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In Alabama, EWTN remembers Bishop Foley’s service to the Church
The death of Birmingham’s Bishop Emeritus David Foley prompted tributes from those he served, including the EWTN Global Catholic Network,... Read more
Father of Alfie Evans meets with pope, pleads for asylum in Italy
A private meeting took place early Wednesday morning between Pope Francis and Tom Evans, the father of two-year-old Alfie Evans,... Read more
The sign of the cross is our badge, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that to make the sign of the cross is to mark ourselves as Christians, and... Read more
Documentary highlights life of religious sister who died in Ecuador earthquake
A new documentary film entitled “All or Nothing” tells the story of Sister Clare Crockett, a religious sister who died... Read more
Former Catholic Charities employee sentenced for embezzlement
A former immigration services director of Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City has been sentenced to 10 years probation after she... Read more
'Pope's choir' to go on first-ever US national tour
The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel Choir, known as ‘the pope’s choir,’ will head to the United States this summer for an... Read more
How a Catholic congressman agreed to be part of a pope documentary
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) is not shy about his Catholic faith. He holds a master's degree in theology from Franciscan University... Read more
US promises $16 million to aid Venezuelan refugees
As the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela deepens, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States will provide nearly... Read more
Exorcism course to study link between porn and demonic influence
An annual exorcism course offered to priests in Rome aims to open the dialogue on what degree of demonic influence... Read more
Benedict XVI celebrates 91st birthday with his brother
Benedict XVI turned 91 on Monday, celebrating “with his brother Georg in a calm and familiar climate,” according to a... Read more
Why did we forget how to date? New documentary aims to find out
It was about 10 or so years ago when Kerry Cronin, a professor at Boston College, noticed something was up... Read more
Pope urges Catholics to be moved by joy of the resurrection
On Sunday Pope Francis visited a Roman parish, telling Mass-goers to allow themselves to be moved by the immense joy... Read more
Pope Francis: Every violation of the body is an 'outrage' to God
On Sunday Pope Francis issued a moving prayer for all those whose bodies have been hurt or exploited, including those... Read more
Syrian patriarchs condemn 'unjust aggression' of Friday allied airstrikes, ask for prayers
The airstrikes carried out by the United States, the United Kingdom and France against Syria on Friday constituted “unjust” and... Read more
How hospitals are targeted in the Syrian civil war
Hospitals have become military targets in Syria, making it difficult to provide aid to victims of the country’s civil war,... Read more
Legion of Christ reiterates commitment to Maciel's victims
The Legion of Christ has issued a renewed apology for abuses committed by the institute’s founder, and pledged to reach... Read more
In wake of Francis apology, Chilean bishops to propose renewal plan
A renewal plan for the Church in Chile will be submitted to Pope Francis by Chilean bishops when they gather... Read more
Study finds decline in global death penalty numbers
After a record-high year of death sentences implemented around the world in 2016, a new report released by Amnesty International... Read more
To save Christian teen from Boko Haram, Nigerian president promises quiet action
With 15-year-old Leah Sharibu still in captivity under the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram for not renouncing her Christian faith,... Read more
They were going to get married. Now he's a priest and she's a sister
Before discovering their vocations, Fr. Javier Olivera and Sister Marie de la Sagesse were engaged and planning their wedding. God... Read more
