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From Baptist pastor to Catholic priest: A unique journey to priesthood
Father Travis Moger is a priest in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, who had an unconventional path to the... Read more
Former U.S. ambassador to Holy See weighs in on Vatican diplomacy in Venezuela, U.S.
The Vatican’s engagement with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, Francis Rooney said, likely had diplomatic intentions to strengthen her... Read more
U.S. bishops say multimillion-dollar Eucharistic revival bore spiritual fruit
This week, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the report for the National Eucharistic Revival Impact Study. Read more
Abortions hit record high in England and Wales
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
‘We only want treatment’: Catholics caught in Bangladesh-India visa crisis
Since political unrest erupted in August 2024, tightened Indian visa policies have dramatically cut cross-border travel, blocking thousands of Bangladeshi... Read more
As war and division spread, Europe’s churches renew call for prayer and unity
In a letter addressed to Catholic bishops across the continent, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius, Lithuania, linked this call to... Read more
CUA professor launches AI marketplace in line with Catholic social teaching
Almma AI facilitates transactions for AI-related products, allowing people to upload their creations to be purchased or, in some cases,... Read more
Trump to negotiate with Congress over pro-life protections in health plan
President Trump initially shifted on the Hyde Amendment. Read more
NYPD increasing presence at churches after incidents at Staten Island Catholic parishes
Several Catholic churches on Staten Island have been vandalized or attacked in recent weeks. Read more
Dutch conservative activist and Catholic convert barred from entering the UK
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Vice President Vance, House Speaker Johnson to speak at 2026 March for Life
Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, is also set to address the Jan. 23 rally. Read more
Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done
A bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, would extend religious workers’ visas while green card applications are pending. Read more
Christian symbols in public buildings on trial before European Court of Human Rights
ADF International goes to court to defend the right to display Christian symbols in Greece’s public buildings. Read more
EWTN launches unified Catholic news brand: CNA and ACI Group become EWTN News
EWTN has rolled out a major rebrand, bringing multiple affiliate outlets and coverage brands into “one global news organization.” Read more
‘Our Lady of Arabia’ in Kuwait elevated to minor basilica in presence of Cardinal Parolin
The elevation of Our Lady of Arabia Church in Kuwait to a minor basilica is a historic first for the... Read more
Becket report finds increases in support for religious liberty in the public square
The annual Religious Freedom Index (RFI) by the Becket Fund found increases in support for religious liberty, including instances of... Read more
French bishops condemn euthanasia bill ahead of Senate debate
The bill criminalizes “obstructing aid-in-dying” — mirroring abortion penalties — with up to two years in prison and a 30,000-euro... Read more
Nigeria accounts for 72% of Christian killings worldwide, new report finds
Of the 4,849 Christians killed for their faith worldwide, 3,490 were in Nigeria, according to Open Doors’ World Watch List... Read more
Italian diocese to award $58K to international ‘economy of fraternity’ prize winners
The former archbishop of Assisi, Domenico Sorrentino, instituted the award in 2020 on the day of St. Carlo Acutis’ Oct.... Read more
Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like to visit Mexico ‘soon’
In a meeting with the primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar, Pope Leo XIV expressed his desire to visit... Read more
