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Pope Francis: Let us thank the Lord for our friends
The pope reflected on the gift of friendship during his Regina Caeli address on May 5. Read more
‘Holy Fire’ ceremony at Jesus’ tomb marks beginning of Orthodox Easter celebrations
Though its authenticity is disputed by some, the “Holy Fire” refers to a flame of purported divine origin that ignites... Read more
Angola archdiocese announces monthly Eucharistic adoration ahead of Church’s 2025 Jubilee
Eucharistic adoration facilitates “a true encounter with Christ,” said Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Luanda, Angola. Read more
New palliative care hospital brings ‘sweetness of Mary’ to poorest in Peru
In the context of the recent news of the death of Ana Estrada, the first person to request and receive... Read more
First Arab Christian woman to lead Israel’s University of Haifa
The announcement of Professor Mouna Maroun’s appointment was made amid tensions with Iran and as anti-Israel protests were mounting around... Read more
From the Washington Post to the Maronite convent: Meet Mother Marla Marie
“I wanted to be a journalist to spread the truth,” Mother Marla said of her time at the Washington Post.... Read more
Columbia’s Catholic chaplain: Campus protests were pushed by ‘explicitly communist’ outsiders
According to Father Roger Landry, nearly half of the approximately 300 protesters arrested at Columbia University were non-student activists. Read more
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jesuit priest for work with youth
Boyle, ordained a priest in 1984, founded Homeboy Industries in 1992 while pastor of Dolores Mission, a Catholic church and... Read more
The prayer of a holy journalist before dying for the freedom of the Catholic press
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every May 3, drawing attention to the importance of free and independent news media. Read more
Chicago priest blesses same-sex ‘spouses,’ says Fiducia Supplicans allows it
Father Joseph Williams, the pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish near downtown Chicago, is seen in an April 22... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Peace in Holy Land built on dialogue, action
“Peace needs the testimony of clear and strong gestures on the part of all believers, but it also needs to... Read more
Cardinal Goh of Singapore: ‘Deep encounter with Jesus’ is key to passing on the faith
In an exclusive interview with EWTN News, Cardinal William Goh spoke about Pope Francis, the Synod on Synodality, being a... Read more
Spanish archbishop slams government’s obsession with the Catholic Church
Archbishop Jesús Sanz Montes of Oviedo, Spain, delivered a fiery response to the government’s plan to address abuses committed within... Read more
Florida issues emergency rules to combat Biden abortion ‘misinformation’
The rules establish guidance for lifesaving measures and clarify that certain procedures are not considered abortion and remain legal. Read more
What is causing our fertility crisis? Catholic experts weigh in
The 2023 American fertility rate fell to 54.4 births per 1,000 women, which is the lowest in recorded history. Read more
Trump polls ahead of Biden among Catholic voters with shift in Hispanic vote
Overall, Pew has Trump leading by only 1% among the general voter population. His support among Catholics, however, shows signs... Read more
Pope Francis tells world’s parish priests: The Church could not go on without you
Pope Francis published a letter on Thursday addressed to all parish priests in the world with his advice for building... Read more
Priest shot dead in South Africa; Catholic bishops there decry ‘pandemic’ of murder
Father Paul Tatu Mothobi, CSS, was found dead of gunshot wounds last weekend in South Africa. Read more
Pope Francis to speak at event on Italy’s record-low birth rate
Pope Francis will address “The General State of the Birth Rate” conference on May 10 at the Conciliazione Auditorium close... Read more
Walk to Mary pilgrimage brings thousands to ‘grounds where Mary appeared’
Thousands will come together on May 4 to walk the 21-mile pilgrimage that ends at the National Shrine of Our... Read more
