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UPDATE: Curtis Martin steps down as CEO of FOCUS after nearly 3 decades leading ministry group
Curtis Martin said that after nearly three decades, the organization now numbers “more than 1,000 FOCUS missionaries … in over... Read more
Swedish choir honors St. Lucy with songs in St. Peter’s Basilica
A Swedish youth choir marked the feast of St. Lucy by singing at a Mass at the Vatican on Thursday,... Read more
Caritas Lithuania launches program to help those struggling with pornography addiction
The program provides counseling not only for those battling compulsive sexual behaviors but also for spouses and family members affected... Read more
Cupid goes Catholic: New faith-based dating show brings faith and matchmaking together
Earlier this year, CatholicMatch released a new platform called “Relate,” which now includes “The Catholic Dating Show.” Read more
‘Holiness of family life’: A look behind the icon depicting a mother of 8
FOCCUS Marriage Ministries, a Catholic marriage ministry, invited priest-iconographer Father Richard Reiser to make a unique icon of St. Bridget... Read more
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint
St. Lucy’s Day, also known as Lucia Day, is a traditional Swedish celebration filled with children in costumes, elaborate processions,... Read more
Doug Keck honored with 2025 Mother Angelica Award
The EWTN Global Catholic Network presented the 2025 Mother Angelica Award to its longtime former president, Doug Keck. Read more
Pope Leo XIV entrusts pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
On Dec. 12, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Mass on the solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whom... Read more
Bishops call Illinois assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Pritzker ‘heartbreaking’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law an assisted suicide bill that Catholic leaders have ardently opposed. Read more
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
