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Vatican official: Pope to advance sainthood cause of EU 'founding father' Robert Schuman
Pope Francis could declare venerable the French statesman Robert Schuman, a key “founding father” of the European Union, a Vatican... Read more
Benedict XVI turns 94 years old
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was born 94 years ago today in the town of Marktl, Bavaria. More than eight years... Read more
Christian anthropology can renew the West, Vatican foreign minister says
"I retain an optimism that leads me to believe that with due commitment we can rise again," Archbishop Paul Gallagher... Read more
St. Faustina relic given to Catholic basilica hit by Croatia earthquake
A Catholic basilica in one of the towns most-damaged by an earthquake in Croatia last December recently received a relic... Read more
Virtual discernment program helps Boston men explore priesthood
This past week, the Archdiocese of Boston released its new vocation discernment initiative, Scivias, designed to bring vocational guidance to... Read more
How a Catholic family of 16 lives debt-free
Five years ago, a Catholic family of 16 made international news for sending their children to college without any debt... Read more
Charleston diocese sues South Carolina for barring Covid-relief funds from private schools
The Diocese of Charleston filed a suit against South Carolina on Wednesday challenging the state’s “Blaine Amendment”, which prohibits public... Read more
Father Kapaun's remains to return to Kansas, family says
The remains of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, army chaplain and hero of the Korean War, will return to... Read more
Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis to make tour of schools in Argentina
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be displayed for veneration April 18 at a school in Córdoba, Argentina, marking... Read more
Pope Francis: Meeting Christ in the poor renews our missionary vigor
Pope Francis said Thursday that the poverty and exclusion from the job market caused by the coronavirus pandemic has made... Read more
Under financial pressure, Rockville Centre diocese sells pastoral center, closes several schools
In the wake of bankruptcy filings, the Diocese of Rockville Centre in March announced the sale of its $5.2 million... Read more
After vandalism, Houston parish welcomes back refurbished Our Lady of Guadalupe statue
A Catholic parish in Houston held an inauguration ceremony this week for a refurbished statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe... Read more
Soon-to-be-beatified Italian woman pioneered faith-based feminism
Armida Barelli, a lay Catholic leader who formed “generations of conscious and motivated women” in the faith, will be beatified... Read more
Pope Francis to Brazil's bishops: the Risen Christ is 'our strength, our unity'
Pope Francis on Thursday encouraged Brazil’s bishops to be united to each other and to their faith in the risen... Read more
Anthony Fauci, Chelsea Clinton to speak at Vatican health conference
Anthony Fauci, Chelsea Clinton, and Deepak Chopra are among the featured speakers at a Vatican conference being held in May... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: ‘War is the antithesis of fraternity’
Cardinal Parolin said Thursday “the huge sums of money and human resources allocated to armaments make us reflect.” Read more
'What I can do is love': This Catholic sister is a missionary to refugees in Greece
"I tell them: I came here to be with you in your situation. When you cry, I will be with... Read more
Haitian archbishop demands release of abducted Catholics
The Archbishop of Port-au-Prince has called for the release of 10 people who were kidnapped in Haiti on Sunday and... Read more
White House spokeswoman grilled on fungibility of Title X funding
Earlier today, EWTN’s White House Correspondent Owen Jensen questioned White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki about the proposed reversal of... Read more
Complaint filed against student and doctor in Mexico for advising on how to abort at home
Pro-life leaders have filed a complaint with the Puebla State Attorney General's Office against a university student and a doctor... Read more
