Archive for August 2, 2016

Aftermath of West Virginia floods. ?w=200&h=150

One month after West Virginia floods, road to recovery is uphill

It’s been over a month since West Virginia was pounded by torrential rains that resulted in one of the worst... Read more

Staff and volunteers with a client at a Catholic Relief Services early childhood development center in Nairobi, Kenya. ?w=200&h=150

CRS and Special Olympics team up to help Kenya's forgotten children

In 2013, Leia Isanhart met a little boy in Nairobi with intellectual disabilities. Because he was not very mobile, his... Read more

Pope Francis gives an address during Divine Liturgy in Etchmiadzin Armenia, June 26, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope creates commission to study women deacons

Pope Francis has instituted a new commission for the study of women deacons, the Vatican announced Tuesday.  Read more

Pilgrims at World Youth Day in Germany, 2005. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Meningitis death of World Youth Day pilgrim prompts health alert

The Italian bishops' conference has issued an advisory to pilgrims, after a young Italian girl died of meningitis while she... Read more

?w=200&h=150

How the Church can help bring peace to Africa

Grassroots movements, local communities, and faith-based organizations – especially the Catholic Church – have an important role to play in... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson speaks with CNA in Rome, June 26, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Voting for pro-abortion politicians? There’s no excuse, head Knight of Columbus says

Catholics need to stop voting for pro-abortion politicians, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson told an international gathering of the Knights of... Read more

Latest news

null

Arizona lawmakers vote to retain law protecting life at conception

Father Benedict Kiely, founder of Nasarean.org, speaks during a panel discussion on Day 2 of The National Conservatism Conference at the Claridge on April 17, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium.

Belgian court overturns ban on conservative conference attended by German cardinal

Caitlin Clark attended Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, where she was coached by Kristin Meyer, who joined “EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol on April 16, 2024, to share what it has been like for her to watch Clark become a basketball phenom.

Caitlin Clark’s former coach says she ‘tries to maximize her God-given talents’

Anglican nuns from Sisterhood of Saint Mary (photographed with bishops from the Anglican Church of North America's Diocese of the Living Word) are among those suing the state of New York for requiring that they cover abortion in their health plans.

Catholic and Anglican nuns defend religious freedom in New York’s highest court

The Chapel of the Good Shepherd is home to the General Theological Seminary in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.

Episcopal bishops oppose Catholic music group’s use of New York seminary

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media on May 26, 2022, in New York City.

New York prosecutor, Brooklyn Diocese reach agreement over sex abuse mishandling

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on April 17, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: The temperate person is balanced by both principle and empathy

null

Christian leaders in Africa mark 30 years since Rwandan genocide

Cardinal William Goh of Singapore celebrates Mass at the city-state's Indoor Stadium on July 4, 2015.

Cardinal Goh of Singapore hopes Pope Francis’ visit will ‘spur a renewal’ in the country

Statue of St. Peter in front of St. Peter's Basilica.

Rome to host World Meeting of Parish Priests in preparation for Synod on Synodality

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Apr 17
St. Stephen Harding
Today's readings

Trending