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PHOTOS: Jesus passes through St. Louis on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The St. Junipero Serra Route began in San Francisco in May and arrived in the St. Louis area to enthusiastic... Read more
Latin Patriarchate condemns reported raid by Israeli forces on Gaza Catholic school
The patriarchate said in a Sunday press release that it was “monitoring, with grave concern, the news of the raids,... Read more
Proposed Arkansas abortion ballot measure is ‘extreme,’ ‘unsafe,’ critics warn
The ballot measure proposes an amendment that would enshrine abortion as a right in the state constitution for the first... Read more
‘Black day for democracy’: German pro-lifers condemn ‘censorship zones’
The proposed Pregnancy Conflict Act claims to protect pregnant women from what supporters call “sidewalk harassment” by pro-life activists. Read more
Pope Francis names young bishop to lead Agaña Archdiocese in Guam after difficult years
The July 6 move may mark the beginning of a more stable period for the Church on the U.S. island... Read more
Bishops in East Africa commit to creating ‘safe, nurturing church environment’ for minors
In a statement following their July 1–4 meeting on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, the bishops said they are “deeply... Read more
Biden administration releases report on its worldwide ‘LGBTQI+’ policy agenda
The U.S. Department of State-led initiative details how various federal agencies are participating in the sweeping American foreign policy effort. Read more
‘God is hidden in human misery’: Pope Francis highlights dignity of migrants, prisoners
Pope Francis on Sunday highlighted the plight of migrants and prisoners during a Mass in Trieste, Italy, for the closing... Read more
Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’
Pope Francis defended democracy and criticized political polarization while urging Catholics to share their faith in the public square during... Read more
St. Monica Widows: a Catholic apostolate to reduce polygamy in Kenya
Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kisumu in Kenya discussed the project with EWTN News correspondent Colm Flynn on “EWTN News... Read more
Seton Route holds prison Mass on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
On June 28, the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage visited Pickaway Correctional Institution in Orient, Ohio, for a... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new prefect of Vatican archives
The Vatican Apostolic Archive contains 53 miles of shelving preserving documentation preserving important documents for the Church dating to the... Read more
Wisconsin Catholics, bishop voice support for life as swing state wrestles with abortion
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election heats up, a Wisconsin bishop is calling on President Joe Biden to consider “the... Read more
Peru cardinal celebrates 36 years as a bishop, thanks Opus Dei founder, John Paul II
The cardinal in a July 4 video message from Rome posted by Diario Expreso recalled the day of his episcopal... Read more
Spouse’s OnlyFans account factors into marriage nullification case
A lawyer said the account was created before the marriage, was not disclosed by the wife to the husband, and... Read more
Holy See encourages Catholics in Philippines to ‘listen to their pastors’ on divorce bill
The Absolute Divorce bill passed the Philippines’ House of Representatives on May 22 with 131 votes in favor of the... Read more
St. Maria Goretti: an inspiring example of the power of forgiveness
St. Maria Goretti, whose feast is celebrated on July 6, is one of the youngest canonized saints in the Catholic... Read more
Kansas top court strikes down pro-life protections against dismemberment abortions
The court overturned a 2015 ban of dilation and evacuation, or “D&E,” abortion, a procedure that is banned in more... Read more
Biden administration retreats from sex-change surgeries for minors, still backs other interventions
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is backing away from its previous support of sex-change surgeries for minors who identify as... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life releases ‘lexicon’ for end-of-life discussions
The Vatican Publishing House released the brief booklet on July 2. Read more
