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Ancient Advent Mass gains new interest among younger Catholics
The ancient Rorate Caeli Mass highlights Mary’s role and Christ’s coming light. Read more
UPDATE: Curtis Martin steps down as CEO of FOCUS after nearly 3 decades leading ministry group
Curtis Martin said that after nearly three decades, the organization now numbers “more than 1,000 FOCUS missionaries … in over... Read more
Cupid goes Catholic: New faith-based dating show brings faith and matchmaking together
Earlier this year, CatholicMatch released a new platform called “Relate,” which now includes “The Catholic Dating Show.” Read more
‘Holiness of family life’: A look behind the icon depicting a mother of 8
FOCCUS Marriage Ministries, a Catholic marriage ministry, invited priest-iconographer Father Richard Reiser to make a unique icon of St. Bridget... Read more
Doug Keck honored with 2025 Mother Angelica Award
The EWTN Global Catholic Network presented the 2025 Mother Angelica Award to its longtime former president, Doug Keck. Read more
Bishops call Illinois assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Pritzker ‘heartbreaking’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law an assisted suicide bill that Catholic leaders have ardently opposed. Read more
Syrian Christians face ‘insecurity’ 1 year after political change
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Proposed U.S. law would require fathers to financially support pregnant moms
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
New Carmelite monastery to open in Fort Worth Diocese following scandal
Bishop Michael Olson announced Dec. 2 that the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life... Read more
Border czar says Catholic leaders should ‘support’ safety
U.S. border czar Tom Homan said “the Catholic Church should support keeping the community safe” through a secure border and... Read more
Poll: Catholic support for IVF falls below 50% when Church teaching explained
The survey, released by EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research on Dec. 11, polled 1,000 Catholic voters in the United... Read more
U.S. bishops, Catholic groups denounce DHS rule change for migrant workers
U.S. Catholic bishops are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to rescind a rule change they say will “disproportionately... Read more
Poll: Majority of U.S. Catholics support death penalty despite catechism
A majority of U.S. Catholics support the death penalty for convicted murderers in spite of Church teaching, according to a... Read more
Poll: Most Catholic voters support Trump, deportations despite bishops’ concern
The EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research poll surveyed 1,000 self-identified Catholic voters in the U.S. from Nov. 9–11, nearly... Read more
Poll: 70% of American Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, only 4% unfavorably
More than two-thirds of American Catholic voters have a favorable opinion of Pope Leo XIV, a new EWTN News and... Read more
Religious Liberty Commission hears testimony of religious freedom concerns in military
The commission heard testimony from expert witnesses who served in the various branches of the military, many as chaplains. Read more
St. Gianna Molla award to go to Catholic father, farmer, potential saint
Tom Vander Woude will be posthumously awarded this year’s Walk for Life St. Gianna Molla Award for Pro-Life Heroism on... Read more
Senate to vote on health care plans as subsidies near expiration
Congress is set to vote on two plans regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are scheduled... Read more
Top health officials delayed abortion pill safety review, report claims
Pro-life advocates are calling for action as top health officials deny reports that they are delaying a promised safety review... Read more
U.S. House passes defense bill stripped of IVF provision
The House passed a defense authorization bill Dec. 10 without a provision to allow health care coverage of in vitro... Read more
