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The order of Irish Catholics you probably haven't heard of

Dec 20, 2017

By Mary Farrow

They’re Irish, they’re Catholic, and they’re proud. But you maybe haven’t heard of them.  Read more

Christmas in St. Peter's Square.

CNA's Last-minute Christmas gift guide

Dec 19, 2017

There are five shopping days before Christmas. Are you still searching for a few last-minute presents? CNA has gift-giving advice... Read more

What can priests practically do to combat the porn epidemic?

Dec 19, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Online pornography is one of the fastest growing addictions in the United States, on par with cocaine and gambling.  Read more

Bishop reacts to injunction against religious liberty rules

Dec 18, 2017

Despite the long efforts of Catholics and others who have sought to prevent mandatory employer health care coverage of contraception,... Read more

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Peru officials charge Chicago man in connection with Sodalitium abuse scandal

Dec 18, 2017

Peruvian officials have charged Chicago area resident Jeffrey Daniels with abuse that occurred while he was part of the Catholic... Read more

Faith served straight up: how alcohol shapes cultural and religious identity

Dec 18, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

From a glass of beer at dinner to the wine transubstantiated at the Last Supper, sharing a drink has held... Read more

Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

Knights of Columbus donate $1.4 million for post-hurricane rebuilding

Dec 17, 2017

As Texas and Florida continue to rebuild from a devastating hurricane season, the Knights of Columbus are offering $1.4 million... Read more

These priests were martyred for refusing to violate the seal of confession

Dec 16, 2017

In recent years, some Catholics have been concerned by pushes from governments in locations such as Louisiana and Australia who... Read more

Let clarity and compassion define sexual identity debates, bishops say

Dec 15, 2017

In a time of cultural conflict and mistaken ideas about sexual identity, religious leaders have put forth their preferred approach.  Read more

Archbishop Christophe Pierre.

Apostolic nuncio to US speaks with EWTN News Nightly

Dec 15, 2017

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the US, spoke with EWTN News Nightly's Lauren Ashburn on Wednesday, discussing Pope Francis,... Read more

Christie Macaluso, who resigned as auxiliary bishop of Hartford Dec. 15, 2017. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Hartford auxiliary bishop resigns at age 72

Dec 15, 2017

The Holy See announced Friday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Christie Macaluso from his position... Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe.

A crash course in Miracles 101

Dec 15, 2017

By Mary Farrow

What do a grilled cheese sandwich and the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe have in common?  Read more

Proposed Catholic hospital mega-merger assessed by Church officials

Dec 14, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic ethics and church law must be at the center of a merger of two major Catholic health care systems... Read more

Fr. Cattany blesses an attendee of the annual Father Woody Christmas cash giveaway, Dec. 14, 2017.

Christmas cash for the homeless: The legacy of one Denver priest continues

Dec 14, 2017

By Mary Farrow, Perry West

It was a chilly Thursday in December, with a dusting of snow on the ground. But that didn’t stop hundreds... Read more

Keep internet neutral, U.S. bishops say

Dec 14, 2017

On Thursday, the Federal Communication Commission voted to repeal net neutrality regulations, which the U.S. bishops have called essential to... Read more

Updated: Gov. Kasich of Ohio signs bill prohibiting Down syndrome abortions

Dec 14, 2017

On Friday, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed a bill that will penalize doctors who perform abortions, if the abortion is chosen... Read more

Former priest to serve life for 1960 murder in Texas

Dec 13, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Nearly 60 years after Irene Garza disappeared after going to confession in her Texas hometown, the last person who saw... Read more

Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf speaks at a rally against pro-life legislation in Conshohocken, Dec. 11, 2017.

Updated: Pennsylvania governor vetoes 20-week abortion limit

Dec 13, 2017

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would limit abortions to 20 weeks into pregnancy and ban... Read more

Thomas fire in California.

Archbishop Gomez: Find God's voice in the flames

Dec 13, 2017

While fires in southern California continue to threaten thousands of homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles reflected that God... Read more

Fr. Andrew Apostoli.

Founding member of CFRs and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli dies at age 75

Dec 13, 2017

Franciscan friar and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, passed away on the morning of Dec. 13, his community has... Read more