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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appears at a campaign rally at United Auto Workers Local 900 on Aug. 8, 2024, in Wayne, Michigan.

VP candidate Tim Walz’s record on Catholic issues: what you need to know

Aug 13, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Catholic leaders in Minnesota have raised concerns with the selection of Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Read more

Fertility rose at the end of the Depression and the end of World War II with the Baby Boom to more than 3.5 births for every woman by 1960 — then plummeted immediately thereafter.

Recent data reveal main reason younger Americans aren’t having kids 

Aug 13, 2024

By Daniel Payne

A Pew Research poll from July showed that, among Americans of prime childbearing years, a majority say they simply “don’t... Read more

Sarah Kroger, a Catholic worship leader, takes part in leading the faithful in praise and worship at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

Catholic worship leader Sarah Kroger: Music should challenge and change us

Aug 13, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger, who helped lead worship music at the National Eucharistic Congress, says worship music should “challenge and change... Read more

Anastasia Northrup founded the National Catholic Singles Conference.

Catholic women discuss the challenges of modern dating culture 

Aug 12, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

A quarter of 40-year-olds in the U.S. had never been married, Pew Research found in 2021. The Catholic marriage rate... Read more

An aerial view of Baltimore skyline on Dec. 1, 2016.

Baltimore judge rules ‘baby bonus’ proposal unconstitutional

Aug 12, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

If ultimately approved, the “baby bonus” measure would create a fund that would issue one-time $1,000 payments to parents in... Read more

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Executive Director Sister Norma Pimentel speaks to reporters on May 8, 2023, in Brownsville, Texas.

Catholic bishops reject claims that Catholic nonprofits facilitate illegal immigration

Aug 12, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“Catholic organizations cooperate in providing humanitarian aid with local, state, and federal officials,” the bishops’ statement read. Read more

“I’m alway looking to do something that makes people say ‘Wow!’ and stop people in their tracks,” said artist Tim Schmalz in reflecting on his more than 30 years as a sculptor.

Catholic artist Tim Schmalz brings Scripture to life with sculpture

Aug 12, 2024

By Martin Barillas

Schmalz, 52, recently created a massive bronze crucifix that was installed outside St. John the Evangelist Church in downtown Indianapolis. Read more

Holy Mass at Mount Calvary Catholic Church in Baltimore. The pastor, Father Albert Scharbach, told CNA that “families need to be fed spiritually; that’s the priority.”

What is the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter and why is it flourishing?

Aug 12, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Despite the rapidly secularizing culture in the U.S., many of the ordinariate’s parishes, known for their reverent liturgies and respect... Read more

Brody Malone poses alongside his father, John, after the U.S. men’s gymnastics team won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games on July 29, 2024.

Father of Olympic gymnast Brody Malone speaks of son’s faith following bronze medal win

Aug 11, 2024

By Gigi Duncan

Brody Malone, who won a bronze medal alongside Team USA’s men’s gymnastics team, has been outspoken about his Christian faith... Read more

During the 2024 Napa Institute Summer Conference,  Lila Rose spoke with EWTN News President Montse Alvarado about the task currently before the pro-life movement.

Lila Rose on 2024 task for pro-life movement, podcast debut on EWTN

On the occasion of her podcast joining the EWTN programming lineup, Lila Rose discussed the task currently before America’s pro-life... Read more

Archbishop-elect Richard Henning speaks with “EWTN News In Depth” host Catherine Hadro on Aug. 9, 2024, about his upcoming role as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston.

Boston Archbishop-elect Henning: ‘My mission is going to be the people in front of me’

Aug 10, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In an interview with “EWTN News In Depth,” Archbishop-elect Richard Henning, 59, said the call from the apostolic nuncio caught... Read more

University of Mary SURVE students Ethan Emineth (left), Grace Dahl (middle), and Mariapocs Ruiz Martinez (right). Mariapocs “Maria” is demonstrating how media is removed from a culture flask so that the number of cells in the culture can be measured. She is using aseptic technique in the presence of a Bunsen burner so that the culture media does not become contaminated.

Young Catholic scientists research blindness in program that ties together faith and science 

Aug 10, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

University of Mary Summer Undergraduate Research Vocation Experience program brings students together for scientific research and faith formation. Read more

Notre Dame philosophy professor David Solomon.

Longtime Notre Dame philosophy professor David Solomon converts to Catholicism

Aug 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

David Solomon, who arrived at the university in 1968, came into the Catholic Church earlier this year, according to Word... Read more

Des Moines’ St. Ambrose Cathedral has been the site of Prairie Fire Ministries’ monthly healing services.

Iowa healing ministry temporarily suspended over ‘canonical concerns’

Aug 9, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Prairie Fire Ministries says it received approval from its bishop in 2021. Read more

Former seminary student Broderick Witt entered the guilty plea at Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, where he was facing multiple counts of “pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor.”

Former seminarian pleads guilty in Ohio child porn case

Aug 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Broderick Witt faces multiple counts of “pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor.”  Read more

The Maine State House in Augusta.

Maine Catholic schools to be excluded from tuition grant program

Aug 9, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The state of Maine will fund private or public schools — even out of state — but Catholic schools are... Read more

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Investors urge Walmart, Costco to keep abortion pills out of stores

Aug 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The signatories of letters to the major retailers hold tens of millions of dollars in investments in the named corporations.  Read more

Edith Stein, pictured as a student in 1913-1914.

10 quotes from Edith Stein on what it means to be a woman 

Aug 9, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

On Aug. 9 the Catholic Church celebrates the life of philosopher, writer, and religious sister St. Teresa Benedicta of the... Read more

Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone poses with her medal after winning the women’s 400-meter hurdles final and setting a new world record during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on July 22, 2022.

Olympic track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone credits God for success

Aug 8, 2024

By Gigi Duncan

McLaughlin-Levrone, a devout Christian who attended Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, often references Scripture. Read more

John Denzel, 60,  an employee of St. Brigid of Kildare parish and school in Dublin, Ohio, was arrested for possession of child pornography.

Catholic school safe environment coordinator fired after arrest for possessing child porn

Aug 8, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

John Denzel, 60, conducted background checks and coordinated the parish and school’s “Protecting God’s Children” sexual abuse awareness course. Read more