Archive for September 5, 2024
Catholic communities in Burkina Faso ‘constantly living in fear’
Two Catholic priests serving in Burkina Faso have spoken about the threats that terrorist groups pose to Christians in the... Read more
‘Mother Teresa: Life, Spirituality, and Message’ exhibit opens at St. John Paul II Shrine
A temporary exhibit is now open at the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C., of many of Mother... Read more
Venezuelan dictator decrees Oct. 1 to be start of Christmas season: Church responds
The Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference has reacted to Nicolás Maduro’s decree to move up the start of the Christmas season. Read more
Harris heavily favored over Trump among Hispanic Catholic voters, EWTN News/RealClear poll finds
Released on Sept. 5, the EWTN News/RealClear poll takes a deep dive into Catholic religious and political practices across the... Read more
Pope Francis and grand imam sign joint declaration at Indonesia mosque
Pope Francis signs interfaith declaration at Indonesia’s largest mosque, promoting religious harmony and condemning violence. Read more
Father Thomas Rosica sued for sexual assault in Canada
Father Thomas Rosica was CEO of the Salt and Light Media Foundation for 16 years and a prominent writer, speaker,... Read more
Harris leads Trump among Catholic voters, per EWTN News/RealClear poll
According to the findings, 50% of Catholic voters currently support Kamala Harris for President, while 43% support Donald Trump and... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass with 100,000 worshippers in Indonesia
Upon entering the stadium in a wheelchair, Pope Francis was immediately greeted by loud cheers and cries of “Viva Papa!”... Read more
EWTN News President Montse Alvarado honored for religious freedom advocacy
The Religious Freedom Institute announced Sept. 3 that Alvarado had earned its 2024 Religious Freedom Impact Award. Read more
EWTN News/RealClear poll takes pulse of spiritual health of U.S. Catholics
The findings of a new EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research survey shed light on the spiritual health of adult Catholic U.S.... Read more
How to pray Mother Teresa’s famous emergency ‘Flying Novena’ to Our Lady
This is Mother Teresa’s never-fail quick novena to the Blessed Mother, which she and her sisters always prayed whenever they... Read more
Father Roger Landry appointed national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA
Father Roger Landry was the only priest who walked the entirety of one of the four cross-country pilgrimage routes on... Read more
Nicaragua releases 135 political, religious prisoners; many still remain in custody
Nicaraguan authorities released 135 political and religious prisoners following international pressure, but many critics of the government still remain behind... Read more
Arizona bishops oppose proposed state crackdown against illegal immigration
The bishops of Arizona have come out against a ballot initiative that would criminalize illegal immigration at the state level... Read more
