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Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EWTN Global Catholic Network.

EWTN chairman named consultor for Vatican communications office

Apr 12, 2017

On Wednesday, the Vatican announced that EWTN’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw has been named by Pope... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his April 12, 2017, general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: we find hope in embracing our crosses with love

Apr 12, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

As the Church this week reflects on Jesus’ crucifixion and death, Pope Francis said that it is the cross that... Read more

Priest collar.

Pope Francis dismisses from clerical state priest who stole $300k

Apr 12, 2017

Pope Francis has dismissed a New Hampshire priest from the clerical state, after the priest was convicted of stealing some... Read more

A view of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Oct. 29, 2014.

Donate blood, get free admission to the Vatican Museums

Apr 11, 2017

A new initiative in Italy will allow blood donors to receive a free ticket to the Vatican Museums.  Read more

Bible scholar gives inside look at Vatican's Stations of the Cross

Apr 11, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis chose French biblical scholar, Anne-Marie Pelletier, to write the meditations for this year's annual Good Friday Stations of... Read more

Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto.

Consistory announced to approve Fatima children's canonization

Apr 11, 2017

Pope Francis will hold an ordinary public consistory on April 20, where the cardinals of the Church are expected to... Read more

Children in South Sudan.

South Sudanese bishop: It takes unity to achieve peace

Apr 10, 2017

The president of the Sudanese Catholic Bishops’ Conference called on leaders in South Sudan’s Bahr El Ghazal region to fight... Read more

Dome of the Texas State Capitol.

With united voice, thousands of Catholics visit Texas capitol

Apr 10, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Over 4,000 Catholics visited Texas’ capitol in Austin, including  bishops from the state's 15 dioceses, to meet with legislators and... Read more

Prayer candles.

Global bishops unite in prayer following Egypt church bombings

Apr 10, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Following the murder of Christians in Egypt through two bombings during Palm Sunday liturgies, bishops around the world joined Pope... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peters Square for the general audience Sept. 21 2016.

Despite deadly attacks, Pope Francis will still go to Egypt

Apr 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Francis' trip to Egypt at the end of the month will go on as... Read more

The new laundromat organized by the papal charities office and the Community of Sant'Egidio.

'Pope Francis laundry' service opens for homeless in Rome

Apr 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Monday the latest Pope Francis-inspired initiative for the poor opened up in Rome – a new laundromat, with washing,... Read more

Oysters, wine and travel? A UK priest's bizarre fraud scandal

Apr 10, 2017

Fr. John Reid, a Roman Catholic priest serving in County Durham, England, has been spared an 18-month jail sentence for... Read more

Pope Francis at The Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015.

Pope prays for victims of attack on church in Egypt

Apr 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

After a bomb blast killed nearly 30 people during Palm Sunday celebrations in Egypt, Pope Francis voiced his closeness to... Read more

Pope Francis blesses palms during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square April 9, 2017.

This Holy Week, look for Jesus in those who suffer, Pope says

Apr 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said that as Holy Week begins, we should contemplate not only the glory with which... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to young people at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

Pope to youth: The Church needs to hear your voice

Apr 8, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Saturday Pope Francis held a special prayer vigil in anticipation of WYD and the 2018 Synod of Bishops, telling... Read more

Don't send a mother who fled drug cartels back to Mexico, archdiocese pleads

Apr 8, 2017

U.S. immigration authorities should show mercy on a detained Catholic mother with a special needs child, who fled Mexico when... Read more

Philly priest charged with stealing $500k for concerts, dinners, casinos

Apr 7, 2017

A Philadelphia monsignor is being charged with embezzling more than half a million dollars from the priests’ home where he... Read more

Man found guilty in gruesome Camino murder of US pilgrim

Apr 7, 2017

The killer of an American woman who had been walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route has been found guilty... Read more

Unborn baby at 20 weeks.

With 20-week abortion ban, Iowa set to join national trend

Apr 7, 2017

With stronger abortion restrictions advancing in the state legislature, Iowa is close to becoming the 20th state to bar abortion... Read more

Four people charged in connection with kidnapped nun in Mali

Apr 7, 2017

Four people have been arrested in Mali in connection with the February kidnapping of a nun who remains missing.  Read more