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Super Bowl Coach and Hall of Famer Tony Dungy is scheduled to speak at the 50th March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2023.

Who is Tony Dungy, the NFL Hall of Fame coach speaking at the March for Life? 

Jan 19, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

In interviews, Tony Dungy often makes it clear that his faith in Christ has been the primary driving factor of... Read more

The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022. Pro-abortion demonstrators gradually made up a decided majority of the crowd as the day wore on.

Supreme Court failed to find source of leaked opinion overturning Roe v. Wade

Jan 19, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Supreme Court announced today that it has failed to find the person responsible for the leaked draft opinion overturning... Read more

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Catholic astronomers: Newly discovered planet a testament to Earth’s ‘startling uniqueness’

Jan 19, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Catholic scientists from the Vatican Observatory and Benedictine College hailed the discovery of the planet as a testament “to the... Read more

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Is free childbirth the next step for the pro-life movement?

Jan 19, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Childbirth in America should be free, say two prominent pro-life leaders representing both sides of the political divide. Read more

A community of Benedictine sisters recording an album of sacred music.

‘Catholics Got Talent?’: Competition invites musicians to promote zeal for the Eucharist

Jan 18, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The musical competition is one facet of the multiyear National Eucharistic Revival. Read more

Ultrasound scan of 15 week-old baby

Even after Roe, most Americans support abortion restrictions: poll

Jan 18, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

A majority of Americans support some limits on abortion and Americans’ attitudes toward abortion have not significantly changed, a new... Read more

Young adults hold colorful signs outside the U.S. Supreme Court at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2022.

2023 March for Life: 8 things for pro-lifers to know

Jan 18, 2023

By Katie Yoder

This year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America. Read more

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Iowa diocese bans use of puberty blockers, transgender pronouns in schools and parishes

Jan 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, has banned the use of puberty-blocking drugs, transgender pronouns, and the use of bathrooms... Read more

"The Chosen" actor Jonathan Roumie meets Pope Francis at the Vatican on Aug. 11, 2021.

7 things to know about March for Life keynote speaker Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’

Jan 18, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The actor who portrays Jesus on the popular TV series is one of the featured speakers at this year's March... Read more

Sister André Randon.

Oldest person in the world, French Catholic nun Sister Andre, dies at 118

Jan 17, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Sister Andre Randon, a French nun and the oldest person in the world, has passed away at the age of... Read more

Theodore McCarrick outside Dedham District Court, Friday, Sept. 4, 2021.

McCarrick’s lawyers say he’s not competent to stand trial

Jan 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Defense attorneys plan to file a motion to dismiss the criminal case against Theodore McCarrick, who is accused of sexually... Read more

Former U.S. postal worker Gerald Groff believes his religious freedom was violated when heh was reprimanded for refusing to work on Sundays.

Supreme Court set to hear case of postal worker who refused to work Sundays

Jan 17, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Gerald Groff sued the U.S. Postal Service, arguing that he was wrongfully targeted because of his religious convictions. Read more

Mark Houck with his children

Pro-life advocate Mark Houck, who was arrested in FBI raid, to stand trial next week

Jan 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Houck was arrested at home in front of his terrified wife and kids, sparking national outrage and concern over the... Read more

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Lawsuit: CVS wrongly fired Christian employee for objections to abortifacients, contraception

Jan 17, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A Christian nurse practitioner claims that a CVS pharmacy wrongly fired her from her job after it ended her accommodation... Read more

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous I Have a Dream speech during the Aug 28 1963 march on Washington DC.

U.S. Catholic bishops observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 16, 2023

By Katie Yoder

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recalled Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in... Read more

Chika Anyanwu (left) and Father Josh Johnson

Catholics reflect on racial reconciliation in U.S. Church: ‘We must be rooted in prayer’

Jan 16, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Two prominent Catholic speakers say they have seen an openness among Catholics to acknowledge racism as a sin and as... Read more

Jim Caviezel (left) will once again portray Jesus in the new Mel Gibson movie "The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection," which is set to begin production in spring 2023.

Filming of ‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel set to begin this spring

Jan 15, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” will focus on the days immediately following Christ’s crucifixion. Read more

Young people in sports jerseys react after winning a friendly soccer game at World Youth Day in Panama in 2019.

Hanging up the jersey: What happens when God calls an athlete away from sports?

Jan 15, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Two prominent Catholic speakers, both of whom had successful athletic careers before embracing vocations, spoke to CNA this month SEEK23... Read more

Debbie and David Cowden, authors of “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents,” told EWTN News Nightly in an interview on Jan. 6, 2023, that the book is “really focusing on growing together as a family, loving God more, and raising our kids to be great saints.”

How one book is helping Catholic parents raise saints through the sleepless nights

Jan 14, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Many new parents might not realize how having a baby can affect their spiritual lives. “The Prayer Book for Tired... Read more

Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, delivers the opening keynote address at the inaugural Wonder Conference on Jan. 13, 2023.

Father Spitzer: God revealing himself to scientists through his ‘perfectly-designed-for-life universe’

Jan 13, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The popular host of EWTN’s “Father Spitzer’s Universe” delivered the keynote address at Word on Fire’s Wonder Conference. Read more