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What was Vatican II all about? 10 quotes from St. John XXIII’s opening speech
The pope convened Vatican II with the aim of responding to the challenges of the day and finding new ways... Read more
Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in five states. What should Catholics think?
Catholic bishops in several of those states have urged voters to reject ballot measures that would legalize marijuana. Read more
New York judge paves way for recognition of ‘multi-person relationships’
The judge wrote that the legal protection of same-sex relationships shouldn’t be limited to two people. Read more
Former Arlington director of child protection office acquitted on sexual battery charge
The Diocese of Arlington, Virgina’s former director for the Office of Child Protection, Father Terry Specht, was found not guilty... Read more
EWTN Poll: U.S. Catholics have strong belief in angels, but Eucharistic devotion lags
A new survey of Catholic voters points to apparent inconsistencies in their approach to Catholic doctrine. Read more
New documentary calls on lay Catholics to become civic leaders
“The Hour of the Laity” focuses on the duty of lay Catholics to use their time, talents, and resources to... Read more
‘Devotions with Daisy’: priest spreads joy, glorifies God
A priest of the Diocese of Lincoln hopes to offer spiritual joy through his blog “Devotions with Daisy” by imitating... Read more
Mark Houck calls men to fight ‘noble battles.’ A controversial indictment is his biggest one yet
A look at the Catholic father of seven at the center of a growing debate over the FBI's actions toward... Read more
Vanderbilt pauses gender surgeries on minors after backlash
Vanderbilt University Medical Hospital has paused irreversible gender surgeries on children following Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s calls for investigation. Read more
St. Anthony of Padua relics to visit Kansas City — and one will stay
Several parishes in Kansas City, Missouri, are set to host traveling relics of St. Anthony of Padua this weekend. Read more
‘Rosary rally’ outside U.S. Capitol to unleash prayers for a ‘world gone mad’
On Sunday, Oct. 9, a eucharistic procession will make its way to the National Mall not far from the U.S.... Read more
The ultimate rosary gift guide
Oct. 7 marks the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, when the Catholic Church celebrates its most beloved devotion... Read more
Catholic schools are booming — new EWTN poll sheds light on possible reasons
Catholic voters expressed dissatisfaction with several aspects of public education, which may help explain why Catholic school enrollment is increasing... Read more
Priest charged with child porn investigated for illegal 'internet activity' while he was awaiting trial
A Kansas police detective said that Father James Jackson was the “primary target” in a child pornography investigation run by... Read more
California voters must reject ‘no limit’ Proposition 1 abortion amendment, critics say
Unlimited abortion would become a fundamental right, as would abortion on viable unborn children, if voters pass the proposed California... Read more
2022 midterms: Is abortion a winning issue for Democrats?
Protests amid Roe v. Wade’s overturn and the defeat of Kansas’ pro-life amendment have fueled Democrats’ hopes that abortion will... Read more
St. Louis hopes FOCUS conference will spark Catholic renewal in the ‘Rome of the West’
Nearly 1,000 Catholic students and adults gathered in St. Louis Oct. 1 for a preview of the upcoming FOCUS national... Read more
Supreme Court to hear case of designer who won’t create websites for same-sex weddings
Lorie Smith is challenging a Colorado state law for her right to refuse creative services when they conflict with her... Read more
With Roe gone, Ohio’s first March for Life emphasizes support for pregnant women
Pro-life advocates held the first Ohio March for Life in Columbus on Wednesday to celebrate the end of the Roe... Read more
Police: Man attacked Tulsa cathedral attendant with sword, tried to set building on fire
Police apprehended a suspect approximately an hour and a half after the alleged attack. Read more
