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American bishops celebrate newest doctor of the Church
Catholic bishops across the nation are reacting to the “joyful” news that Pope Leo XIV has approved St. John Henry... Read more
Federal Trade Commission launches inquiry into harm of ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating potential “unfair or deceptive trade practices” regarding transgender surgeries and drugs. Read more
Catholic Church in Uruguay warns of risks of approving euthanasia
As Uruguay’s Chamber of Deputies gets ready to vote on a euthanasia bill on Aug. 5, Church leaders and health... Read more
Bishop Barron tells youth in Rome: Listen to God’s voice and accept his mission
“God has an idea of the saint you were meant to be,” Bishop Robert Barron said during the keynote address... Read more
Lawsuit claims Massachusetts college dismissed Catholic student over objection to abortion
A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts alleges that a Catholic student was dismissed from the school after she objected to having... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints new director of the Vatican Observatory
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday appointed astronomer Father Richard Anthony D’Souza, SJ, as the new director of the Vatican Observatory. Read more
Leader of English bishops ‘thrilled’ at Newman’s elevation to doctor of the Church
Cardinal Vincent Nichols said he is “delighted and thrilled” that Pope Leo has announced that he will declare St. John... Read more
Start of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate brings surge of interest in papal blessings
The surge in blessings reflects enthusiasm over the start of a new pontificate and highlights a traditional practice that combines... Read more
‘Multiverse analysis’ backs 2012 research on outcomes for kids of same-sex parents
A recent analysis by Cornell sociologists “vindicated” a 2012 study that found children of gay parents do worse than those... Read more
St. John Henry Newman to be declared 38th doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday approved the decision to declare St. John Henry Newman the 38th doctor of the universal... Read more
16 state attorneys general oppose abortion shield laws in joint letter
State attorneys general across the country wrote a letter to Congress opposing “abortion shield laws” that enable abortionists to bypass... Read more
Kim Davis, who refused to certify same-sex marriages, asks Supreme Court to hear case
A former county clerk in Kentucky who made headlines in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples... Read more
Jubilee of Youth: Meet the brave Catholic communicators who are telling their stories
Meet some of the bold Catholic communicators in training at the 2025 EWTN Summer Academy in Rome, which coincides with... Read more
Actor David Henrie and EWTN Studios partner to release new docuseries ‘Seeking Beauty’
The docuseries “Seeking Beauty” follows Henrie’s journey into the heart of Italy to explore what makes Italian culture one of... Read more
Why St. Ignatius of Loyola is a saint for difficult times
The famous sickbed conversion of the founder of the Jesuits was only the beginning of his story of patience, perseverance,... Read more
Fraud in juvenile migrant program causing backlog in visas for foreign priests, religious
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services found fraud in its permanent residence program for minors, leading to a backlog in visas... Read more
Archbishop Gallagher: Search for truth, not crucifixes, defines Catholic universities
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said universities are Catholic when they strive to seek truth that is “in harmony with the... Read more
Abuse victims agree to $246 million settlement from Diocese of Rochester, New York
Documents obtained by CNA show a near-unanimous vote in favor of accepting the diocese’s proposed $246 million settlement plan. Read more
UCLA to pay more than $6 million to settle antisemitic complaints
The University of California, Los Angeles, agreed to the payout on Tuesday, July 28, after fighting the lawsuit for over... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to Jubilee of Youth: ‘Your voices will be heard to the ends of the earth’
In three languages, Pope Leo XIV offered extemporaneous greetings to the thousands of participants at the welcoming Mass for the... Read more
