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Colleen Beckemeyer, Cathy Hencken, Ann Kelly, and Nick Matrisotto, all parishioners of Annunciation/Our Lady of Providence parishes, at the SEEK24 conference in St. Louis.

Adult SEEK attendees inspired to bring evangelization tools back to their parishes

Jan 17, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Several adult Catholics from St. Louis told CNA that the experience reinvigorated their desire to share the faith in their... Read more

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House to consider bill to halt Biden administration’s defunding of crisis pregnancy centers

Jan 17, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The bill, titled the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, is scheduled to be considered on Thursday. Read more

Pro-lifers march on Washington, D.C., during the 2023 March for Life.

Some snow predicted for 2024 March for Life (plus everything else you need to know)

Jan 17, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The march’s theme, “With Every Woman, for Every Child,” celebrates the work of pregnancy resource centers across the country. Read more

“Jonathan and Jesus” docuseries with actor Jonathan Roumie.

In new docuseries ‘Jonathan and Jesus,’ actor Jonathan Roumie shares impact of playing Jesus

Jan 16, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Catholic actor is joined by other notable names in a new four-part docuseries about the role Jesus has played... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court where oral arguments were heard on March 23, 2016, in the Zubik v. Burwell case.

How a Supreme Court case involving herring fishermen affects the Little Sisters of the Poor

Jan 16, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Gina Raimondo.  Read more

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Biden administration seeks the death penalty for Buffalo supermarket shooter

Jan 16, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Payton Gendron’s May 2022 shooting rampage resulted in 10 deaths. Authorities called it a racially motivated hate crime.  Read more

Vandalism of a pro-life display outside St. Paul Catholic Church in Fenton, Missouri on Oct. 3, 2023.

Religious Americans’ lives possibly at risk in 2024, new report by U.S. bishops says

Jan 16, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The State of Religious Liberty in the United States report released annually by the USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty decries... Read more

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Americans of faith feel less accepted by society, new survey finds

Jan 16, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Only half of people of faith in the U.S. feel their faith is “completely” accepted or accepted “a good amount,”... Read more

President Donald Trump.

Trump romps in Iowa, a traditional stronghold for social conservatives

Jan 15, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The results of the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses are powering a strong start to former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid to... Read more

Martin Scorsese attends the National Board of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 11, 2024, in New York City.

Director Martin Scorsese confirms completion of script for ‘A Life of Jesus’

Jan 15, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Scorsese and filmmaker Kent Jones have finished the screenplay and plan to begin shooting the film, based on Shūsaku Endō’s... Read more

Recording artist Matt Maher performs in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 30, 2019.

National Eucharistic Congress announces musician Matt Maher, releases updated schedule

Jan 15, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Set to open July 17–21, the congress will feature a mile-long Eucharistic procession through Indianapolis and opportunities for adoration with... Read more

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, March on Washington, D.C.

U.S. bishops reflect on ‘rallying cry’ of Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 15, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Archbishop Timothy Broglio said that the renowned civil rights leader taught that “we must confront the evils of racism and... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Báez, at right in the background, and Father Edwing Román, foreground center, both of the Archdiocese of Managua in Nicaragua, process into St. Vincent de Paul Church in Exposition Park in Los Angeles for Mass on Jan. 6, 2024.

Hundreds pack Los Angeles church as exiled bishop, priest speak against Nicaragua regime

Jan 14, 2024

By Theresa Cisneros

Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Báez of Managua and Father Edwing Román came to L.A. days after authorities there arrested several priests. Read more

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was interviewed by EWTN News President Montse Alvarado on Jan. 8, 2024.

In Iowa home stretch, DeSantis focuses on faith, family, and ‘culture of life’

Jan 13, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In the final days of what could be a make or break moment for his 2024 presidential candidacy, Gov. Ron... Read more

Students participate in a protest in support of Palestine and for free speech outside of the Columbia University campus on Nov. 15, 2023, in New York City. The university suspended two student organizations, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Jewish Voices for Peace, for violating university policies.

Antisemitic incidents in U.S. up by more than 350% since start of Israel-Hamas war

Jan 12, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Anti-Defamation League said that since Oct. 7, when Hamas invaded Israel, “there was an average of nearly 34 antisemitic... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz preaches the homily while celebrating Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City before a Eucharistic procession through the streets Oct. 10, 2023.

Father Mike Schmitz’s hit podcasts to begin airing on EWTN Radio Jan. 15

Jan 12, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

EWTN Radio announced this week that Father Mike Schmitz’s “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts will... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron.

Bishop Barron: Surrogacy results in ‘commercialization of women and children’

Jan 11, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Bishop Robert Barron’s statement follows the pope’s speech to the ambassadors to the Vatican in which he called for a... Read more

CatholicVote president Brian Burch discusses the upcoming Iowa caucuses with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Jan. 9, 2024.

Iowa presents first test of 2024 Catholic vote in U.S.

Jan 11, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The first contest in the Republican presidential nomination will take place in Iowa on Jan. 15, and CatholicVote is focused... Read more

Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks with EWTN News on Jan. 8, 2024.

DeSantis highlights social conservative policy achievements, priorities 

Jan 10, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In an interview with EWTN News, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted his record of social conservative policy wins and agenda... Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Montgomery County Community College Jan. 5, 2024, in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Biden administration drops protections for religious health care providers

Jan 10, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

A new rule formally rescinds certain provisions that guaranteed doctors and medical practitioners the ability to refuse to perform abortions. Read more