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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Superior, which has programs for the disabled, elderly, and impoverished, argued caring for those in need is part of its religious mission.

Catholic Charities appeals Wisconsin ruling blocking its religious tax exemption

Aug 13, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Superior argued caring for those in need is part of its religious mission.  Read more

In his remarks at the ordination of 23 new priests, Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah expressed gratitude and joy for the growing number of priests serving in his Episcopal See in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka on Aug. 10, 2024.

Number of Catholic priests for Nigerian diocese surpasses 400 with 23 new ordinations

Aug 13, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The number of Catholic priests serving Nigeria’s Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400 following the ordination of 23 new priests... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller — the former head of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) — said there is “no proof” that he mishandled money during his tenure and referred to allegations of financial improprieties as a “defamation strategy” in an EWTN interview that aired on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

Cardinal Müller on EWTN: ‘Financial improprieties’ allegation is a ‘defamation strategy’

Aug 13, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“They have no arguments against my ideology, and therefore they want to disavow or make defamation of my person,” Cardinal... Read more

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American support for euthanasia based on ‘false dichotomy,’ Catholic researcher says

Aug 13, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

A poll found that 71% support legalized euthanasia in the U.S., but Dr. Scott French believes Americans’ support for euthanasia... Read more

Aerial view of Buffalo, New York, with a focus on St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church (left).

Will a Buffalo Catholic church become a mosque? Here’s what to know

Aug 13, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Diocese of Buffalo sold the former St. Ann’s Church and Shrine to a group associated with the local Downtown... Read more

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Oklahoma school board rescinds contract for Catholic charter school

Aug 13, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In late June the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against the school’s establishment and ordered the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board... Read more

Pro-life activist Matthew Engelthaler places signs in front of Camelback Family Planning, an abortion clinic in Phoenix, on April 18, 2024.

Arizona’s pro-abortion measure will appear on November ballot

Aug 13, 2024

By Daniel Payne

“The Arizona Abortion Access Act is on the ballot as Proposition 139!” Arizona for Abortion Access announced on its Facebook... Read more

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