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Was Squanto Catholic? What we know about this hero of the first Thanksgiving
In March 1621, the chief of the Wampanoag confederation met with the Pilgrims and brought Tisquantum along to translate. He... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints new archbishop of Krakow, Poland
Pope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, formerly the archbishop of Łódź, as new archbishop of Krakow, Poland. Read more
Pope Leo praises ‘wonderful adventure’ of parenthood despite hardships
Pope Leo XIV praised “the wonderful adventure” of becoming parents that many families are choosing to embark on today, despite... Read more
Report details persecution of Turkish Christians ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit
A Christian advocacy group’s report details “legal, institutional, and social hostility” toward Turkish Christians. Read more
Catholic Charities gives Thanksgiving meals, winter coats to people in need
Numerous Catholic Charities affiliates held events to provide food or resources to the needy during the Thanksgiving season. Read more
‘An encounter with Jesus’: Artist behind living wall memorial for unborn shares mission
Women who have had abortions will someday be able to find healing at a “living wall” memorial in Arkansas where... Read more
Activist Nicaraguan priest: The Ortega dictatorship ‘can’t take away our faith’
Nicaraguan priest Father Nils de Jesús Hernández serves a parish in Iowa where he ministers to the Hispanic community and... Read more
Texas attorney general sues state housing agency for alleged religious discrimination
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued his own state’s housing agency for rules that allegedly restrict Christian organizations serving homeless... Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago kept ‘known serial predators’ in ministry for years, lawsuits say
Multiple lawsuits allege the Archdiocese of Chicago kept two priests in active ministry despite years of “mounting complaints” of child... Read more
‘Say thank you to someone’ this Thanksgiving, Pope Leo XIV says
Pope Leo XIV suggested people “say thank you to someone” this Thanksgiving and addressed concerns about violence in Lebanon ahead... Read more
Bishops lead Stations of the Cross at Colorado ICE center, urges dignity for migrants
Archbishop Samuel Aquila and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez led hundreds of Catholics in the Stations of the Cross outside the... Read more
Fact check: Did Pope Leo host a rave last week in Slovakia?
Social media lit up last week with claims that Pope Leo XIV “threw a rave” outside St. Elisabeth Cathedral in... Read more
Giving people hope is greatest challenge, custos of Holy Land says in U.S. visit
The custos of the Holy Land said in an interview with EWTN News that the “greatest challenge” is to be... Read more
Newman Guide adds Catholic elementary, secondary, graduate school sections
The 2025-2026 Newman Guide will help parents and students find reliable Catholic elementary, secondary, college, international, and graduate education programs. Read more
16,000 teens attend Mass together to conclude NCYC
The 2025 National Catholic Youth Conferences (NCYC) concluded with a nighttime Mass drawing around 16,000 teenagers. Read more
Priest walks from Illinois to New York against ‘inhumane’ immigration enforcement
On Oct. 6, Father Gary Graf began a journey on foot from Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home in Dolton, Illinois,... Read more
Liturgical singing requires ‘a deep spiritual life,’ Pope Leo XIV says
Pope Leo XIV praised the “precious” ministry of liturgical music and told choir members that their service at the altar... Read more
Kids Catholic prayer app aims to bring 1 million children together for Advent campaign
A new Catholic prayer app for children and their parents called Theo plans to host the largest Advent celebration for... Read more
5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Christ this Advent
Here are five Advent resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas. Read more
Majority of Australian and French priests are thriving, reports say
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
