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Official appearance of the exhibition in Vienna from Vienna Künstlerhaus website.

Prayer rally protests Vienna exhibition depicting ‘crucified frog and transgender Mary’

Dec 12, 2025

By Alexander Folz

Protesters who rallied outside at the Vienna Künstlerhaus on Monday said an exhibit at the cultural center is an attack... Read more

The skyline of Fort Worth, Texas.

New Carmelite monastery to open in Fort Worth Diocese following scandal

Dec 12, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Bishop Michael Olson announced Dec. 2 that the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to people who work in Italy’s intelligence sector in the Vatican’s Hall of Blessings on Dec. 12, 2025.

Pope warns about risks to Church when intelligence agencies ‘act for nefarious purposes’

Dec 12, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

In an audience with people who work in the Italian intelligence sector, Pope Leo XIV recalled the importance of conducting... Read more

Trump administration Border Czar Tom Homan interviewed on "The World Over with Raymond Arroyo" on Dec. 11, 2025.

Border czar says Catholic leaders should ‘support’ safety

Dec 12, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

U.S. border czar Tom Homan said “the Catholic Church should support keeping the community safe” through a secure border and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with the committee that chooses recipients of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity at the Vatican on Dec. 11, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV, in meeting with award committee, calls for concrete acts of charity

Dec 12, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV urged concrete acts of charity and solidarity in a world marked by conflict as he met with... Read more

The results demonstrate that just informing Catholic voters about the Church’s position on IVF and the immorality of the procedure is sufficient to cause an immediate 14-point shift against IVF in the public opinion of the Catholic faithful.

Poll: Catholic support for IVF falls below 50% when Church teaching explained

Dec 12, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The survey, released by EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research on Dec. 11, polled 1,000 Catholic voters in the United... Read more

The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico.

Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec 12, 2025

By David Ramos

In the almost 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, her image has become the subject of several popular... Read more

Pope Leo XIV receives members of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican.

Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices

Dec 11, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 emphasized the academic, cultural, and ecclesial value of archaeology and called for the promotion... Read more

Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Vatican.

Vatican conference: Our Lady of Guadalupe in light of doctrinal note on titles of Mary

Dec 11, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

At the conclusion of the conference, Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place at 4 p.m.... Read more

The plenary assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops gets underway on Nov. 11, 2025, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. First row, left to right: Father Michael J.K. Fuller, general secretary; Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president, and Archbishop William E. Lori, vice president.

U.S. bishops, Catholic groups denounce DHS rule change for migrant workers

Dec 11, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

U.S. Catholic bishops are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to rescind a rule change they say will “disproportionately... Read more

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Poll: Majority of U.S. Catholics support death penalty despite catechism

Dec 11, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A majority of U.S. Catholics support the death penalty for convicted murderers in spite of Church teaching, according to a... Read more

With Speaker of the House Mike Johnson by his side, President Donald Trump speaks to the press following a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Poll: Most Catholic voters support Trump, deportations despite bishops’ concern

Dec 11, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research poll surveyed 1,000 self-identified Catholic voters in the U.S. from Nov. 9–11, nearly... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in Piazza della Libertà in August 2025.

Poll: 70% of American Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, only 4% unfavorably

Dec 11, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

More than two-thirds of American Catholic voters have a favorable opinion of Pope Leo XIV, a new EWTN News and... Read more

The Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission meets in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Religious Liberty Commission hears testimony of religious freedom concerns in military

Dec 11, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The commission heard testimony from expert witnesses who served in the various branches of the military, many as chaplains.  Read more

Tom Vander Woude with baby Joseph “Josie” Vander Woude.

St. Gianna Molla award to go to Catholic father, farmer, potential saint 

Dec 11, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Tom Vander Woude will be posthumously awarded this year’s Walk for Life St. Gianna Molla Award for Pro-Life Heroism on... Read more

Former archbishop’s palace in Mexico City.

The place where image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on Juan Diego’s cloak

Dec 11, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Although millions of faithful recognize Tepeyac Hill as the site of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, not many... Read more

Congress is set to vote on two plans regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2025. 

Senate to vote on health care plans as subsidies near expiration

Dec 11, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Congress is set to vote on two plans regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are scheduled... Read more

Empty beds in a student dormitory at St Mary's Catholic School in the Kontagora Diocese.on Nov. 21, 2025.

Rights group hails release of 100 children abducted from Nigerian Catholic school

Dec 10, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Christin Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed the release of 100 school children, who were among 303 children abducted on Nov. 21... Read more

Pro-life advocates are calling for action as top federal health officials deny reports that they are delaying a promised safety review of the abortion pill. 

Top health officials delayed abortion pill safety review, report claims 

Dec 10, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Pro-life advocates are calling for action as top health officials deny reports that they are delaying a promised safety review... Read more

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U.S. House passes defense bill stripped of IVF provision

Dec 10, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The House passed a defense authorization bill Dec. 10 without a provision to allow health care coverage of in vitro... Read more