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University of Nebraska apologizes for ‘drag Mass,’ investigates controversial performance
After outcry, the University of Nebraska has apologized for sanctioning a profane “drag” performance that mocked the Catholic Mass, promising... Read more
Rubio says Trump administration aims to fix religious worker visa backlog
“We’ll have a plan to fix it,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an Aug. 7 interview with Raymond... Read more
‘I did not authorize these’: Bishop slams 6-figure payouts after Vatican found no abuse
A U.S. Catholic bishop is sharply criticizing a large payout to his accusers even after the Holy See said it... Read more
Massachusetts mayor defends saint statues on public building, says critics are anti-Catholic
Critics of the planned statues of St. Michael and St. Florian say they impermissibly favor Catholicism over other religions. Read more
Join EWTN’s Father Mitch Pacwa as he investigates ‘The Paths of Edith Stein’
How did a brilliant Jewish philosopher not only convert but also become a Discalced Carmelite nun, martyr, and prospective doctor... Read more
More than inclusion: How Catholics are renewing disability ministry
About 200 Catholic ministers, leaders, and laypeople have gathered in Salt Lake City for the National Catholic Disability Ministry Conference... Read more
Bishop Mark Brennan gives blistering critique of indiscriminate immigration enforcement
West Virginia Bishop Mark Brennan is criticizing the Trump administration’s policy of deporting “as many immigrants as possible.” Read more
Diocese of Buffalo reportedly laying off 20% of diocesan workforce amid bankruptcy
The Diocese of Buffalo is reportedly dismissing a substantial number of workers at its headquarters as it continues to move... Read more
Pennsylvania priest admits to making up winner of $50,000 raffle, police say
Father Ross Miceli allegedly “admitted to publicly falsifying the results of the grand prize winner” of a raffle at St.... Read more
CNA explains: What is the Shroud of Turin?
A guide to the mysterious cloth many Christians believe to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Read more
UPDATE: Trump signs order to rein in ‘debanking’ amid Christian, conservative concerns
Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 that prohibits banks and financial institutions from “debanking” Christians and conservatives based... Read more
Appeals court says Texas attorney general can’t question Catholic charity leaders
The state 15th Court of Appeals said Aug. 4 that Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley has cooperated sufficiently... Read more
Mel Gibson’s 2-part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to be released starting Holy Week 2027
In an X post on Aug. 5, Lionsgate film company announced the film will be split into two parts and... Read more
Knights of Columbus honor Pope Francis, celebrate milestones in charity work at convention
The Knights of Columbus began their 143rd annual convention on Aug. 5 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., where... Read more
Is the Shroud of Turin merely a ‘work of art’? Years of study suggest otherwise
Countless Catholics and other Christians across the world believe the Shroud of Turin is the authentic burial cloth of Jesus... Read more
Pope Leo XIV commends work of Knights of Columbus in message to Supreme Convention
Pope Leo XIV extolled the work of the Knights of Columbus in a prerecorded message for the Catholic fraternal organization’s... Read more
American Jewish Committee donates $25,000 to repair Holy Family Church in Gaza
The global Jewish advocacy group said the funds will be distributed to the Gaza parish through the Archdiocese of New... Read more
New Gallup poll finds Pope Leo XIV ranks most favorable among 14 figures making headlines
The results of the survey found that Americans have the most positive image of Pope Leo XIV among the newsmakers. Read more
Report: Trump administration may walk back IVF insurance mandate plan
President Donald Trump’s administration may be walking back an earlier plan that would have required insurance companies to provide coverage... Read more
Word on Fire announces new Bishop Barron documentary
Word on Fire announced Monday that a new documentary by Bishop Robert Barron that will showcase the beauty of Catholic... Read more
