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Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices
Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 emphasized the academic, cultural, and ecclesial value of archaeology and called for the promotion... Read more
Vatican conference: Our Lady of Guadalupe in light of doctrinal note on titles of Mary
At the conclusion of the conference, Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place at 4 p.m.... Read more
U.S. bishops, Catholic groups denounce DHS rule change for migrant workers
U.S. Catholic bishops are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to rescind a rule change they say will “disproportionately... Read more
Poll: Majority of U.S. Catholics support death penalty despite catechism
A majority of U.S. Catholics support the death penalty for convicted murderers in spite of Church teaching, according to a... Read more
Poll: Most Catholic voters support Trump, deportations despite bishops’ concern
The EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research poll surveyed 1,000 self-identified Catholic voters in the U.S. from Nov. 9–11, nearly... Read more
Poll: 70% of American Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, only 4% unfavorably
More than two-thirds of American Catholic voters have a favorable opinion of Pope Leo XIV, a new EWTN News and... Read more
Religious Liberty Commission hears testimony of religious freedom concerns in military
The commission heard testimony from expert witnesses who served in the various branches of the military, many as chaplains. Read more
St. Gianna Molla award to go to Catholic father, farmer, potential saint
Tom Vander Woude will be posthumously awarded this year’s Walk for Life St. Gianna Molla Award for Pro-Life Heroism on... Read more
The place where image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on Juan Diego’s cloak
Although millions of faithful recognize Tepeyac Hill as the site of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, not many... Read more
Senate to vote on health care plans as subsidies near expiration
Congress is set to vote on two plans regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are scheduled... Read more
Rights group hails release of 100 children abducted from Nigerian Catholic school
Christin Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed the release of 100 school children, who were among 303 children abducted on Nov. 21... Read more
Top health officials delayed abortion pill safety review, report claims
Pro-life advocates are calling for action as top health officials deny reports that they are delaying a promised safety review... Read more
U.S. House passes defense bill stripped of IVF provision
The House passed a defense authorization bill Dec. 10 without a provision to allow health care coverage of in vitro... Read more
Venezuelan authorities prevent Cardinal Porras from traveling, cancel passport
On Dec. 10 Venezuelan immigration police confiscated and invalidated the passport of Cardinal Baltazar Porras, the archbishop emeritus of Caracas. Read more
100 years ago today Our Lady appeared to Fatima visionary Sister Lucia in Pontevedra, Spain
Today, Dec. 10, marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Sister Lucia of Fatima in... Read more
Federal government cuts off aid to Texas Catholic Charities
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) from receiving federal funding,... Read more
Trump to create sanctions plan for Nigeria, congressman says
President Donald Trump is crafting a sanctions plan to pressure the Nigerian government amid ongoing Christian persecution, according to a... Read more
New Orleans Diocese issues Mass dispensation for migrants due to arrest fears
New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond announced a Sunday Mass dispensation for migrants fearing deportation. Read more
Catholic bishops in Europe express concern over EU ruling mandating recognition of same-sex unions
Europe's Catholic bishops expressed concern over the Court of Justice of the European Union obliging all member states to recognize... Read more
Catholic colleges in Bangladesh threatened over conversion claims
Archbishop Bejoy D'Cruze of Dhaka said threats against Catholic colleges in Bangladesh pose "a grave concern for the Catholic Church,"... Read more
