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Police have released images from a surveillance camera of a suspect they say vandalized Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, on March 11, 2023.

Police looking for man who vandalized Connecticut Catholic church

Mar 13, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The suspect allegedly smashed windows and painted “hateful” messages on the floor and wall, police said. Read more

Actor Rainn Wilson on Oct. 6, 2022, in Santa Monica, California.

‘The Office’ star, reacting to cannibal pastor in ‘The Last of Us,’ blasts ‘anti-Christian bias’ in Hollywood

Mar 13, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

“Could there be a Bible-reading preacher on a show who is actually loving and kind?” asked Rainn Wilson, who played... Read more

EWTN CEO Michael P. Warsaw delivers the keynote address at conclusion of “Journalism in a Post-Truth World,” a conference held March 10-11, 2023, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., co-sponsored by EWTN News and Franciscan University of Steubenville.

EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Catholic journalists called to be ‘truth tellers’

Mar 13, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

EWTN CEO Michael P. Warsaw delivered the keynote address at the conclusion of the “Journalism in a Post-Truth World” conference. Read more

Pope Francis greets World Youth Day pilgrims in Panama.

PHOTOS: A look back at 10 years of Pope Francis’ participation in World Youth Days

Mar 11, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

In the 10 years of his papacy, the Holy Father has exhorted young people at World Youth Days to answer... Read more

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Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent?

Mar 11, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent? Read more

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Journalists at EWTN/Franciscan conference discuss media bias in the internet age 

Mar 10, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

“If you give people what they think they want, that might work economically,” RealClearPolitics’ Carl Cannon said, “but that isn’t... Read more

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‘Cannabis Studies’ program at St. Joseph’s University a ‘scandal,’ theologian says

Mar 10, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The Jesuit Catholic St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is now offering four certificates in “cannabis studies.” Read more

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega speaks to supporters during a rally in Managua, on Sept. 5, 2018.

United Nations equates Sandinista Nicaragua with Nazism

Mar 10, 2023

By Martin Barillas

Amid ongoing reports of oppression of the Catholic Church and the Nicaraguan people under the regime of President Daniel Ortega,... Read more

A sonogram picture of a fetus in the second trimester of a woman's pregnancy

Wyoming advances a new abortion ban to replace blocked ‘trigger law’

Mar 9, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The governor is expected to sign into law legislation that says unborn babies are human beings and should be afforded... Read more

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Seal of Confession under attack? Delaware, Vermont bills draw Catholic criticism

Mar 9, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The proposed requirement would be practically “nearly impossible to meet” for Catholic clergy, the Diocese of Wilmington has said. Read more

Classroom in a Catholic school.

Newman Guide expands to include K-12 and more in ‘faithful Catholic’ school guide

Mar 9, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Starting in April, the Cardinal Newman Society’s “Newman Guide” will include K–12 schools, home-school programs, and graduate programs. Read more

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EWTN News and Franciscan University to host journalism conference on ‘post-truth world’

Mar 8, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The conference, titled “Journalism in a Post-Truth World,” will focus on the mission of Catholics in the journalistic and media... Read more

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Oklahoma voters reject marijuana legalization

Mar 8, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

State Question 820, which would have legalized the consumption of marijuana for adults 21 and over, was put before Oklahoma... Read more

More than 100,000 people attended the papal Mass in Juba, according to local authorities.

10 things to know from the latest survey on the Catholic Church today

Mar 8, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Here are the most important takeaways from a study on the state of the Catholic Church today. Read more

A Traditional Latin Mass.

Steubenville bishop bans Latin Mass at Franciscan University, effective immediately

Mar 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of the Diocese of Steubenville ordered an immediate end to the Latin Mass on Franciscan University’s campus. Read more

The lethal injection room at California's San Quentin State Prison.

California bishops to visit death row inmates at San Quentin

Mar 7, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A group of Catholic bishops will visit San Quentin Prison’s death row inmates on Tuesday. Read more

First Care, a pro-life pregnancy center in Minneapolis, was vandalized March 3, 2023.

Abortion activists smash windows at Minnesota pregnancy clinic that provides free diapers

Mar 6, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Vandals smashed the windows of a pro-life pregnancy center in Minneapolis and spray-painted it with graffiti in the middle of... Read more

Undamaged trees surround St. Joseph Church in Vanderburgh County, which lost its roof to a severe storm that moved through the area March 3, 2023.

Wind rips roof off historic Indiana Catholic church

Mar 6, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Father Gene Schroeder, the church’s pastor, told CNA that the roof came off shortly after a funeral took place in... Read more

Chris Rock performing in 2017

In Netflix special, Chris Rock likens abortion to hiring a hitman, echoing Pope Francis

Mar 6, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

During his March 4 special the comedian, who is known for courting controversy, turned to an issue that most celebrities... Read more

Theodore McCarrick.

McCarrick denies sex abuse charges in telephone interview

Mar 6, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

For the first time since criminal court proceedings began against him, Theodore McCarrick spoke publicly about allegations that he abused... Read more