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Moral theologian Charles Camosy, a bioethics professor at The Catholic University of America and an acclaimed author, speaks to anchor Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News In Depth” on Aug. 15, 2025.

Catholic bioethics expert on AI: ‘It’s not too late to put the genie back in the bottle’

Aug 16, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

“We’re undergoing [a] technological change that is going to totally transform the culture,” moral theologian Charles Camosy said. “How do... Read more

Pope Leo XIV smiles during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days

Aug 16, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug.... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

From AI to the White Sox: Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days break new ground

Aug 16, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV. Read more

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Study: Catholic law grads outpace secular peers in practice, purpose, and civic life

Aug 15, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The study, commissioned by the St. Mary’s University School of Law, found that 2025 graduates of Catholic law schools are... Read more

Thousands fill St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Youth welcome Mass on July 29, 2025, at the Vatican.

Society of St. Pius X pilgrimage added to Vatican’s jubilee year calendar amid tensions

Aug 15, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The Society of St. Pius X will hold a solemn high Mass and a procession to the Basilica of St.... Read more

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Costco won’t sell abortion pill at pharmacy locations

Aug 15, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

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

Rosario Murillo is “co-president” of Nicaragua.

Nicaraguan dictatorship confiscates Catholic school: ‘An outrage against religious freedom’

Aug 15, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and his wife and “co-president” Rosario Murillo in Nicaragua on Aug. 12 confiscated one of... Read more

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Pennsylvania priest placed on administrative leave after confessing cheating

Aug 15, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Father Ross Miceli allegedly “admitted to publicly falsifying the results of the grand prize winner” of a raffle for either... Read more

General view of the Council Fathers in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 8, 1962, at the Vatican, at the end of the first session of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II.

Economics paper suggests Mass decline tied to Vatican II implementation

Aug 15, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

According to the researchers, attendance rates declined significantly faster in historically Catholic countries than in Protestant ones in the years... Read more

Clergy accompany migrants at a courthouse in San Diego.

San Diego Diocese offers prayerful accompaniment at immigration hearings

Aug 15, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A new initiative launched by the Catholic Diocese of San Diego and interfaith partners offers prayerful accompaniment for migrants and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to say ‘yes’ to God

Aug 15, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish. Read more

The encounter in Indianapolis will feature opening remarks by Pope Leo XIV, youth representatives, and a live Q&A.

EWTN to carry Pope Leo XIV’s first-ever digital visit with America’s Catholic youth

Aug 15, 2025

By CNA Staff

The historic encounter will connect the Holy Father live from the Vatican with thousands of young people gathered in Lucas... Read more

Palestine and Israel border.

Israel denies entry to Italian priest over criticism of war in Gaza 

Aug 15, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

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

Assumption of the Virgin Mary, fresco painting in San Petronio Basilica in Bologna, Italy.

Remembering Mother Angelica’s reflections on the Assumption of Mary: ‘It just makes sense’

Aug 15, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

EWTN marks 44 years on the Assumption, a solemnity that commemorates the end of the Virgin Mary’s earthly life and... Read more

The mosaics decorating the interior dome of St. Peter’s Basilica depict the Blessed Virgin Mary next to Christ the Redeemer and the Apostles.

EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ tackles Protestant questions about Our Lady

Aug 14, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

EWTN’s “Crushed by the Woman,” set to air Aug. 15 — the solemnity of the Assumption — aims to answer... Read more

The August 2025 Youth Jubilee in Egypt is taking place in two phases this month. The jubilee is under the patronage and presence of apostolic vicar of the Latins in Egypt, Bishop Claudio Lurati, organized by his deputy Monsignor Antoine Tawfiq and Sister Chiara Latif of the Franciscan Elizabethan Sisters.

From Rome to Alexandria: Catholic Youth Jubilee continues its mission in Egypt

Aug 14, 2025

By Souhail Lawand

The Latin Church in Alexandria, Egypt, has launched its own Catholic Youth Jubilee after the Jubilee of Youth in Rome,... Read more

From left to right: Daniel Marker, Susan Young, Bishop Chad W. Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Judy Haag, and Valerie Washington.

Longtime anti-euthanasia activists awarded USCCB’s ‘People of Life’ award posthumously

Aug 14, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Longtime anti-euthanasia activists Rita and Mike Marker were honored Aug. 11 at the 2025 “People of Life” awards by the... Read more

Partial panoramic view of Vatican environs.

Vatican publishes regulations on the awarding of public contracts

Aug 14, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Vatican issued an update to its public procurement regulations to streamline steps in the Holy See’s contracting processes while... Read more

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Virginia governor investigates reports of public schools arranging abortions for minors

Aug 14, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating reports that a public school facilitated and funded abortions for minors without informing the... Read more

Greek Catholic Bishop Maksym Ryabukha of the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine.

Greek Catholic bishop in Ukraine: Only 37 parishes remain active

Aug 14, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Maksym Ryabukha, Greek Catholic bishop of the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine, frequently travels to visit what remain of his war-torn... Read more