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In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers his annual state of the nation address at the Gostiny Dvor conference center in central Moscow on Feb. 29, 2024.

Putin warns West of nuclear war risk over Ukraine troop deployment

Feb 29, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“[The West] must understand that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory,” Russian President Vladimir Putin... Read more

The Alabama State House, located in Montgomery, Alabama.

Alabama House passes bill protecting IVF

Feb 29, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The Republican-majority House passed the bill in a 94-6 vote just a week after the state Supreme Court ruled that... Read more

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What happens to the saints whose feast day falls on Feb. 29 when there is no leap year?

Feb 29, 2024

By Abel Camasca

The Church commemorates some saints on Feb. 29 — but what happens to them the other three years? Read more

Bishop Thomas Paprocki preaches the opening Mass of the Corpus Christi Priory in Springfield.

What should a Lenten homily be like? God told a saint

Feb 29, 2024

By Abel Camasca

St. Angelo d’Acri (1669–1739) heard a divine voice give him advice on preaching and went on to become known for... Read more

Pope Francis at the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on April 8, 2023.

Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2024 at the Vatican

Feb 29, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The schedule includes five papal liturgies, Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum, and other traditions to mark the most... Read more

A picture taken from a position in southern Israel on Feb. 29, 2024, shows smoke billowing over the Gaza Strip amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Vatican reiterates calls for hostage returns, cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

Feb 29, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin insisted on Tuesday that a “cease-fire” is the only way for the hostages... Read more

Blessed Rosario Livatino.

Relic of martyr killed by Mafia to be used in prison ministry in Naples

Feb 29, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The relics of Blessed Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge brutally killed by the mafia in 1990, will be brought to... Read more

Father Federico Highton is one of two Argentine priests who in 2015 founded the Order of St. Elijah, whose motto is “Through my God I shall go over a wall,” which comes from Psalm 17.

Order of Argentine priests spreads the Gospel where the Church has not gone before

Feb 29, 2024

By Martin Barillas

The Order of St. Elijah was founded in 2015 and seeks to emulate the saints’ missionary boldness. Read more

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, on Feb. 24, 2024.

Milei ends Argentine government use of ‘inclusive language’ promoted by gender ideology advocates

Feb 28, 2024

By Julieta Villar

Argentine President Javier Milei has ordered the prohibition of inclusive language by the national government. Read more

Both the pastor of nearby San Bernabé parish in El Escorial, Fr. Florentino de Andrés, along with the Archdiocese of Madrid, are considering the deconsecration of the chapel as a result of the ceremony.

Catholic chapel where two men celebrated ‘marriage’ now subject to deconsecration

Feb 28, 2024

By ACI Prensa, CNA Staff

The private Catholic chapel where two Spanish men celebrated their civil “marriage” last weekend is subject to “canonical effects” and... Read more

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What is the Catholic Church’s position on IVF?

Feb 28, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

While the Church encourages certain fertility treatments for couples struggling to have children, the use of IVF is contrary to... Read more

Psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson was interviewed by EWTN's Colm Flynn on Feb. 11, 2024.

Jordan Peterson discusses wife’s ‘miraculous’ recovery from cancer and her embrace of Catholicism

Feb 28, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In an interview with EWTN News, renowned psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson shared his perspective on his wife’s “miraculous”... Read more

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Alabama Republicans introduce bills that would let IVF clinics destroy human embryos

Feb 28, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The proposed legislation would providing clinics immunity from criminal prosecution and civil litigation when providing IVF services. Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful from his wheelchair during his Feb. 28, 2024, general audience at the Vatican.

Pope Francis visits the hospital: his health issues through the years

Feb 28, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis has faced numerous health challenges in recent years and yet still has maintained a busy schedule of meetings,... Read more

Texas Right to Life President John Seago speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Pro-lifers hold prayer rally in response to ‘satanic’ statue at University of Houston

Feb 28, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The 18-foot tall golden statue, titled “Witness” by artist Shahzia Sikander, depicts a woman with braids twisted in the shape... Read more

Flowers and candles are laid out on the sidewalk on Feb. 26, 2024, after a huge fire killed 10 people in a multi-story residential block in Valencia, Spain, on Feb. 22.

God is close, archbishop assures after fire destroys Spanish apartment complex

Feb 28, 2024

By Rachel Thomas

Ten people died in what commentators called the biggest blaze the city of Valencia had ever seen. Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his Sunday Angelus on Feb. 18, 2024.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March

Feb 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The courage of the martyrs, the witness of the martyrs, is a blessing for everyone,” Francis said. Read more

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Republicans embrace IVF despite the destruction of human embryos

Feb 28, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the Congressional Leadership Fund (which is the main House Republican political action committee), and former... Read more

A statue of Charles de Foucauld in front of the Church of Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune in Strasbourg, France.

Pope Francis appoints new archbishop of historic French archdiocese following resignations

Feb 28, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The Holy See Press Office announced on Wednesday the appointment of 66-year-old Pascal Delannoy as the bishopric’s new archbishop. Read more

Pope Francis appears in a wheelchair at his general audience on Feb. 28, 2024.

Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed in Burkina Faso

Feb 28, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

“We pray for the victims of the recent attacks on places of worship in Burkina Faso,” a papal aide read... Read more