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109 years after genocide, Armenia faces another existential threat
Speaking on “EWTN News Nightly,” Simone Rizkallah said “this feels less like a remembrance and more like a truly historical... Read more
Franciscan University rejects Biden administration’s transgender policies in Title IX
The announcement comes after President Joe Biden’s Department of Education issued a new interpretation of Title IX. Read more
U.S. birth and fertility rates drop to record lows, according to CDC report
The total fertility rate, which estimates how many children an average woman would have over the course of her life,... Read more
Most priests in Sierra Leone are sons of Muslims, bishop says
“Most priests are sons of Muslims. Why? Because of the schools,” explained Bishop Natale Paganelli, who was apostolic administrator in... Read more
Four German bishops resist push to install permanent ‘Synodal Council’
The four bishops, including Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne, instead appealed for unity with the universal Church. Read more
Biden Title IX changes affect state laws on women’s sports, locker rooms, lawyers warn
The new guidelines prohibit any policy or practice that “prevents a person from participating in an education program or activity... Read more
Florida diocese opens ‘Precious Ones’ mausoleum to support couples who lose children
The 44,000-pound granite mausoleum is designed for babies lost at a young age through miscarriage, sudden infant death syndrome, or... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks Catholic faith, abortion, Title IX in exclusive EWTN interview
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed the importance of his Catholic faith and more during an exclusive interview... Read more
Belmont Abbey College hosts Bible marathon reading event
More than 110 readers took turns standing at a podium reading aloud cover to cover from sacred Scripture throughout the... Read more
Catholic parishioner stabbed outside Mass celebrated by San Francisco archbishop
Twenty-five-year-old Marko Asaulyuk of San Francisco was charged with attempted murder and eight counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Read more
Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A negotiated peace is better than an endless war
CBS News broadcast some excerpts April 24 from a new interview conducted by journalist Norah O’Donnell with Pope Francis at... Read more
Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools
The Pro-Life Flag will not fly over Toronto Catholic schools this May after the Toronto Catholic District School Board trustees... Read more
Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation
A police spokesman confirmed that they obtained the warrant as part of the investigation into “numerous complaints of child sexual... Read more
UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales followed the Vatican’s lead in their April 24 statement “Intricately Woven by the... Read more
Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation
A source from the Vatican Secretariat of State told CNA this week that “a formal invitation has arrived from Secretary-General... Read more
Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube
Nearly two months ago, the priests featured on the Spanish-language talk show voluntarily suspended the program after a firestorm over... Read more
Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Mark’s Square this Sunday in Venice and then privately venerate the relics of... Read more
In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care
Father Augusto Meloni Navarro urged prayers for the soul of Ana Estrada, the first person to undergo euthanasia in Peru. Read more
Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception
The vote comes after Democrats launched several unsuccessful attempts to repeal the pro-life law. Read more
Divided Supreme Court hears emergency room abortion case: DOJ vs. Idaho’s pro-life law
The crux of the case focuses on whether Idaho’s Defense of Life Act conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment... Read more
