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Catholic bishops urge ‘no’ vote on Florida marijuana initiative

Oct 17, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Amendment 3, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and older, is the most expensive cannabis-focused... Read more

Investigators are looking into what caused a second blaze at Incarnation Catholic Church in Orlando, Florida. A suspicious fire previously caused significant damage to the church on June 24, 2023.

Florida parish hit by second fire in 16 months, under investigation as arson

Oct 17, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Last year’s fire occurred on June 24, the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Read more

Abuse victims and their supporters hold quilts bearing portraits of abused children while gathered outside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2013, one day after the release of personnel files of priests accused of sexual misconduct.

Archdiocese of Los Angeles announces nearly $1 billion clergy abuse settlement

Oct 17, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Lawyers for both victims and the archdiocese said in a joint press release that the near-$1 billion settlement would address... Read more

Former NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward (center) at the tomb of St. Sebastian at Rome’s Cathedral of St. Sebastian after entering the Catholic Church this year. He received the sacraments of initiation from Archbishop Timothy Broglio, USCCB president and archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Retired NBA star Gordon Hayward enters Catholic Church in Rome: Exclusive interview

Oct 17, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

And what a beginning it was for the former Celtics player, who received the sacraments of initiation and first Communion... Read more

While serving as a United States senator from California, Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly scrutinized judicial nominees for being members of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization.

EWTN News examines Kamala Harris’ scrutiny of Knights of Columbus members

Oct 17, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

While serving as a U.S. senator from California, Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly scrutinized judicial nominees for being members of... Read more

In January 2025, Pope Francis will become the first sitting pontiff to publish an autobiographical memoir, which will be titled “Hope.”

Pope Francis to release ‘first memoir published by a sitting pontiff’ in January

Oct 16, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The original plan had been to release the memoir after his death. However, the pope decided to publish in light... Read more

“I think you’ll see a different side of Mr. Trump,” EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo told CNA. “The visuals will also be original as we will be decked out in our tuxes and tails for the Al Smith dinner.”

Trump interview with EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo to coincide with Al Smith dinner

Oct 16, 2024

By Tyler Arnold, Ken Oliver-Méndez

The most emblematically Catholic event in U.S. presidential campaigns, the Al Smith dinner, is set to be the backdrop for... Read more

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, speaks as Planned Parenthood Action Fund President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson (right) looks on during a rally on Sept. 5, 2024, in Bozeman, Montana. The Right to Abortion Initiative will be on the Nov. 5 ballot as an amendment to Montana’s constitution. Tester attended the rally in support of the initiative.

Montana becomes an abortion battleground state with advocacy groups spending millions

Oct 16, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

If passed, the initiative would amend the state constitution “to expressly provide a right to make and carry out decisions... Read more

A Eucharisitic procession sponsored by the Napa Institute heads through the streets of New York City on Oct. 15, 2024.

PHOTOS: ‘We need to proclaim it!’: Thousands take part in New York City Eucharistic procession

Oct 16, 2024

By Sabrina Ferrisi

Organized by the California-based Napa Institute, officials estimated that 3,500 people gathered for a Holy Hour, rosary, and Mass. Read more

An estimated 12,000 people celebrate the closing Mass of the second annual Marian Days at Christ Cathedral in the Dicoese of Orange on July 15, 2023.

From Crystal Cathedral to Christ Cathedral: Major renovation completed after 12 years

Oct 16, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The cathedral has been fully operational for five years and currently hosts nearly a dozen Masses in multiple languages every... Read more

Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing says the time is right for an authentically Catholic hospital in his diocese.

‘Time is right’ for Catholic hospital and medical school project in Michigan, bishop says

Oct 16, 2024

By Martin Barillas

A celebration of two beloved saints recently served to highlight an initiative to found an authentically Catholic hospital and medical... Read more

Suspended FBI agent Marcus Allen testifies during a hearing before the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government of the House Judiciary Committee at Rayburn House Office Building on May 18, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Exclusive: Catholic FBI whistleblower Marcus Allen discusses how faith inspired action

Oct 15, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“I felt convicted in my actions by the Holy Spirit,” Marcus Allen, the FBI whistleblower, told CNA. Read more

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These three states have school choice on the ballot 

Oct 15, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Colorado and Kentucky have amendments on the ballot to promote school choice, while Nebraska has a ballot measure that could... Read more

St. Mary’s Catholic Preschool in Littleton, Colorado.

Colorado moves to repeal religious freedom protection in ‘universal’ preschool program

Oct 15, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Colorado state officials repealed a religious freedom protection in the state’s Universal Preschool program amid an ongoing legal battle.  Read more

Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, Cincinnati.

Cincinnati priest made parochial vicar after destroying hard drive of possible child porn

Oct 15, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Father Barry Stechschulte was appointed parochial vicar of a family of parishes in the western part of Ohio, near the... Read more

Bishop Erik Varden, OCSO, a Trappist monk and spiritual writer, has served as Bishop of Trondheim in Norway since 2020.

Norwegian bishops and 30-plus Christian groups sign declaration against gender ideology

Oct 15, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Ecumenical Declaration on “Gender and Sexual Diversity,” issued on Tuesday, cites “biological reality” in criticizing those movements. Read more

Alejandro Aguilera-Titus (at left), lead staff for Hispanic/Latino Ministry at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks during the 2024 Conference of the National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry, which took place from Oct. 8–11. Next to him is Lorianne Aubut of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, and Edwin Ferrera of the Archdiocese of Seattle.

‘Responding to the signs of the times’ to revitalize Hispanic ministry — and the whole Church

Oct 15, 2024

By Emily Chaffins

For attendees at this year’s Hispanic ministry directors conference Oct. 8–11 in Miami, effective Hispanic ministry has become part of... Read more

Kelly Breaux founded Red Bird Ministries to support grieving parents.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: how 2 ministries are helping grieving families

Oct 15, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Red Bird Ministries and Sursum Corda are two Catholic groups who help families who have endured miscarriages and infant loss. Read more

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How can we suffer well? 10 quotes from St. Teresa of Ávila

Oct 15, 2024

By Edie Heipel

Oct. 15 is the day when the Catholic Church remembers the Spanish Carmelite reformer and doctor of the Church St.... Read more

Eucharistic adoration at Lucas Oil Stadium during the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, July 17-21,2024.

National Eucharistic Revival continues Year of Mission with bilingual outreach

Oct 14, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Year of Mission continues with a series of bilingual webinars about evangelization. Read more