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A photograph taken on July 3, 2022 shows an tail section of a 300mm rocket which appear to contained cluster bombs launched from a BM-30 Smerch multiple rocket launcher embedded in the ground after shelling in Kramatorsk, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Biden administration to send cluster bombs to Ukraine: What has the Church said?

Jul 7, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Cluster bombs are mass casualty arms that present a grave threat to civilians both because of their large impact area... Read more

Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, during the indictment presented by the dictatorship of Nicaragua on Jan. 10, 2023.

Congressman renews request to visit bishop imprisoned by Nicaraguan dictatorship

Jul 7, 2023

By David Ramos

Rep. Chris Smith said he remains very concerned about the safety and well-being of Bishop Rolando José Álvarez after writing... Read more

Iowa state capitol building in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa governor calls special session to consider abortion restrictions

Jul 6, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Lawmakers will consider new abortion restrictions after the last effort was halted by the state Supreme Court. Read more

Eduardo Verástegui speaks at the Vitae Summit in Vatican City on Sept. 1, 2022.

Anti-human-trafficking film ‘Sound of Freedom’ just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office

Jul 6, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Catholic filmmaker Eduardo Verastegui recently explained how and why he got involved with the film. Read more

Thomas Monaghan, founder of Domino's Pizza, spoke to Colm Flynn on EWTN News In-Depth on June 23, 2023.

The founder of Domino’s Pizza wants to be beacon for Catholic higher education

Jul 6, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Thomas Monaghan realized he was trying to prove he was successful, so he sold his business and changed his focus. Read more

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Man shot at DC’s Catholic University was Kentucky high school teacher

Jul 6, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Police believe that the two men knew each other, Catholic University of America President Peter Kilpatrick said. Read more

A statue of Blessed Michael McGivney, sculpted by Stanley Bliefeld, is displayed outside of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut.

Blessed Michael McGivney is namesake of New Haven’s new citywide parish

Jul 5, 2023

By Joseph Pronechen

The Catholic community now consists of eight church buildings under one administrative umbrella. Read more

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Man fatally shot on DC campus of Catholic University of America

Jul 5, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The university said that the two individuals are believed to have known each other and “this was not a random... Read more

Cross installed after Father's Day 2023 at Santiago Retreat Center, Orange County, California.

Destruction of Catholic retreat center’s cross a possible hate crime, Orange County authorities say

Jul 5, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The cross had recently been installed and was apparently destroyed using a chainsaw. Read more

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Keep humanity the focus of tech innovations, says new Vatican-approved ethics guide

Jul 4, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

“If we build the future badly, we will live in a terrible world,” the handbook warns Big Tech. Read more

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Sheen rally coming to Illinois aims to reignite his beatification Mass

Jul 4, 2023

By Joseph Pronechen

The all-day event July 9 will focus on Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s messages for our times and a petition to have... Read more

Death penalty.

Catholic priest shares inside look of accompanying a man on death row

Jul 4, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Father Dustin Feddon from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee tells CNA what it was like to walk with Darryl Barwick to... Read more

The Frassati Hiking Pilgrimage takes individuals to the same mountains Frassati climbed.

Frassati pilgrimage takes Catholics ‘to the heights’ as they walk in Blessed Pier Giorgio’s footsteps

Jul 4, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Frassati Hiking Pilgrimage organized by Creatio brings individuals to the same mountains Frassati climbed. Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles blesses the newly renovated Mission San Gabriel at a June 27, 2023, ceremony.

After devastating arson, Los Angeles’ famed Mission San Gabriel reopens for worship

Jul 3, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

“Mission San Gabriel will always be the true spiritual heart of Los Angeles,” Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said... Read more

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Study: Abortion restrictions led to 9,800 more births in Texas over nine months

Jul 3, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The study was the first of its kind to investigate how abortion laws impact birth rates.  Read more

A view of Baltimore's Basilica nestled amid the city's famed row houses

Archdiocese of Baltimore adds 42 accused individuals to child sex abuse list

Jul 3, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The additional names come following Maryland Attorney General’s April report on child sexual abuse in the archdiocese dating back to... Read more

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This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July 2023

Jul 3, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“In the Eucharist, it is Christ who offers himself, who gives himself for us,” the pope said. Read more

Bishop Michael Olson.

Judge dismisses Texas monastery’s lawsuit against Fort Worth bishop

Jul 1, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

The Carmelite nuns of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington, Texas, plan to appeal the judge’s ruling. Read more

NFL star Benjamin Watson discusses his work in the pro-life movement with "EWTN News Nightly" host Tracy Sabol on June 22, 2023.

‘Do your job’: What NFL star says pro-lifers can learn from his time with the Patriots

Jul 1, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

Former New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson says he believes pro-lifers are in a “new fight for life.” Read more

Indiana state capitol.

Indiana Supreme Court: Abortion ban does not violate state constitution

Jun 30, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

According to a Friday ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court, the abortion ban stands, but litigation is still ongoing.  Read more