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From an exorcist: 5 spiritual weapons to fight the devil

May 24, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Father Cristian Meriggi, an exorcist priest of the Archdiocese of Florence, Italy, shares the five spiritual weapons he uses and... Read more

(Left to right) Sister Vivien Linkhauer, Sister Gemma Del Duca, and students from Seton Hill University attend the planting of the Anne Frank tree in May 2025.

Holocaust remembrance center founded by Catholic nuns plants Anne Frank tree

May 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill University held a ceremony to plant the small tree at... Read more

“Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope,” written by Matthew Bunson, vice president and editorial director at EWTN News.

Pope Leo XIV biography launches in Rome; book available now from EWTN

May 23, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV during an event at the Vatican on May 22. Read more

Alasdair MacIntyre in March 2009.

Renowned philosopher and Catholic convert Alasdair MacIntyre dies at 96

May 23, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Alasdair MacIntyre, a towering figure in moral philosophy and a Catholic convert credited with reviving the discipline of virtue ethics,... Read more

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New York court shields Christian photographer from ‘equal access’ sexual orientation law

May 23, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The ruling is narrow and only prevents the state from enforcing the law against the photographer for now while the... Read more

Irish high cross at the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Poll takes pulse of religion, spirituality in Ireland

May 23, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The Dublin-based Iona Institute for Religion and Society has released a comprehensive report that highlights significant shifts in religious attitudes... Read more

The damaged front of the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic stands following a bomb blast on May 17, 2025, in Palm Springs, California.

Fertility clinic bomber linked to anti-natalist ideology

May 23, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

A young woman is baptized at the 2024 Easter vigil at St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M.

How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide

May 23, 2025

By Jonah McKeown, Kate Quiñones

The election of Pope Leo XIV earlier this month has led to a renewed interest in people searching for information... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco.

Cardinal Bagnasco: Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics to rediscover centrality of Christ

May 23, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on faith in the risen Christ is fundamental for the Church, particularly in Europe, Italian Cardinal... Read more

The flag of the European Union.

EU bishops say Pope Leo XIV is ‘ready to listen’ to concerns about war, populism

May 23, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The leadership of the European bishops’ conference said Pope Leo XIV was “welcoming, available, and ready to listen” to their... Read more

Cardinal William Goh, the archbishop of Singapore.

Cardinal Goh says he expects clarity in teaching from Pope Leo XIV

May 23, 2025

By Martin Bürger

In an interview on Thursday, Cardinal William Goh, the archbishop of Singapore, said he hopes for greater doctrinal clarity from... Read more

Cologne Cathedral in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Crimes against churches and Christians in Germany on the rise

May 23, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more

Bishop Francisco Javier Acero with the mothers of the disappeared and priests.

Catholic Church strives to reduce violence in Mexico 

May 23, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Amid a wave of violence that has shaken Mexico, including the murder of two high-ranking officials in the capital, the... Read more

“I have never seen anything like this,” said Jerikah McCloud, 23, who looks out the destroyed second floor of her family home in the Academy neighborhood of St. Louis on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck the city the day before.

‘Be the love of Christ for others’: St. Louis begins long road to tornado recovery

May 23, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The people of northern St. Louis continue to pick up the pieces after a massive tornado hit the city last... Read more

Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Desilú León explains the route for “Paths of Pope Leo XIV,” which will cover four regions in the country: Lambayeque, Piura, La Libertad, and Callao, key locations in the pastoral life of Pope Leo XIV.

‘Paths of Pope Leo XIV’ tourism route launches in Peru

May 23, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

A new Peruvian tourism route “Paths of Pope Leo XIV” highlights the places where the Holy Father exercised his fruitful... Read more

Catholic Relief Services distributes food for school children at one of the schools in the Department of Totonicapán, Guatemala, with the help of parent volunteers.

Catholic Relief Services loses federal funds for 11 of 13 international food aid programs

May 22, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The United States Department of Agriculture ended funding for 11 of the 13 projects CRS operates through the McGovern-Dole Food... Read more

Participants at a May 22, 2025, afternoon vigil to honor the two lives lost in an attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., the night before hold signs reading “Christians and Jews united against hate.”

Catholics show solidarity after terrorist attack kills 2 Israeli officials in Washington, DC

May 22, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

On Wednesday evening, May 21, two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in... Read more

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Bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act, urge removal of ‘poison pill’ language

May 22, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The budget reconciliation bill that passed in the House this week includes groundbreaking school choice legislation that provides $5 billion... Read more

State capitol in Dover, Delaware.

Delaware legalizes physician-assisted suicide

May 22, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer this week signed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of... Read more

Tony McFall wears his father’s cowboy hat while looking over the debris of the house of his father and step-mother, who lost their lives during the tornado in the neighborhood of Sunshine Hills on May 17, 2025, in London, Kentucky. A tornado struck communities in Somerset and London, Kentucky, leaving over 10 dead and more injured.

Catholic Charities aids Midwestern communities devastated by tornadoes

May 22, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Catholic Charities organizations are rallying to support communities devastated by the more than 70 tornadoes that tore through the central... Read more