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Nicaraguan dictatorship releases Bishop Álvarez, brother bishop, and priests
The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega on Sunday released and sent to the Vatican two imprisoned Nicaraguan bishops along with 15... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘War itself is a crime against humanity’
Speaking at the end of his Angelus address, the pope urged people to pray for all who are suffering due... Read more
Hundreds pack Los Angeles church as exiled bishop, priest speak against Nicaragua regime
Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Báez of Managua and Father Edwing Román came to L.A. days after authorities there arrested several priests. Read more
Norway monks consecrate new church in area of ancient ruins of Munkeby
Monks of the Cistercian Trappist order consecrated a new church in December, inaugurating their brand-new monastery in the Trondheim Fjord. Read more
Thousands gather at Jordan River with patriarch to mark baptism of Jesus
For 24 years, the Catholic community in the region has made a pilgrimage, gathering around its patriarch, to celebrate the... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Fiducia Supplicans has ‘touched a very sensitive point’
The Vatican’s secretary of state acknowledged the divided reaction to Fiducia Supplicans, which allows nonliturgical blessings for couples in “irregular”... Read more
In Iowa home stretch, DeSantis focuses on faith, family, and ‘culture of life’
In the final days of what could be a make or break moment for his 2024 presidential candidacy, Gov. Ron... Read more
What Pope Benedict XVI said about St. Hilary of Poitiers
St. Hilary of Poitiers, who was named a doctor of the Church, battled against the Arian heresy that Jesus was... Read more
Interview with EWTN Spain president about his book on scientific evidence for God goes viral
José Carlos González-Hurtado discussed his book “Nuevas Evidencias Científicas de la Existencia de Dios” (“New Scientific Evidence of the Existence... Read more
U.S. and Mexican bishops present proposals to help migrants
The Catholic bishops of the Mexico-Texas border region issued a joint call Jan. 10 to improve the situation of migrants... Read more
Antisemitic incidents in U.S. up by more than 350% since start of Israel-Hamas war
The Anti-Defamation League said that since Oct. 7, when Hamas invaded Israel, “there was an average of nearly 34 antisemitic... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz’s hit podcasts to begin airing on EWTN Radio Jan. 15
EWTN Radio announced this week that Father Mike Schmitz’s “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts will... Read more
Hostages taken in Hamas terror attack approach 100th day in captivity
Over 100 hostages of the conflict are still estimated to be held in Gaza, with advocates and global groups drawing... Read more
Man with disfigured face whose embrace with Pope Francis touched the world dies
The pontiff embraced Vinicio Riva while greeting pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square after a general audience in 2013, the year... Read more
Pope Francis calls for greater dialogue and cooperation between Christians, Marxists
Pope Francis this week called for cooperation between Christians and Marxists as a way to achieve greater “dialogue” and help... Read more
Today the Church honors 3 groups of martyrs as Christians worldwide continue to face persecution
On Jan. 12, we honor the feast days of several martyrs and groups of martyrs at a time when there... Read more
How St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, first female saint of Canada, discovered her vocation
On Jan. 12, we celebrate the feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre... Read more
Argentine president formally invites Pope Francis to visit native land
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, anticipated that the possible trip “will bring fruits of peace and brotherhood to all... Read more
French bishops delineate support for Fiducia Supplicans
The Permanent Council of the French Bishops’ Conference offered carefully delineated support for the Fiducia Supplicans declaration on pastoral blessings. Read more
African bishops: ‘No blessing for homosexual couples in the African Churches’
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, wrote the bishops’ statement issued Jan.... Read more
