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Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke during the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, June 29, 2019.

Pope thanks Cardinal Burke, who clashed with Francis, for 50 years of priestly ministry

Jul 9, 2025

By Courtney Mares

The pope commended Burke’s pastoral witness, writing: “He has preached the precepts of the Gospel according to the heart of... Read more

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11 American saints to remember on the Fourth of July

Jul 4, 2025

By Katie Yoder

From Isaac Jogues to Katharine Drexel, these saints who lived and ministered in the United States led heroic lives worth... Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses Catholic faithful on the scoreboard at Rate Field, home to the Chicago White Sox, during a celebration and Mass on June 14, 2025, in Chicago to honor his selection as pope.

Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to Catholics in Chicago

Jun 14, 2025

By Pope Leo XIV

“You are the promise of hope for so many of us,” the pope told young people attending the event at... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan stands at the altar during Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on May 26, 2024.

Gallup poll says many Americans think U.S. is becoming more religious

Jun 13, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“Thirty-four percent of U.S. adults believe religion is increasing its influence in American life, similar to the 35% measured in... Read more

LAPD rally as a curfew takes effect in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025, following days of protests in response to federal immigration operations that saw clashes spread across downtown.

Los Angeles archbishop calls for day of prayer, Mass for peace and unity amid riots

Jun 11, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The archbishop has instructed parishes across the archdiocese to hold special Masses for peace and unity, encouraging Catholics and non-Catholics... Read more

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

USCCB reports decline in abuse allegations against Catholic clergy

Jun 10, 2025

By Paris Apodaca

“902 allegations were reported by 855 victims-survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy,” the report said, compared with 1,308 allegations... Read more

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat speaks to “EWTN News in Depth” anchor Catherine Hadro on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Catholic journalist Ross Douthat discusses Pope Leo, religious revival, JD Vance

Jun 7, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Ross Douthat shared his thoughts on all things American and Catholic in an interview with Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News... Read more

Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Bishop-elect Simon Peter Engurait.

Pope names Uganda-born priest to lead Louisiana’s Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Jun 5, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The 53-year-old priest, ordained for the diocese in 2013, has acted as diocesan administrator since the death of Bishop Mario... Read more

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Catholic health leaders object to House-passed Medicaid reforms in ‘big, beautiful bill’

May 22, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The legislation, which now heads to the Senate, would add Medicaid work requirements for most adults without disabilities or young... Read more

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seated in places of honor usually reserved for heads of state, meet with Pope Leo XIV in the papal library on May 19, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio

May 19, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV and top Vatican... Read more

Refugees from Mexico.

Catholic group in Utah raises $1.5 million for refugee program after government cuts

Apr 29, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The organization said it will no longer be forced to close the refugee program or end its support for Utah-based... Read more

Father Aaron Nord, pastor of St. Stephen Protomartyr Church, carries the Eucharist through St. Louis on the way to his parish.

Catholics can gain an indulgence by participating in 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Apr 10, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The pilgrimage, dubbed the Drexel Route, will open with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Indianapolis on Sunday, May 18. Read more

Christ in the Eucharist is held aloft near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Sunday, May 19, 2024.

2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage route announced: 3,300 miles from Indy to LA

Feb 18, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Organizers on Tuesday announced the full route for the next iteration of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will begin in... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis to U.S. bishops amid mass deportations: Dignity of migrants comes first

Feb 11, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants. Read more

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

U.S. bishops voice concern over immigration, gender policies in religious freedom report

Jan 22, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty on Jan. 16 issued its Annual Report on the State of Religious Liberty, which... Read more

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Donald Trump wins reelection, vowing ‘strong, safe, and prosperous America’

Nov 6, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the... Read more

Speakers at the panel discussion "Separation of Church and State Has Failed" at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C., July 9, 2024.

At Conservatism Conference, panel challenges philosophy of church-state separation

Jul 12, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“A good society educates the young to look above … and not just below,” R.R. Reno, the editor of the... Read more

Father Brian Nunes (left), Father Matthew Elshoff, Father Slawomir Szkredka, and Monsignor Albert Bahhuth (right) have been named auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles

Jul 18, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has appointed four new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, bringing the total number of auxiliaries... Read more

Top From Left to Right - Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Bishop Robert Barron, Cardinal Blase Cupich
Bottom From Left to Right - Father James Martin, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Cardinal Wilton Gregory

Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada

Jul 8, 2023

By Jonathan Liedl

A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more

The Vatican has announced that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas.

Pope Francis elevates Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdiocese

May 30, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican announced on May 30 that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas. Read more