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Spiritual guidance belongs in politics, Bishop Tobin says
Speaking out on political issues is not only a right, but a duty, for religious leaders, said Bishop Thomas J.... Read more
Pope: Without the Eucharist, everything the Church does is vain
During a brief day-trip to two small Italian cities, Pope Francis stressed the centrality of the Eucharist to the life... Read more
There's no 'maybe' when answering the Lord's call, pope says
Speaking in the southern Italian town of Alessano on Friday, Pope Francis said that we should be on fire for... Read more
Priest murdered in Mexico amid continuing wave of violence
A Catholic priest in the Diocese of Cuautitlán Izcalli, México, was stabbed to death inside a church Wednesday, local reports... Read more
Appeals court blocks Ohio law defunding Planned Parenthood
An Ohio law which blocked federal taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood clinics in the state was struck down by a... Read more
Catholic communicators urge greater respect in public discourse
This week, Catholic communicators gathered in Rome to discuss the need for more respectful dialogue in the public sphere, saying... Read more
Archbishop Chaput thinks you should read this young Catholic's letter
In a time of cultural confusion and challenge, youth need clarity and guidance from the Church – and failure to... Read more
Greeks for God: College ministry brings fraternities, sororities to Christ
Fraternities and sororities are widely known for two things on a college campus. ?? Read more
In Alabama, EWTN remembers Bishop Foley’s service to the Church
The death of Birmingham’s Bishop Emeritus David Foley prompted tributes from those he served, including the EWTN Global Catholic Network,... Read more
Father of Alfie Evans meets with pope, pleads for asylum in Italy
A private meeting took place early Wednesday morning between Pope Francis and Tom Evans, the father of two-year-old Alfie Evans,... Read more
The sign of the cross is our badge, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that to make the sign of the cross is to mark ourselves as Christians, and... Read more
Documentary highlights life of religious sister who died in Ecuador earthquake
A new documentary film entitled “All or Nothing” tells the story of Sister Clare Crockett, a religious sister who died... Read more
Former Catholic Charities employee sentenced for embezzlement
A former immigration services director of Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City has been sentenced to 10 years probation after she... Read more
'Pope's choir' to go on first-ever US national tour
The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel Choir, known as ‘the pope’s choir,’ will head to the United States this summer for an... Read more
How a Catholic congressman agreed to be part of a pope documentary
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) is not shy about his Catholic faith. He holds a master's degree in theology from Franciscan University... Read more
US promises $16 million to aid Venezuelan refugees
As the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela deepens, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States will provide nearly... Read more
Exorcism course to study link between porn and demonic influence
An annual exorcism course offered to priests in Rome aims to open the dialogue on what degree of demonic influence... Read more
Benedict XVI celebrates 91st birthday with his brother
Benedict XVI turned 91 on Monday, celebrating “with his brother Georg in a calm and familiar climate,” according to a... Read more
Why did we forget how to date? New documentary aims to find out
It was about 10 or so years ago when Kerry Cronin, a professor at Boston College, noticed something was up... Read more
Pope urges Catholics to be moved by joy of the resurrection
On Sunday Pope Francis visited a Roman parish, telling Mass-goers to allow themselves to be moved by the immense joy... Read more
