularism grows across the Caribbean and more young people drift away from the Church, Christians must rediscover a deeper and more resilient faith. While

Religious persecution in Europe and the Americas has become a clear trend as the number of churches attacked or vandalised continues to rise across once-Christian nations. Despite the increasing frequency of these targeted

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ferdinand Habsburg as its new Secretary General. Habsburg joins the charity following a successful international career in

During his first visit to the international headquarters of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) since being appointed president of the pontifical foundation, Cardinal Kurt Koch highlighted the importance of the charity’s

The number of kidnappings also dropped slightly compared to 2024 but remains a major problem in parts of Africa. Fewer priests were arrested or kidnapped in 2025 compared to 2024, but the numbers