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Cardinal Anders Arborelius of Stockholm at a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica on June 28, 2017.

Swedish cardinal clarifies Society of St. Pius X status after unauthorized visit

Aug 18, 2025

By Pål Johannes Nes

Cardinal Anders Arborelius issued a pointed call for unity in the Diocese of Stockholm, clarifying the canonical status of the... Read more

The American Life League has found that Planned Parenthood has received nearly half a billion dollars from pro-life states.

Planned Parenthood makes nearly $500 million in pro-life states, including tax funds

Aug 18, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Planned Parenthood affiliates based in pro-life states make close to a half-billion dollars in annual revenue from various sources, according... Read more

Father Jason Wallace (top center) with Archdiocese of Denver seminarians.

Hundreds nominated for priesthood in Denver ‘Called by Name’ campaign

Aug 18, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The Called By Name campaign, which launched in May in the Archdiocese of Denver, has resulted in 900 names of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV preaches at the historic Rotonda church in Albano, Aug. 17, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Bear Christ’s ‘fire of love’ to spread peace throughout the world

Aug 17, 2025

By Kristina Millare

According to Pope Leo XIV, the “poverty of Christ” enables Christians to reflect deeper on its value in their own... Read more

Some members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) meet with the minister of state, secretary-general at the presidency.

Cameroon government lauds Catholic Church’s peace-building efforts ahead of election

Aug 17, 2025

By ACI Africa

The minister of state, secretary-general at the presidency of Cameroon has commended the Catholic Church for peace-building ahead of the... Read more

Mary Ann Wilson conducts a children’s choir during Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Chant Camp aims to help children appreciate beauty and tradition of the Mass

Aug 17, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Canticle Chant Camp was held at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from July 28 to Aug.... Read more

Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Vatican.

A pontiff and his people: Pope Leo XIV welcomes the world in his first 100 days

Aug 16, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100... Read more

Police with automatic weapons guard outside the West Kowloon court after Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai arrived for his national security trial in Hong Kong on Aug. 15, 2025.

Trump vows to do ‘everything’ to ‘save’ Jimmy Lai ahead of trial verdict

Aug 16, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Trump promised to “see what we can do” to help the longtime human rights advocate jailed by Chinese authorities for... Read more

Moral theologian Charles Camosy, a bioethics professor at The Catholic University of America and an acclaimed author, speaks to anchor Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News In Depth” on Aug. 15, 2025.

Catholic bioethics expert on AI: ‘It’s not too late to put the genie back in the bottle’

Aug 16, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

“We’re undergoing [a] technological change that is going to totally transform the culture,” moral theologian Charles Camosy said. “How do... Read more

Pope Leo XIV smiles during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days

Aug 16, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug.... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

From AI to the White Sox: Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days break new ground

Aug 16, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV. Read more

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Study: Catholic law grads outpace secular peers in practice, purpose, and civic life

Aug 15, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The study, commissioned by the St. Mary’s University School of Law, found that 2025 graduates of Catholic law schools are... Read more

Thousands fill St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Youth welcome Mass on July 29, 2025, at the Vatican.

Society of St. Pius X pilgrimage added to Vatican’s jubilee year calendar amid tensions

Aug 15, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The Society of St. Pius X will hold a solemn high Mass and a procession to the Basilica of St.... Read more

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Costco won’t sell abortion pill at pharmacy locations

Aug 15, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

Rosario Murillo is “co-president” of Nicaragua.

Nicaraguan dictatorship confiscates Catholic school: ‘An outrage against religious freedom’

Aug 15, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and his wife and “co-president” Rosario Murillo in Nicaragua on Aug. 12 confiscated one of... Read more

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Pennsylvania priest placed on administrative leave after confessing cheating

Aug 15, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Father Ross Miceli allegedly “admitted to publicly falsifying the results of the grand prize winner” of a raffle for either... Read more

General view of the Council Fathers in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 8, 1962, at the Vatican, at the end of the first session of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II.

Economics paper suggests Mass decline tied to Vatican II implementation

Aug 15, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

According to the researchers, attendance rates declined significantly faster in historically Catholic countries than in Protestant ones in the years... Read more

Clergy accompany migrants at a courthouse in San Diego.

San Diego Diocese offers prayerful accompaniment at immigration hearings

Aug 15, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A new initiative launched by the Catholic Diocese of San Diego and interfaith partners offers prayerful accompaniment for migrants and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to say ‘yes’ to God

Aug 15, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish. Read more

The encounter in Indianapolis will feature opening remarks by Pope Leo XIV, youth representatives, and a live Q&A.

EWTN to carry Pope Leo XIV’s first-ever digital visit with America’s Catholic youth

Aug 15, 2025

By CNA Staff

The historic encounter will connect the Holy Father live from the Vatican with thousands of young people gathered in Lucas... Read more