Latest

A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building in downtown Washington, D.C.

IRS ends 70-year gag rule, says churches can now endorse political candidates

Jul 8, 2025

The IRS this week backed off a decades-old rule that churches and other nonprofits can openly endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status.

A new multimedia museum dedicated to the life of Pier Giorgio Frassati opened in Turin, Italy, on Juy 5, 2025, offering pilgrims and visitors an immersive look at the soon-to-be saint’s vibrant faith, political engagement, and Marian devotion.

New museum in Turin, Italy, honors soon-to-be saint Pier Giorgio Frassati

Jul 8, 2025

Housed in the former rectory of the Church of Santa Maria di Piazza, the permanent exhibition, titled “Verso l’altro,” opened its doors on July 5.

“Humility marches” are prayerful citywide Eucharistic processions and public acts of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Philippines.

‘Humility marches’ offer alternative to ‘pride’ parades in Philippines

Jul 8, 2025

Catholic groups including the Missionary Families of Christ, Singles for Christ, and Youth for Christ joined efforts to promote and support the marches.

Summertime vacations can also be very spiritually beneficial.

5 ways to sanctify your summer vacation and evangelize

Jul 8, 2025

A bishop, a mother, and a priest shared some tips for “sanctifying vacations” and summertime evangelizing.

(Left to right) Bishop Dennis Walsh of Davenport, Iowa; St. Ambrose University President Amy Novak; Mount Mercy University President Todd Olson; and Conference for Mercy Higher Education Executive Director Julia Cavallo at the June 27, 2025, Milestone Celebration.

2 Midwest Catholic universities merge, set sights on preserving Catholic identity

Jul 8, 2025

Iowa’s St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids are merging in the hopes of making Catholic education more accessible.

Austin Baron at the “American Ninja Warrior”course filming for Season 17 of the show.

How a teenage boy became a ‘ninja fighting hunger’

Jul 8, 2025

Austin Baron, a Notre Dame student and the founder of Knot Perfect, is using his participation on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” to help expand his outreach.

Mourners gather in the Church of the Holy Cross in Qassaa, Damascus, for the funeral of many who lost their lives in a terrorist attack at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Syria’s capital on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Report details killings, discrimination against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria

Jul 7, 2025

Allies of the new Syrian government and other non-state actors have continued violence and discrimination against Christians and others, according to a new report.

San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller speaks to the press after the memorial Mass for the Guadalupe River flood victims on July 6, 2025.

Catholic leaders, government officials offer condolences and support to Texas flood victims

Jul 7, 2025

Catholic leaders and government officials continued to issue statements of solidarity and support to victims of the catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country. 

More news

Two “popemobiles” have been given to Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV given 2 electric, eco-friendly ‘popemobiles’ for travel

Jul 7, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has been given two electric vehicles that can be transported by air and will accompany him on his international travels.

The Guadalupe River, already spilling over its banks on July 4, 2025, (left), rose to a record breaking 47.4 feet on July 5 (right).

2 sisters, Catholic school students, lost in Texas flood remembered for faith and kindness

Jul 7, 2025

Two sisters who attended St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas were among the victims of the Texas Hill Country flash floods that have devastated parts of the state.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his enthusiastic witness to holiness that reaches “to the heights.”

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s incorrupt body to be in Rome for Jubilee of Youth

Jul 7, 2025

The coffin holding the incorrupt body of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of Youth July 26 through Aug. 4.

Catholic homesteader Jason Craig is featured in “On Good Soil” on EWTN.

EWTN launches new series on Catholic homesteading

Jul 7, 2025

“On Good Soil” offers a fresh perspective on connecting with others and the land God created.

Post-Dobbs America