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St. Anthony's Chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has the largest collection of relics outside of Rome. August 7, 2015.

Treat saints' relics right, says new Vatican directive

Dec 16, 2017

The relics of Christian saints and blesseds deserve special care and their authenticity must be certified by the Church, the... Read more

The Vatican key keepers for the Vatican Museums.

Meet the man who holds the keys to the Pope's Museums

Dec 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

“I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven,” Jesus told St. Peter, as recorded in the Gospel... Read more

Let clarity and compassion define sexual identity debates, bishops say

Dec 15, 2017

In a time of cultural conflict and mistaken ideas about sexual identity, religious leaders have put forth their preferred approach.  Read more

Archbishop Christophe Pierre.

Apostolic nuncio to US speaks with EWTN News Nightly

Dec 15, 2017

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the US, spoke with EWTN News Nightly's Lauren Ashburn on Wednesday, discussing Pope Francis,... Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the Vatican's annual charity concert in Vatican City on Dec. 15, 2017.

Pope Francis: Music opens our hearts to the true meaning of Christmas

Dec 15, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Music and art are especially suited to helping us more deeply comprehend the true meaning of the mystery of Christmas,... Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe.

A crash course in Miracles 101

Dec 15, 2017

By Mary Farrow

What do a grilled cheese sandwich and the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe have in common?  Read more

Guatemalan flag.

Guatemalan Supreme Court halts distribution of pro-abortion manual

Dec 15, 2017

The Supreme Court of Guatemala has ruled that the distribution of a manual promoting abortion must be stopped.  Read more

Proposed Catholic hospital mega-merger assessed by Church officials

Dec 14, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic ethics and church law must be at the center of a merger of two major Catholic health care systems... Read more

Fr. Cattany blesses an attendee of the annual Father Woody Christmas cash giveaway, Dec. 14, 2017.

Christmas cash for the homeless: The legacy of one Denver priest continues

Dec 14, 2017

By Mary Farrow, Perry West

It was a chilly Thursday in December, with a dusting of snow on the ground. But that didn’t stop hundreds... Read more

Fouad Twal, then-Patriarch of Jerusalem, inspects damage to the Church of the Multiplication from the June 18, 2015 arson attack.

Israeli extremist sentenced for arson attack on Holy Land church

Dec 14, 2017

An arson attack on the church complex at the site of Christ’s multiplication of loaves and fish on the Sea... Read more

Keep internet neutral, U.S. bishops say

Dec 14, 2017

On Thursday, the Federal Communication Commission voted to repeal net neutrality regulations, which the U.S. bishops have called essential to... Read more

Updated: Gov. Kasich of Ohio signs bill prohibiting Down syndrome abortions

Dec 14, 2017

On Friday, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed a bill that will penalize doctors who perform abortions, if the abortion is chosen... Read more

Alveda King meets with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Dec. 13, 2017.

MLK's niece: Pro-life work continues my uncle's legacy

Dec 14, 2017

By Elise Harris

Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and longtime pro-life advocate, has it in her blood to... Read more

Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf speaks at a rally against pro-life legislation in Conshohocken, Dec. 11, 2017.

Updated: Pennsylvania governor vetoes 20-week abortion limit

Dec 13, 2017

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would limit abortions to 20 weeks into pregnancy and ban... Read more

Thomas fire in California.

Archbishop Gomez: Find God's voice in the flames

Dec 13, 2017

While fires in southern California continue to threaten thousands of homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles reflected that God... Read more

Peruvian prosecutor requests jail for Sodalitium founder

Dec 13, 2017

Criminal prosecutors in Peru have requested that Luis Fernando Figari be incarcerated by a court order, while he is investigated... Read more

Fr. Andrew Apostoli.

Founding member of CFRs and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli dies at age 75

Dec 13, 2017

Franciscan friar and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, passed away on the morning of Dec. 13, his community has... Read more

Pope Francis during his Oct. 25, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: Think 'being good' is enough? It’s not. Go to Mass

Dec 13, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

According to Pope Francis, a Christian can’t just be a good person and skip Mass on Sundays, because it is... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

New York archdiocese stresses commitment to aiding victims of clergy abuse

Dec 13, 2017

Nearly 200 sex abuse victims of clergy in the New York archdiocese have received compensation through a program the archdiocese... Read more

A model poses at a fashion show featuring models with disabilities held Dec. 8 in New York City

Youth with special needs rock runway in NYC church

Dec 12, 2017

Last Friday night, more than 200 people gathered for a Times Square fashion show in New York City.  It wasn't... Read more