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

Central American bishops to address migration crisis in Darien jungle

Mar 8, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

The meeting was convened by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and will take place in Panama City. Read more

Pope Francis meets with Argentine pilgrims on Feb. 9, 2024, ahead of the historic canonization of the county’s first female saint on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Women are ‘builders of humanity,’ Pope Francis says in conference address

Mar 8, 2024

By Zoe Romanowsky

On the day before International Women’s Day, Pope Francis addressed participants of an international conference on Thursday at the Vatican.  Read more

Pope Francis joines the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors in prayer at the Vatican on March 7, 2024.

Pope Francis to clergy abuse commission: ‘Our commitment must not wane’

Mar 7, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

“I encourage you to move forward so that the Church will be, always and everywhere, a place where everyone can... Read more

Pope Francis delivers an address during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 14, 2024, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: St. Thomas Aquinas is needed to answer today’s social challenges

Mar 7, 2024

By Jonathan Liedl

Pope Francis reflected on the intellectual legacy of the “Angelic Doctor” in a letter to social scientists. Read more

Four of the six priests who regularly appear in "The Sacristy of the Vendée" program on YouTube.

Priests suspend YouTube program after making ‘comments in bad taste’ about Pope Francis

Mar 7, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

A group of priests have suspended “until further notice” their YouTube program following the controversy sparked by comments about Pope... Read more

St. Thomas Aquinas uttered a last prophecy and an emotional prayer before his departure to Heaven.

The last prophecy of St. Thomas Aquinas before he died 750 years ago

Mar 7, 2024

By Abel Camasca

St. Thomas Aquinas uttered a last prophecy and an emotional prayer before his departure to heaven. Read more

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Alabama governor signs bill for IVF clinic immunity in deaths of human embryos

Mar 7, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Although the deaths of human embryos are an integral part of the IVF industry, Gov. Kay Ivey claimed in a... Read more

The priest impersonator enters American Martyrs Church in Queens, New York, on March 3, 2024.

Fake priest robs New York church of $900 in multistate impersonator scam

Mar 7, 2024

By Daniel Payne

NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering a $3,500 reward for tips leading to the arrest of a man who impersonated a... Read more

The purported skull of St. Thomas Aquinas in the Italian town of Priverno.

St. Thomas Aquinas’ relics carried in procession for 750th anniversary of his death

Mar 7, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Bishop Mariano Crociata led the procession to honor the medieval philosopher and theologian widely considered one of the greatest thinkers... Read more

Sviatoslav Shevchuk is Major Archbishop of Kyiv–Galicia and Primate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

Ukrainian Catholic patriarch’s message in U.S.: ‘Please don’t give up Ukraine’

Mar 7, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

In an exclusive interview with EWTN News, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk pleaded for the president and U.S. lawmakers to renew... Read more

Dr. Charles P. Nemeth, director of the Center for Criminal Justice, Law, & Ethics engaging with students at Franciscan University of Steubenville

New criminal justice program in Steubenville ‘rooted in the Catholic tradition’

Mar 7, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Franciscan University of Steubenville, founded in 1946, announced the launch of the program in a press release last month. Read more

Cardinal John Dew in 2016.

New Zealand Cardinal Dew denies allegations amid Vatican investigation into alleged abuse

Mar 7, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The inquiry was launched after a police investigation concluded without charges. Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden is shown here delivering his 2023 State of the Union address before a joint session of the United States Congress.

Biden expected to emphasize his support for abortion in State of the Union address

Mar 7, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The guest list from First Lady Jill Biden and Democratic lawmakers suggests tonight’s State of the Union address will promote... Read more

Cristiana Dell’Anna portrays Mother Cabrini in “Cabrini,” a gripping account of the genesis and early years of the saint’s mission in NewYork City.

‘Cabrini’ actress Cristiana Dell’Anna shares importance of role: ‘It wasn’t just an acting job’

Mar 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The new movie about the story St. Frances Xavier Cabrini will be released by Angel Studios on International Women’s Day,... Read more

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity.

10 little-known facts about the early visionary St. Perpetua and her companion St. Felicity

Mar 7, 2024

By Jimmy Akin

As the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity on March 7, here are some interesting things to... Read more

The small group of Germans peacefully praying for an end to abortion were accosted March 1, 2024, by some 20 assailants wearing hoodies who shouted in their faces, harassing them, mocking them, insulting them, provoking them, and intimidating them with aggressive behavior.

Pro-abortion activists aggressively harass peaceful pro-life prayer vigil in Germany

Mar 6, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

A lawyer and executive director of 40 Days for Life International denounced a March 1 attack by abortion activists on... Read more

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Republican attorneys general threaten YouTube over ‘misleading’ label on pro-life videos

Mar 6, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

A letter to a Google executive Neal Mohan said the labels violate the First Amendment and spread “false” information about... Read more

Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix speaks at the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 7, 2021.

Pope Francis names retired judge to investigate sex abuse charges against Canadian cardinal

Mar 6, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Archdiocese of Quebec has announced that Pope Francis has ordered an investigation into the accusations of sexual abuse against... Read more

A bill granting protections for IVF procedures is heading to the desk of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey.

Pro-life groups urge Alabama governor to veto IVF bill

Mar 6, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The bill, already passed by both the Alabama House and Senate, gives blanket immunity to IVF providers for the “damage... Read more

Monsignor Aurelio Gazzera, coadjutor bishop-elect of the Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic.

Bishop-elect in Central African Republic vows to foster peace through dialogue with rebel groups

Mar 6, 2024

By Magdalene Kahiu

Monsignor Aurelio Gazzera of the Diocese of Bangassou hopes to become a “symbol of peace” as armed groups continue to... Read more