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South Carolina inmate to die by firing squad, Tennessee resumes executions with new drug
Beginning in the 1980s, execution by lethal injection has become the primary method for executions in most states that have... Read more
Vatican expresses solidarity with Muslims during Ramadan fast
“Our world is thirsting for fraternity and genuine dialogue,” a March 7 message from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue... Read more
Cook Islands hosts ecumenical World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer International Community has held prayer services in various countries — including the U.S., Hong Kong,... Read more
Pope Francis appoints NASA scientist, Chinese biologist to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
The new appointees include Maria Zuber, an American planetary scientist involved in multiple NASA missions, and Meng Anming, a Chinese... Read more
Bishop Barron comes to Washington, speaks with EWTN ahead of Trump’s address to Congress
The bishop from the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, was invited to the joint session of Congress by Rep. Riley Moore ... Read more
10 little-known facts about the early visionary St. Perpetua and her companion St. Felicity
As the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity on March 7, here are some interesting things to... Read more
U.S. bishops respond to Senate’s failure to pass women’s sports bill
In a statement, the bishops called the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act “commonsense legislation that would ensure... Read more
Supreme Court case for first Catholic charter school begins oral arguments
St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to approve the nation’s first publicly... Read more
Vatican shares Pope Francis’ recorded message during rosary in St. Peter’s Square
The Holy Father’s voice was hoarse, and he was noticeably out of breath in the brief audio message, which the... Read more
Maryland bishops say tax deduction change could hurt charitable giving
The Maryland Catholic Conference warned that the proposed change could have “unintended consequences” on charitable giving in the state. Read more
‘Perpetual Pilgrims’ chosen to walk 3,300 miles with the Eucharist this summer
The latest iteration of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, dubbed the Drexel Route, was announced in mid-February, while the pilgrims’ biographies... Read more
Vatican clarifies that writings of Maria Valtorta are ‘not of supernatural origin’
The author, who remained bedridden for more than 30 years following an incident, claimed to have received visions and revelations... Read more
Catholic farmers face financial uncertainty as government cuts conservation funds
After deep cuts to federal programs and contracts, farmers across the country face uncertainty as they await reimbursement for conservation... Read more
White House holds Ash Wednesday Mass for staff
An email from the White House Management Office informed staff that the Mass would take place in the Indian Treaty... Read more
Judge blocks Trump’s order banning gender transition surgeries for kids nationwide
The executive order rescinds federal funds for health care providers that perform surgeries or prescribe drugs to facilitate gender transitions... Read more
Spanish government considers including abortion as a constitutional right
Spain’s minister of equality, Ana Redondo, said such an inclusion would be “a good way to protect sexual and reproductive... Read more
Indianapolis Archdiocese investigates possible Eucharistic miracle
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is currently investigating a possible Eucharistic miracle. Read more
Lent 2025: 7 answers to your questions about fasting and abstinence
To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the... Read more
Teacher at Opus Dei school in Spain maintains innocence after abuse conviction by Vatican
José María Martínez, a teacher at Gaztelueta School (an Opus Dei institution located in Lejona, Spain) was notified of his... Read more
Baltimore Archdiocese lowers confirmation age ‘to deepen formation, reduce disaffiliation’
Amid growing disaffiliation from the Church, Catholic leaders across the country are striving to better catechize young people by lowering... Read more
