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More gains for school choice across the country
Idaho has enacted a school choice bill that would allow parents to use public funds to send their kids to... Read more
Cardinal Vérgez Alzaga turns 80, Vatican governance transitions to Sister Petrini
Cardinal Fernando Vérgez turns 80, completing his service as head of Vatican City governance. Read more
Pope thanks faithful for prayers, meets with Vatican officials at hospital
Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met Sunday morning with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and... Read more
5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Jesus this Lent
These five resources provide opportunities to grow in faith during the 40 days of Lent. Read more
From capirotada to hot cross buns: Lent’s rich culinary traditions
Many around the world use the season of Lent to prepare specific homemade delicacies to remind them of the life... Read more
Pope’s health remains stable following respiratory crisis
The pontiff received the Eucharist Saturday afternoon and dedicated time to prayer at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
EWTN News documentary chronicles Iraq’s Christian history and ISIS impact
Persecuted Christians in Iraq: An EWTN News Special” delves into the roots of Christianity in Iraq and its history dating... Read more
Franciscan University opens center in Washington, D.C., for students
The Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald Franciscan University Homeland Mission (FUHM) officially opened Feb. 28 in Washington, D.C. Read more
Original statue of Our Lady of Fátima headed to Rome for Jubilee of Marian Spirituality
On the occasion of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, scheduled for Oct. 11–12, the original statue of Our Lady of... Read more
States amend lawsuit against federal disability protections after outcry
A group of state attorneys general has walked back plans to push a judge to declare unconstitutional a key federal... Read more
Pope Francis health concerns top of mind at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Speakers and attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday prayed for Pope Francis amid his ongoing ailments... Read more
Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
U.S. Vice President JD Vance led attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in a prayer for Pope Francis’... Read more
Border bishops call for immigration reform, reiterate support for migrants
The bishops issued the statement while participating in the biannual Tex-Mex Border Bishops meeting this week in San Antonio. Read more
German archdiocese criticizes carnival float associating Jesus with sex abuse crisis
Here are some of the major stories of the Catholic Church around the world that you might have missed this... Read more
A ‘father of Europe’ is one step closer to beatification
Servant of God Alcide De Gasperi was one of the promoters of the project for a united Europe, inspired by... Read more
Pope Francis ventilated after ‘sudden worsening’ of respiratory condition
According to a Feb. 28 medical bulletin from the Holy See, Pope Francis experienced in the early afternoon “an isolated... Read more
Pope Francis tells liturgists to avoid ‘pageantry or prominence’
The Holy Father said dioceses should “foster a liturgical style that expresses the following of Jesus.” Read more
Vatican advises against publishing names of accused without ‘legitimate’ reason
It is a common practice of dioceses or independent abuse commissions to publish reports of credible accusations of sexual abuse... Read more
CNA explains: Pope Francis still calls Gaza parish every night
Holy Family Parish in Gaza is a makeshift home to 500 people: mostly Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic Christians but also... Read more
Trinitarian Order quietly helping persecuted Christians for 800 years
The Trinitarian Order comes to the aid of persecuted Christians in Syria, Nigeria, and northern India, among other places. Read more
