Chair Vicky Hartzler: "We applaud President Donald J. Trump for making Nigeria a CPC due to its egregious violations of FoRB. The Trump admin can now use the various presidential actions outlined in IRFA to incentivize Nigeria to protect its citizens and hold perpetrators accountable."

Vice Chair Dr. Asif Mahmood: "Naming Nigeria as a CPC is an important first step that the Commission has consistently recommended since 2009. The USG should redouble efforts with the gov't in Abuja to stem the violence targeting Christians, Muslims, and other religious communities."

Visit the Saint John Paul II National Shrine for veneration of the Shrine’s relics, available from November 1st to November 11th. Relics include relics of saints and blesseds, such as Saint John Paul II, Saint Faustina Kowalska, Saint Mother Teresa, Blessed Stanley Rother, and

In various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution. I think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other countries from which we frequently hear of attacks on communities and places of worship. God is a merciful Father who desires

Tonight, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris is illuminated in red until midnight to commemorate persecuted Christians around the world 🙏

Chair Hartzler: “We mourn the victims of the horrific attack at Bondi Beach during a Hannukah celebration. This deadly tragedy is a deeply disturbing trend of the rise of antisemitism. Individuals & governments need to rise up in support of the Jewish community and FoRB for all."

Cmmr Stephen Schneck: “The CCP has continuously denied Jimmy Lai access to the Catholic sacrament of Communion while in prison. US gov't officials should seek a prison visit to ensure his FoRB rights are respected--now even more urgent following his conviction on sham charges”

Welcome to the Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks! Join us in prayer as the faithful of New York welcome Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the head of the Archdiocese of New York.

This is an excellent, deeply morally substantive, speech by Pope Leo. He is addressing ambassadors from nations across the globe. (I'm grateful to Edward Feser for calling attention to the speech.) vatican.va/content/leo-xi…

TOMORROW: Hearing on FoRB Violations Against Christians Abroad 📅Tuesday, January 13, 2026 🕙10 am - 12 pm ET 📍Capitol Hill, Senate Dirksen 106 Register ⤵️ uscirf.gov/events/hearing…

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence. This Franciscan

Magnificat anima mea Dominum — “My soul magnifies the Lord.”

Winter in DC. Capital Weather Gang #SnowDay 🥶

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, I would like to recall that the Church remains faithful to the unwavering position of the Declaration #NostraAetate against every form of antisemitism. The Church rejects any discrimination or harassment based on ethnicity, language, nationality, or

Today, the memorial of Saint Josephine Bakhita, we celebrate the World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. I thank the religious and all those who are committed to combating and eliminating current forms of slavery. Together with them, I say: peace begins

Save the Date: USCIRF Annual Report Release March 4, 2026, 10:00am ET, Capitol Hill

The Holy See has officially informed Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to an announcement from the diocese. “The next step in the process is

May #OurLadyOfLourdes, whom we celebrate today, accompany you with a mother’s care, intercede for you before God, and obtain graces to sustain you on your journey. We entrust to her all those who are ill, whom we remember with particular affection on this World Day of the Sick.

Catholic clergy and other faith leaders are among the many who have been unjustly detained, abused, and forcibly exiled by the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship. This designation puts Nicaraguan officials on notice - participating in the dictatorship's repression and human rights

RSVP: 2026 Annual Report Release Event March 4, 2026, 10:00am ET, Capitol Hill uscirf.gov/events/2026-an…