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Priests, laypeople, Poor Clare nun among 124 20th-century martyrs beatified in Spain
The Diocese of Jaén in Spain will celebrate on Dec. 13 the beatification of 109 priests, 14 laypeople, and one... Read more
Syrian Christians face ‘insecurity’ 1 year after political change
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Proposed U.S. law would require fathers to financially support pregnant moms
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Pope Leo praises Christian archaeology, capable of ‘bringing to light anonymous holiness’
Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 published a new apostolic letter in which he praised Christian archaeology as a work... Read more
Prayer rally protests Vienna exhibition depicting ‘crucified frog and transgender Mary’
Protesters who rallied outside at the Vienna Künstlerhaus on Monday said an exhibit at the cultural center is an attack... Read more
New Carmelite monastery to open in Fort Worth Diocese following scandal
Bishop Michael Olson announced Dec. 2 that the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life... Read more
Pope warns about risks to Church when intelligence agencies ‘act for nefarious purposes’
In an audience with people who work in the Italian intelligence sector, Pope Leo XIV recalled the importance of conducting... Read more
Border czar says Catholic leaders should ‘support’ safety
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, in meeting with award committee, calls for concrete acts of charity
Pope Leo XIV urged concrete acts of charity and solidarity in a world marked by conflict as he met with... Read more
Poll: Catholic support for IVF falls below 50% when Church teaching explained
The survey, released by EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research on Dec. 11, polled 1,000 Catholic voters in the United... Read more
Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the almost 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, her image has become the subject of several popular... Read more
Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices
Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 emphasized the academic, cultural, and ecclesial value of archaeology and called for the promotion... Read more
Vatican conference: Our Lady of Guadalupe in light of doctrinal note on titles of Mary
At the conclusion of the conference, Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place at 4 p.m.... Read more
U.S. bishops, Catholic groups denounce DHS rule change for migrant workers
U.S. Catholic bishops are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to rescind a rule change they say will “disproportionately... Read more
Poll: Majority of U.S. Catholics support death penalty despite catechism
A majority of U.S. Catholics support the death penalty for convicted murderers in spite of Church teaching, according to a... Read more
Poll: Most Catholic voters support Trump, deportations despite bishops’ concern
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
Poll: 70% of American Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, only 4% unfavorably
More than two-thirds of American Catholic voters have a favorable opinion of Pope Leo XIV, a new EWTN News and... Read more
Religious Liberty Commission hears testimony of religious freedom concerns in military
The commission heard testimony from expert witnesses who served in the various branches of the military, many as chaplains. Read more
St. Gianna Molla award to go to Catholic father, farmer, potential saint
Tom Vander Woude will be posthumously awarded this year’s Walk for Life St. Gianna Molla Award for Pro-Life Heroism on... Read more
The place where image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on Juan Diego’s cloak
Although millions of faithful recognize Tepeyac Hill as the site of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, not many... Read more
