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Dialogue between protesters and the government of Panama.

Panama archbishop trusts talks will solve protests over fuel prices

Jul 15, 2022

By Abel Camasca

"I believe in the good will of all of us Panamanians and there is no other tool to find solutions... Read more

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

Pro-life leaders react: House passes first abortion bills after Roe

Jul 15, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Katie Yoder

Democrats lack the votes to get the pro-abortion Women's Health Protection Act through the Senate. Read more

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Colombian archbishop proposes more than one year of marriage prep

Jul 15, 2022

By Eduardo Berdejo

Archbishop Ricardo Antonio Tobón Restrepo of Medellín called for the implementation of the "catechumenal itineraries for married life" proposed by... Read more

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Is abortion ever allowed for Catholics? For a 10-year-old rape victim?

Jul 15, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Pro-life Americans are facing new questions about abortion in certain situations, such as the story of a 10-year-old rape victim... Read more

Pope Francis, pictured on Oct. 3, 2015.

Pope Francis saddened by death of atheist journalist whose claims sparked Vatican denials

Jul 15, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis has expressed deep affection for an atheist journalist whose claims, based on encounters with the Holy Father, have... Read more

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EWTN survey: Catholic voters back religious freedom, but aren't always consistent

Jul 15, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic likely voters tend to be strong supporters of religious freedom and conscientious objections in general, but conversations still need... Read more

Spanish Ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo “warned” that in Madrid abortions are not performed in public hospitals, a situation that “should be subject to analysis.”

Spain ombudsman 'concerned' that most doctors refuse to perform abortions

Jul 14, 2022

By CNA Staff

In a letter leaked to a Spanish newspaper July 12, Ángel Gabilondo said the situation “should be subject to assessment... Read more

The flag of Colombia.

Bishops ask for contributions to aid flood victims in Colombia

Jul 14, 2022

By Eduardo Berdejo

Torrential winter rains in the departments of Sucre, Córdoba, and Bolívar in northern Colombia have affected thousands of people. Read more

Archbishop Allen Vigneron carries the Blessed Sacrament during a Corpus Christi procession in June 2016.

Poll finds half of Catholic likely voters believe in the Real Presence

Jul 14, 2022

By Carl Bunderson

A poll released this week found that of Catholic likely voters in the U.S., half believe in the Real Presence... Read more

Spray-painted graffiti outside Life Choices, a pro-life pregnancy center in Longmont, Colorado.

Poll: Catholic voters 'very worried' about attacks on churches and pro-life pregnancy centers

Jul 14, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic voters are worried about vandalism and attacks targeting churches and pro-life pregnancy centers, regardless of how often they attend... Read more

The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022. Pro-abortion demonstrators gradually made up a decided majority of the crowd as the day wore on.

Poll: Most Catholic voters favor abortion restrictions

Jul 14, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Where do Catholic voters stand on abortion? A new EWTN poll provide answers. Read more

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New poll: Catholic voters sour on Biden, Democrats

Jul 14, 2022

By Zelda Caldwell

A majority of likely Catholic voters are unhappy with President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress, according to a poll... Read more

Father Juan Manuel Góngora of Almería, Spain, speaks with EWTN Spanish News July 12, 2022, about the need for better verification criteria for online news.

What to do when there's fake news such as the 'death' of Benedict XVI: A priest responds

Jul 14, 2022

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Father Juan Manuel Góngora of Almería, Spain, said the latest online hoax is “one more proof” of the need for... Read more

The funeral of Father Vitus Borogo in the Archdiocese of Kaduna, June 30, 2022.

Nigerian militants appear to target Catholic priests for kidnapping: Why?

Jul 14, 2022

By Douglas Burton, Luka Binniyat

Father Peter Amodu was supposed to say the 5 p.m. Mass at Holy Ghost Parish in southern Nigeria on July... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Naumann

Archbishop Naumann says he is 'sad' over Pope’s handling of Biden, Pelosi on abortion

Jul 14, 2022

By AC Wimmer

The archbishop's comments appeared in a German newspaper, Die Tagespost. Read more

The Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia.

Civil claim brought against Cardinal Pell and Australian Archdiocese

Jul 14, 2022

By AC Wimmer

An Australian court on Thursday heard from the lawyer representing a man seeking legal action against the Catholic Church and... Read more

Pope Francis speaking to participants of the General Chapters of three religious congregations in audience at the Vatican on July 14, 2022.

Pope Francis tells religious congregations to have ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse

Jul 14, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance”... Read more

NASA’s Webb captures a dying star’s Final ‘Performance’ in fine detail: A planetary nebula, shaped like an irregular oval, with lacy, reddish orange plumes of gas and dust.

Vatican astronomer: Webb telescope space images are ‘food for the human spirit’

Jul 14, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The first images from the James Webb space telescope reveal God’s creation and feed our souls, a Jesuit brother and... Read more

Irme Stetter-Karp, president of the Central Committee of German Catholics.

Leading laywoman and Co-President of German 'Synodal Way' calls for 'nationwide provision of abortion'

Jul 14, 2022

By CNA Staff

A leading laywoman and co-president of the German "Synodal Way" has demanded that "abortion be made available nationwide". Read more

The Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen in the Diocese of Brentwood, Essex (UK).

Why the heritage listing of this 'radical' English cathedral might signal a change in attitude

Jul 14, 2022

By Madeleine Teahan

The first classical cathedral to be built in England since St. Paul’s Cathedral has achieved a coveted recognition that shows... Read more