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Christian oppression in Nigeria, Iran intensifies, report finds

Nigeria, Iran draw special focus of ICC in Global Persecution Index

Quinton Amundson · July 27, 2026

International Christian Concern’s (ICC) 2026 Global Persecution Index spotlights intensifying oppression and execution of Jesus’ disciples in Nigeria and Iran.

Tentative Iran deal reached, but obstacles remain

Kate Scanlon · June 16, 2026

After a framework was reached for a deal to end the war in Iran, a Catholic expert in peacekeeping said that while there is cause for optimism, key obstacles remain.

Prayer sought for seafarers trapped by war

Gina Christian · April 29, 2026

As the U.S. and Iran face off over the Strait of Hormuz, Catholic maritime ministry leaders are calling for prayer and support for the thousands of souls trapped at sea amid the war.

Italy: Church leaders, politicians denounce Trump's online attack against Pope Leo

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 14, 2026

Italian bishops reiterated their support for Pope Leo XIV in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's online tirade against the pontiff.

Pope Leo praises ceasefire as ‘genuine hope,’ presses for dialogue, peace

Josephine Peterson · April 8, 2026

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly announced ceasefire in the Middle East as “a sign of genuine hope” after what he described as “hours of extreme tension.”

Israel to allow Church leaders to celebrate Holy Week, Easter at holy sites, Latin patriarchate says

Junno Arocho Esteves · March 30, 2026

An agreement has been reached with Israeli authorities to allow Holy Week and Easter celebrations to take place at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

MP Garnett Genuis explaining "cautious" just war support for U.S.-Israeli intervention in Iran

Catholic Register Staff · March 25, 2026

The newsletter of Alberta Conservative MP Garnett Genuis explaining "cautious" just war support for U.S.-Israeli intervention in Iran.

Pope Leo XIV meets with evacuated Tehran cardinal as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran continue

Courtney Mares · March 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV met privately March 11 with the cardinal archbishop of Tehran after the Belgian-born prelate was evacuated from Iran amid U.S. and Israeli military strikes on the country.

Christians again under siege as Mideast erupts

‘Scapegoats for actions from the West’

Quinton Amundson · March 10, 2026

Among Christians monitoring the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, there is clear and present concern for Christians imperilled by the ongoing explosive violence.

Statement from the CCCB calling for prayer for ceace in the Middle East

Catholic Register Staff · March 5, 2026

The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a Statement Calling the Catholic Faithful to Prayer for Peace in the Middle East.