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How the Catholic Church needs to fight racism
If it hopes to bring peace to racial tensions in the U.S., the Catholic Church must be more present in... Read more
What Pope Francis said about Communion for the divorced-and-remarried
Pope Francis has written a private message approving the Buenos Aires bishops’ response to the divorced-and-remarried inspired by his apostolic... Read more
Why Japan won't release the names of its knife attack victims
In late July, the worst mass killing in Japan since World War II left 19 people dead and 26 people... Read more
In Hungary, anti-Christian persecution prompts government action
The Hungarian government has established a new office on the persecution of Christians to address both persecutions of Christians in... Read more
Virtual reality film lets users experience the life of Christ
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have been there when Jesus preached the Sermon on... Read more
The next US president must aid persecuted Christians – Knights' head
Christians can’t be second-class citizens if they are to remain in the Middle East, and the next United States administration... Read more
How Pope Francis' 'new joy' surprised Benedict XVI
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has said he is satisfied with the papacy of Pope Francis and sees “no contradictions” between... Read more
Woman charged in foiled attack on Notre Dame cathedral
A woman was charged over the weekend by French authorities in connection with an alleged terrorist plot to attack Notre... Read more
Tim Kaine claims Catholic Church could change on gay marriage
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine, a Catholic who is currently the junior Virginia senator, said on Saturday that he... Read more
Pope Francis: No sinner is ever beyond the love of God
On Sunday Pope Francis said that God shows us, through parables, the merciful love of the Father, who rejoices over... Read more
This couple spent their honeymoon helping Mother Teresa's nuns
Among the thousands of people who came to Rome to participate in the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, were... Read more
It's Jesus who radically sets us free, Pope Francis says
Christ took on our sins so that we might have true freedom, Pope Francis said Saturday during a special audience... Read more
How the response to 9/11 affected Christians in the Middle East
On the 15th anniversary of the World Trade Center terror attacks, we shouldn't overlook how Middle Eastern Christians have suffered... Read more
Pope blesses picture of Mother Angelica for EWTN Germany
During the general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis blessed a framed picture of Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN. Read more
The heart of Padre Pio is coming to Boston. Yes, really.
The Capuchin keepers of the relics of the late mystic Padre Pio are sending the saint’s heart to Boston for... Read more
Pope Francis: Gossip is the devil's weapon against the Church
Church unity is endangered especially by certain tactics of division favored by the devil himself, Pope Francis told bishops of... Read more
Benedict XVI talks resignation, Pope Francis in new book-length interview
Though he has rarely spoken since resigning from the papacy, Benedict XVI granted several lengthy interviews to German journalist Peter Seewald shortly... Read more
The problem with killing coma patients for their organs
There are severe ethical shortcomings in a British doctor's proposal to help unconscious patients die so their organs can be... Read more
After years of service, Courage director takes on new assignment
After 14 years of serving the Church’s apostolate for men and women with same-sex attraction, Fr. Paul Check will step... Read more
Watch EWTN? Bring the family to Alabama to meet everyone.
The life and legacy of Mother Angelica will be the focus of EWTN Global Catholic Network’s family celebration in Birmingham... Read more
