Articles by Tessa Gervasini
Bishops invite faithful to pray novena for the unborn
Jan 6, 2026 / 14:00 pmThe United States bishops have invited Catholics to pray an annual novena for the protection of the unborn and those affected by abortion.
Holy Door closes as faithful prepare for special 2033 jubilee marking Jesus’ death and resurrection
Jan 6, 2026 / 06:00 amAs Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany, the Catholic Church begins to anticipate a special 2033 Jubilee.
Archdiocese of New Orleans issues public apology to abuse victims
Jan 5, 2026 / 18:32 pmThe Archdiocese of New Orleans released a letter written to child sexual abuse claimants apologizing for the “inexcusable harm” they suffered.
2025 saw expanded access to physician-assisted suicide
Dec 28, 2025 / 07:00 amDespite opposition from Catholic leaders, multiple states and countries advanced legislation in 2025 to expand access to physician-assisted suicide.
In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith
Dec 26, 2025 / 10:00 amU.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says her Catholic faith “grounds her” and gives her “perspective.”
Religious sisters offer abortion clinic workers Christmas cards with resources and prayers
Dec 24, 2025 / 08:00 amAnd Then There Were None, a pro-life organization dedicated to assisting abortion clinic workers leave their jobs, carries out a card ministry each Christmas season.
UPDATED: Florida bishops call for immigration enforcement moratorium over Christmas
Dec 22, 2025 / 16:52 pmCatholic bishops in Florida have asked President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis “to pause immigration enforcement activities during the Christmas holidays.”
Archbishop Coakley anticipates meeting with Trump, Vance
Dec 22, 2025 / 13:07 pmArchbishop Paul Coakley said this week he is looking forward to speaking with President Donald Trump in “the near future.”
State Department set to roll out religious worker visa plan next month
Dec 19, 2025 / 15:52 pmU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a plan for religious worker visas would avoid giving preference to one denomination over another.
Top 2025 religious freedom developments included mix of persecution, protection
Dec 19, 2025 / 06:00 amHere is an overview of some of the religious freedom developments and news in the United States and abroad in 2025.
Sacramental encounters will help people stay in Church, fulfill spiritual needs, apologist says
Dec 18, 2025 / 17:48 pmEncouraging participation in Mass and making the sacraments more accessible can deepen fulfillment among Catholics, experts say.
Advocates push EPA to include abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants
Dec 18, 2025 / 16:48 pmHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Jimmy Lai’s godfather weighs in on ‘phony’ guilty verdict
Dec 16, 2025 / 07:00 amCatholic human rights and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was found guilty following his lengthy national security trial.
Pew survey sheds light on characteristics of U.S. Catholic population
Dec 15, 2025 / 16:06 pmAbout half of American adults who were raised Catholic and stayed in the Church said the faith fulfills “their spiritual needs,” according to recent study.
Doug Keck honored with 2025 Mother Angelica Award
Dec 12, 2025 / 20:02 pmThe EWTN Global Catholic Network presented the 2025 Mother Angelica Award to its longtime former president, Doug Keck.
Border czar says Catholic leaders should ‘support’ safety
Dec 12, 2025 / 07:00 amU.S. border czar Tom Homan said “the Catholic Church should support keeping the community safe” through a secure border and immigration enforcement.
Senate to vote on health care plans as subsidies near expiration
Dec 11, 2025 / 06:30 amCongress is set to vote on two plans regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are scheduled to expire Dec. 31.
Federal government cuts off aid to Texas Catholic Charities
Dec 10, 2025 / 16:00 pmThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) from receiving federal funding, according to CCRGV.
Pew study: Religion holds steady in America
Dec 9, 2025 / 15:30 pmAmerican adults who identify with Christianity, with another religion, or with no religion have all remained steady, a new Pew Research Center report finds.
Daughter of political prisoner Jimmy Lai speaks out for the first time
Dec 9, 2025 / 06:00 amDaughter of imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai spoke out for the first time ahead of her father’s 78th birthday.