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Philippine cardinal condemns chapel bombing as ‘horrendous sacrilegious act’
A Catholic cardinal condemned the grenade attack on a village chapel during a Bible service that left two wounded in... Read more
‘Equal Rights Amendment’ that could have expanded abortion fails in Minnesota
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis had in early May urged Catholics to join a rally to oppose the... Read more
Possible miracle at Lourdes: Almost-blind woman recovers her sight
The Hospitality of Our Lady of Lourdes of Madrid concluded its 101st pilgrimage on May 19, serving 800 participants, one... Read more
UK plans to end gender ideology in schools, set age-based sex education rules
A proposed update to Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) lesson guidance would prohibit schools from teaching that “gender is... Read more
Pope Francis praises historic council in China as ‘an authentic synodal journey’
In a video message to a conference in Rome, the pope noted that Chinese Catholics have endured “times of patience... Read more
German priests do not support Synodal Way, new study finds
The study, officially titled “Who Becomes a Priest?”, found that priests are “alienated from the concerns of Church reform,” lead... Read more
Spain archbishop on schismatic nuns: ‘I don’t know if they realize the profound consequences’
Archbishop Mario Iceta of Burgos in Spain noted: “I don’t know if they realize the profound consequences” of their decision. Read more
Pope expresses ‘spiritual closeness’ to Iran after death of president in helicopter crash
In a telegram, the Holy Father sent “condolences upon the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and ... Read more
Pope Francis on female deacons: ‘No’
The Holy Father stressed the importance of women’s roles in the Catholic Church, describing them as “the ones who move... Read more
Vatican: Investigation of Canadian cardinal found no ‘misconduct or abuse’
Cardinal Gerald Lacroix was accused as part of a class-action lawsuit against the Quebec Archdiocese of abusing a 17-year-old girl... Read more
Pope Francis names Bishop Joseph Williams as coadjutor bishop of Camden, New Jersey
Williams, 50, has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis since 2022. Read more
EWTN designated official channel for 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
The 53rd International Eucharistic Congress has chosen EWTN as the official channel for providing live coverage of the Sept. 8–15... Read more
Mother of twin priests: The greatest wealth for parents is to have sons who are priests
“I believe there is no greater wealth for parents than having sons who are priests,” says Eliete Dahan dos Santos... Read more
VIDEO: A look at the beginning of the four National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes
The EWTN News team deployed to the four corners of the nation to cover the May 19 start of the... Read more
Pope Francis appoints pontifical legate to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Kevin Farrell as his special envoy for the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa meets with journalists to discuss visit to Catholic parish in Gaza
After returning from the Catholic parish in northern Gaza, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch, spoke to the press about... Read more
Peoria Diocese to reduce the number of parishes in the diocese by half
Bishop Louis Tylka announced on Saturday that between now and May 2026, the diocese will be reshaped from 156 parishes... Read more
PHOTOS: Jesus crosses the Golden Gate Bridge at start of National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
“We were pursuing Christ. Certainly, for the photo. But maybe also so I could share this story,” writes photojournalist Jeffrey... Read more
U.S. religious freedom watchdog’s new appointments include three Catholics
The USCIRF is a government organization that reviews violations of religious freedom around the world and makes policy recommendations. Read more
Cardinal Hollerich urges caution, dialogue on women’s ordination
The cardinal said the prohibition against ordaining women was “not an infallible doctrinal decision” and could be changed over time... Read more
