The Italian nun saving women from human trafficking

‘From despair to serenity’: The Italian nun saving women from human trafficking Sister Carla Venditti of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus lives in Avezzano, Italy, and is known as the “anti-trafficking nun.” St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary The feast of St. John the Evangelist, an apostole who played a very prominent role in many of the New Testament narratives, is celebrated Dec. 27. Trump vows more strikes on Nigerian militants due to Christian persecution President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would wage more military strikes if the ongoing persecution of Christians persists in the country. First Holy Door closed: ‘Special time for the Church is closed, but not God’s grace’ The Holy Door of St. Mary Major Basilica, one of five in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, was the first to close.

Sudanese bishop delivers Christmas message in midst of war The bishop of a war-torn Sudanese diocese addressed the people of God in the midst of their suffering and the hope still carried by the celebration of Christmas.