Daily Catholic News:
Bishop Raimo Goyarrola of Helsinki has confirmed that Finland’s first Catholic school will not be opening in August as planned. The project has been delayed, with the new expected opening date set for 2027. The reasons for the delay have not been disclosed.
A recent Pew report has found that the majority of American Catholics are in favor of the death penalty for those convicted of murder. The research indicates that support for the death penalty among U.S. adults has risen by 6 percentage points since April 2021. The report does not provide reasons for this increase in support.
The United Nations has reported an increase in migrant deaths on two routes in early 2026, a development that has raised concerns within the Vatican. The increase in deaths, primarily from drowning incidents in the Mediterranean Sea, has been a matter of serious concern for Pope Leo XIV. The Pope has not yet commented on the recent UN findings.
In Colombia, a priest led his congregation to safety during an earthquake, carrying the Blessed Sacrament with him. Father Oscar Aguirre quickly prayed, grabbed the Blessed Sacrament, and directed his congregation to leave the church as it began to shake immediately after the consecration. There have been no reports of injuries or fatalities among the congregation.
The United Nations has issued a letter warning Nigeria of the risk of violence towards Christian women and girls. The letter expressed serious concern regarding patterns of religiously motivated violence and persecution, particularly towards Christians, including women and girls. The Nigerian government has not yet responded to the letter.