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Texas investigates Children’s Hospital over alleged secret sex changes on minors
The hospital system, which is the largest children’s system in the U.S., is being investigated for potential Medicaid fraud in... Read more
Irish bishops decry assisted suicide proposal as ‘a failure of hope’
The Catholic bishops of Ireland issued a statement laying out the Church’s teaching on end-of-life issues and advocating for palliative... Read more
U.S. bishops applaud Supreme Court ruling on domestic violence gun law
In a statement Saturday, Archbishop Borys Gudziak said “the common good demands that society protect vulnerable women and children from... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Gänswein to diplomatic role in Baltic states
The diplomatic appointment comes after months of speculation and rumor as to Gänswein’s future after the death of Pope Benedict... Read more
On two-year anniversary of Dobbs, pro-life activists remember the historic day
Pro-lifers recall the historic ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, which overturned the 1973 ruling that... Read more
U.S. bishops commemorate 2nd anniversary of Dobbs ruling
Bishop Michael Burbidge urged Catholics “to engage their elected officials on all issues endangering life.” Read more
‘Summer Christmas’: Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?
Because it falls exactly six months before the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, St. John’s birthday is sometimes... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus in the Eucharist strengthens us in times of trial
Speaking from an Apostolic Palace window on June 23, Pope Francis asked the crowd in St. Peter’s Square to reflect... Read more
How principals and Partnership Schools are keeping historic inner-city Catholic schools alive
The Partnership Schools model enables dioceses to retain ownership of the schools while the Partnership takes full responsibility for them. Read more
Canadian man offered euthanasia ‘multiple times’: ‘I don’t want to give up my life’
Roger Foley says he has been offered euthanasia as he struggles with lifelong disabilities and chronic pain from a disease... Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands take part in Italy’s pro-life march
“There is no compromise on human life!” Pope Francis said in a message sent to organizers ahead of the march. Read more
Pope Francis names Chinese bishop who attended Synod to Archdiocese of Hangzhou
The new archbishop was one of two bishops from mainland China to participate in the October 2023 session of the... Read more
March for Life president Mancini urges advocates for unborn to continue fight
“I don’t think in my lifetime I thought Roe would be overturned, and to consider that it was overturned in... Read more
Mother Angelica’s shrine fills to capacity as National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through
The foundress of EWTN and member of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, Mother Angelica made no secret of her... Read more
The Catholic Church in France will have 105 new priests in 2024
Of the 105 new priests, 73 are diocesan, 16 belong to religious orders, 10 are members of communities, and two... Read more
UPDATE: Tennessee priest indicted on additional sex crime charges
The priest is being held in jail in Williamson County, Tennessee, on $2 million bond, the police said. He had... Read more
Vatican’s secretary of state rues Russia’s absence at Ukraine peace conference
“Peace is always made together,” Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said June 19 as reported by Vatican News. Read more
EWTN earns multiple accolades at 2024 Gabriel Awards
The 58th annual Gabriel Awards saw EWTN, the world’s largest Catholic media organization, win five awards in multiple categories. Read more
Diocese of Rome closes first step toward sainthood for young wife and mother
Chiara Corbella Petrillo shows us that “holiness is possible and it is the only path that makes us happy,” Bishop... Read more
Pope Francis advances martyred Albanian priests along path to sainthood
Father Luigj Paliq was murdered in Albania in 1913, and Father Gjon Gazulli was killed in 1927. Read more
