A human rights expert has warned that anti-Christian hate crime is being fueled by “religious illiteracy” among Western officials, as an intergovernmental report confirmed worsening discrimination across Europe.

While the famed image of Our Lady of Czestochowa is known worldwide, its story is full of dramatic events worth acknowledging.

The parents of both children confirmed as victims of the Aug. 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church issued their first statements in the aftermath, mourning the loss of their children.

As the sun set the evening of Aug. 28, mourners lingered in front of Annunciation Catholic Church before a robust memorial of flowers, stuffed animals, toys and candles.

Bishop Paul Tighe, a top official at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education, is urging caution on artificial intelligence — warning that its hidden environmental costs, impact on jobs and broader social risks can’t be overlooked.