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Keynote speakers at “The Beauty of Truth: Navigating Society Today as a Catholic Woman” conference, held Jan. 9-10, 2026, in Houston (left to right): Erika Bachiochi, Mary Eberstadt, Angela Franks, Pia de Solenni, and Leah Sargeant. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the University of St. Thomas

Catholic women discuss beauty, difficulty, redemptive nature of Church’s teachings on sexuality

Jan 18, 2026

By Amira Abuzeid

At a recent symposium hosted by the Catholic Women’s and Gender Studies Program at the University of St. Thomas, women... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington and Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond. | Credit: Katie Yoder/EWTN News; photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Washington

Virginia bishops condemn proposed abortion amendment: ‘We will fight’

Jan 18, 2026

By Kate Quiñones

The Virginia Catholic bishops spoke out against an abortion amendment that would remove state protections for unborn children.  Read more

A woman receives a baby shower at her local church through Embrace Grace. | Credit: Embrace Grace

How one woman’s unexpected pregnancy launched a pro-life group helping women in need

Jan 18, 2026

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Amy Ford was 19 years old when she found herself in an unplanned pregnancy. Scared, she attempted to get an... Read more

Father Travis Moger on the day of his ordination alongside his son, Mark; wife, Amelia; mother; and daughter, Maddy. | Credit: EWTN News screenshot

From Baptist pastor to Catholic priest: A unique journey to priesthood

Jan 17, 2026

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Father Travis Moger is a priest in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, who had an unconventional path to the... Read more

Scene from the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. | Credit: “EWTN News in Depth”/Screenshot

U.S. bishops say multimillion-dollar Eucharistic revival bore spiritual fruit

Jan 17, 2026

By Tessa Gervasini

This week, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the report for the National Eucharistic Revival Impact Study. Read more

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CUA professor launches AI marketplace in line with Catholic social teaching

Jan 17, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

Almma AI facilitates transactions for AI-related products, allowing people to upload their creations to be purchased or, in some cases,... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Aug. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Trump to negotiate with Congress over pro-life protections in health plan

Jan 16, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

President Trump initially shifted on the Hyde Amendment. Read more

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NYPD increasing presence at churches after incidents at Staten Island Catholic parishes

Jan 16, 2026

By Daniel Payne

Several Catholic churches on Staten Island have been vandalized or attacked in recent weeks. Read more

U.S. Vice President JD Vance. | Credit: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Vice President Vance, House Speaker Johnson to speak at 2026 March for Life

Jan 16, 2026

By Tessa Gervasini

Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, is also set to address the Jan. 23 rally. Read more

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done

Jan 16, 2026

By Madalaine Elhabbal

A bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, would extend religious workers’ visas while green card applications are pending. Read more

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EWTN launches unified Catholic news brand: CNA and ACI Group become EWTN News

Jan 16, 2026

By Daniel Payne

EWTN has rolled out a major rebrand, bringing multiple affiliate outlets and coverage brands into “one global news organization.” Read more

The Becket Fund releases its annual Religious Freedom Index (RFI) on Jan. 16, 2026, exploring American attitudes on the First Amendment. | Credit: Leigh Prather/Shutterstock

Becket report finds increases in support for religious liberty in the public square

Jan 16, 2026

By Tessa Gervasini

The annual Religious Freedom Index (RFI) by the Becket Fund found increases in support for religious liberty, including instances of... Read more

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Republican senators urge more regulations on abortion pill in Senate hearing

Jan 15, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

Republican lawmakers urged more restrictions on chemical abortion drugs, while Democratic lawmakers promoted broad access to the drugs. Read more

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UPDATE: Ohio moves to close nursing home amid ‘widespread care failures’ after purchase from Catholic nuns

Jan 15, 2026

By Daniel Payne

Ohio is moving to shut down a nursing home after a group of Catholic nuns sold it, amid reports that... Read more

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services headquarters building in Washington, D.C. | Credit: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trump administration restores Title X funding to Planned Parenthood

Jan 14, 2026

By Kate Quiñones

Tens of millions of dollars of funding have been restored for Planned Parenthood’s birth control and other non-abortion services. Read more

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Multistate lawsuit challenges ‘gender conditions’ tied to HHS funding

Jan 14, 2026

By Amira Abuzeid

Twelve states are suing the Department of Health and Human Services to block “gender conditions” on federal grants, claiming unlawful... Read more

Republicans say they are crafting a bill to permanently defund Planned Parenthood Jan. 13, 2026. | Credit: usarmyband, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

House Republican budget plan would permanently defund Planned Parenthood

Jan 14, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

GOP lawmakers say they will craft legislation to extend and make permanent the temporary freeze on federal funds for abortion... Read more

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UPDATE: Homeland Security Department says rule will address religious worker visa backlog

Jan 14, 2026

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Department of Homeland Security is announcing rules to address the backlog for religious worker visas. Read more

Scott Adams had previously announced his intention to convert to Christianity. | Credit: Art of Charm, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On his dying day, renowned cartoonist’s faith in Christ made public

Jan 13, 2026

By Daniel Payne

Scott Adams, the creator of the long-running “Dilbert” comic strip whose art satirized the typical American workplace, died Tuesday at... Read more

The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Charleen Katra (right) speaks at a panel accompanied by former American Catholic Historical Association President Mary Dunn (left). | Credit: Ken Oliver-Méndez/CNA

UPDATE: National Catholic Partnership on Disability wins service award from Catholic historians

Jan 13, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

Historians awarded a Catholic nonprofit that helps parishes and schools provide catechesis for people with disabilities. Read more