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Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Mark’s Square this Sunday in Venice and then privately venerate the relics of... Read more
In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care
Father Augusto Meloni Navarro urged prayers for the soul of Ana Estrada, the first person to undergo euthanasia in Peru. Read more
Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception
The vote comes after Democrats launched several unsuccessful attempts to repeal the pro-life law. Read more
Divided Supreme Court hears emergency room abortion case: DOJ vs. Idaho’s pro-life law
The crux of the case focuses on whether Idaho’s Defense of Life Act conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment... Read more
Arsonists burn down homes of Egypt’s beleaguered Christians
Muslim extremists set on fire several homes of Christians in Minya, a province in southern Egypt, in a continuation of... Read more
Oklahoma attorney general asks Supreme Court to halt execution of condemned convict
Since Richard Glossip’s initial conviction, two independent investigations have uncovered serious problems with his trial. Read more
End-of-life resources help Catholics ‘finish life faithfully’
Aging with Dignity announced this month the release of “Finishing Life Faithfully,” a booklet that “makes complex end-of-life decisions easier.” Read more
Catholic Charities in Ohio found partially negligent in 5-year-old’s 2017 death
A jury in Cuyahoga County ruled in the wrongful-death suit that the Catholic charity group was 8% responsible for Jordan ... Read more
Cisco CEO meets Pope Francis, signs AI ethics pledge at Vatican
Chuck Robbins, the chief executive of the multinational digital communications conglomerate, met privately with Pope Francis on April 24. Read more
Pope Francis: Theological virtues are the ‘fundamental attributes’ of a Christian life
The Holy Father bolstered his analysis by looking to the legacy of St. John Paul II. Read more
God ‘answered a lot of prayers’: Scalise discusses faith, cancer recovery
In an update on his health, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise discussed with “EWTN News Nightly” the role his faith... Read more
Eucharist, unity, clarity: What attracts converts to the Catholic Church?
Several U.S. dioceses reported 30%, 40%, 50%, and even more than 70% more adult converts who entered the Catholic Church... Read more
University of Mary student to graduate with toddler, supported by campus program for moms
The Saint Teresa of Calcutta Community for Mothers at University of Mary in North Dakota helps single mothers by providing... Read more
Defiant Texas nuns seek restraining order against bishop, Carmelite association
If the District Court of Tarrant County grants the monastery’s request, it would prevent Bishop Michael Olson and others from... Read more
Biden targets Trump in Florida speech on abortion
President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for a national right to abortion during a campaign speech in Tampa, Florida. Read more
Pro-lifers dismayed at Massachusetts pro-abortion governor’s appearances at Catholic school events
Pro-lifers are raising a ruckus over two recent appearances at Catholic education events by the pro-abortion governor of Massachusetts. Read more
More than 50,000 sign petition to recognize 171 killed in Sri Lanka attack as martyrs
On April 21, 2019, Easter Sunday, eight suicide bombers attacked two Catholic churches, a Protestant church, and three luxury hotels,... Read more
Bishops: Catholic Church in Spain unjustly singled out in plan to address sexual abuse
The Spanish bishops noted that “reparation measures cannot be proposed that, following the ombudsman’s report, would leave out nine out... Read more
A year after earthquake, Aleppo’s St. George Church rises again
The Melkite Greek Catholic community celebrated this week as the Church of St. George reopened its doors after undergoing restoration... Read more
‘An unprecedented opportunity’: Augustine Institute announces move to St. Louis
The organization announced on Tuesday that it had purchased the former Boeing Leadership Center in Florissant, Missouri, just outside of... Read more
