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One of 100 ancient churches identified for preservation by France's Patrimony Foundation, this church is in Cachen, located within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France.

Rescue of more historic Catholic sites in France gets underway

Jun 4, 2024

By Solène Tadié

The danger that has been threatening France’s religious heritage for decades is becoming a matter of concern to the authorities... Read more

Mexican president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum.

Mexico elects first woman president: Who is she and what does she believe?

Jun 3, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Claudia Sheinbaum will be the first woman to become president of Mexico. Who is she and what is her relationship... Read more

The Catholic University of America President Peter Kilpatrick (next to mascot) with Standard Solar, university, and government leaders on June 3, 2024.

Catholic University of America debuts 25-acre solar array, one of the largest in region

Jun 3, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The 42 rows of nearly 15,000 solar panels located on the grounds of the university’s West Campus will provide six... Read more

The faithful process behind the Blessed Sacrament across a bridge after leaving the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, June 2. 2024.

Corpus Christi processions sweep the nation amid National Eucharistic Revival

Jun 3, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Corpus Christi processions took place at a time when the Catholic Church in the U.S. is embarking on a... Read more

Father James Martin, SJ, and Pope Francis.

Pope Francis praises Father James Martin’s book on the resurrection of Lazarus

Jun 3, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis wrote that Martin’s book serves as a reminder that “Jesus isn’t afraid of our death, or our sin.” Read more

In 2023, over half a million migrants headed toward the United States crossed the Darien Gap, the inhospitable jungle region between Colombia and Panama.

Pope Francis’ message for migrants and refugees

Jun 3, 2024

By Pope Francis

The Holy See Press Office released today Pope Francis’ message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Read more

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Religious women help launch program to combat sexual abuse, ‘create a culture of care’

Jun 3, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The e-learning program helps educate religious women on how to protect children and vulnerable adults from sexual abuse situations. Read more

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In Title IX lawsuit, Texas professors say they won’t accommodate students who get abortions

Jun 3, 2024

By Daniel Payne

New U.S. Department of Education regulations prohibit “discriminating” against a woman for choosing to have an abortion. Read more

An aerial view of Tuvalu, an island nation in Polynesia, South Pacific Ocean, Oceania.

Pope Francis appoints California priest to remote island post in Polynesia

Jun 3, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Father Eliseo Napiere, pastor of St. James the Less Parish in the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, will take up... Read more

Pilgrims attend Mass ahead of a Marian procession on May 31, 2024, near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem to ask Our Lady of Palestine to intercede for peace in war-torn Gaza.

Jerusalem’s Marian procession: A call for peace in war-torn Gaza

Jun 3, 2024

By Rafi Ghattas

Palestinian Christians carried a statue of Mary through the streets of Jerusalem to ask Our Lady of Palestine to intercede... Read more

Attendees at the 2019 Society of Catholic Scientists convention listen to a talk in South Bend, Indiana.

On tap at 2024 Society of Catholic Scientists convention: AI, evolution, and the nature of faith

Jun 3, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

What does the development of artificial intelligence say about the human soul? The 2024 convention of the Society of Catholic... Read more

This year Pope Francis did not walk in the Eucharistic procession, but joined at the end for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and to offer the Eucharistic blessing.

Pope Francis joins in Corpus Christi celebration in Rome for first time in years

Jun 2, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis gave a solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament from the steps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more

On the solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis explained that just as Jesus “did not keep his life for himself, but gave it to us,” so too are Christians called to make their lives a gift for others.

Pope Francis: In the Eucharist, Jesus offers himself for the world

Jun 2, 2024

By Courtney Mares

On the solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis explained that Christians are called to make their lives a gift for... Read more

School children from St. Mary Academy watch the Eucharistic Procession on the campus of their home parish, St. Mary
of the Pines Church, Manahawkin, New Jersey, May 29, 2024.

Jersey Shore children encounter Jesus at stop on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Jun 2, 2024

By Sharon Delaney

The diocesan event was designed especially to bring awareness to school children about the real presence of Jesus in the... Read more

Archbishop Rino Fisichella sat down with EWTN News on April 10, 2024, in Rome.

Pilgrims of hope amid crisis: Archbishop Fisichella on the 2025 Jubilee

Jun 2, 2024

By Andreas Thonhauser

Archbishop Rino Fisichella is the pro-prefect for the Section of New Evangelization of the Dicastery for Evangelization. Read more

Scene of the walled city of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The oldest governor's mansion under the American flag, La Fortaleza, is top right.

Puerto Rico bishops’ conference issues 2024 election reflection

Jun 2, 2024

By Andrés Henríquez

The bishops of Puerto Rico have published a pastoral message ahead of this year’s Nov. 5 elections in the U.S. Read more

Members of ACLI (Italian Christian Workers' Associations) hold a sign with the word "peace" in Italian, in St. Peter's Square on June 1, 2024.

Pope Francis: Building peace requires ‘taking a risk’

Jun 1, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Being peacemakers in the style of Jesus Christ, while necessary and valuable, can also be risky, Pope Francis said as... Read more

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Seeing the Eucharist through the eyes of 10 saints

Jun 1, 2024

By ACI Prensa

Many saints have encouraged Catholics to prayerfully participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass and the adoration of the... Read more

The Progress Pride flag is shown above (center flag) at a White House "Pride" celebration on June 10, 2023.

Lawsuit: Los Angeles Co. Fire Dept. ‘retaliated’ against Christian employee who refused to raise Pride flag

Jun 1, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

A Christian employee has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Fire Department over his refusal to raise a... Read more

Pope Francis offers a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the repose of the souls of cardinals and bishops who died the previous year.

Caribbean Cardinal Kelvin Felix dies at 91

Jun 1, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Kelvin Felix died peacefully in his home on the island nation of St. Lucia on Thursday. Read more