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Cardinal Renato Martino, longtime Vatican diplomat, dies at 91
Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, who served for 16 years as the top Vatican diplomat to the United Nations, has died. Read more
Storm leaves scores dead and widespread damage in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami hit the island of Luzon, which includes the capital Manila, bringing two months’ worth of rain to... Read more
Minivan driver plows into crowd at pro-life event in Mexico, injuring 16
In total, 16 people, including adults, young people, and children, suffered various injuries, including fractures, multiple contusions, sprains, and burns. Read more
New York, Los Angeles archbishops place World Series wager to benefit Catholic schools
On Oct. 25, Archbishop José Gómez and Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced a friendly wager involving New York-style bagels and Randy’s... Read more
Pope Francis to open Holy Door in Roman prison on feast of St. Stephen for 2025 Jubilee
The Holy Father will open the second of five Holy Doors for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope in Rome’s... Read more
Meet ‘Luce’: The Vatican’s cartoon mascot for Jubilee 2025
The mascot, named Luce — which means “light” in Italian — is intended to engage a younger audience and guide... Read more
Archbishop praises Welsh Parliament’s rejection of motion to legalize assisted suicide
The motion in the Welsh Parliament, known as the Senedd, proposed a new law to legalize assisted dying in Wales... Read more
Privacy in the confessional: Is your smartphone listening to your sins?
Could it be true that your phone is “listening” to your private conversations — including in the confessional? Read more
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of the 12... Read more
Pope Francis in Angelus address mourns Catholic priest murdered in Mexico
The pope called the slain priest “a zealous servant of the Gospel and God’s faithful people” and said he joined... Read more
Live updates: Synod on Synodality concludes with Pope Francis forgoing apostolic exhortation
Follow EWTN News’ live coverage of the 2024 Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Get real-time updates, expert analysis, and... Read more
In synod closing Mass, Pope Francis calls for ‘a Church that hears the cry of the world’
At the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis said that a synodal Church must be “on the... Read more
10 questions (and answers) about the Synod on Synodality’s final document
From its magisterial status to proposals on Church governance, here are answers to the most pressing questions about the synod’s... Read more
An ancient vocation is on the rise: consecrated virginity
The little-known vocation of the consecrated virgin has grown in recent years, and there’s been a resurgence since Vatican II,... Read more
Victims feel ‘betrayed’ as Vatican investigation of Rupnik hits one year with no answers
One year after the Vatican announced it would open a canonical case on Father Marko Rupnik, victims say they feel... Read more
The Synod on Synodality’s final document: What you need to know
The text also addresses accountability measures, calling for enhanced financial transparency, and protocols for abuse prevention. Read more
Pope Francis ratifies Synod on Synodality’s final document, marking new approach to Church reform
Pope Francis has announced that the final Synod on Synodality document will be adopted without a traditional papal exhortation. Read more
‘We walk together’: U.S. bishops reflect on last global session of Synod on Synodality
“We walk together and, of course for us, we walk together with Christ,” Archbishop Timothy Broglio said. Read more
Catholic health care leaders rally behind religious freedom initiatives ahead of Election Day
Leaders in Catholic health care are rallying behind critical policy initiatives to protect religious freedom in medical care. Read more
10 things to know about the Catholic Church in Lebanon
In 1989, Pope John Paul II issued an apostolic letter warning that “the disappearance of Lebanon would be one of... Read more
