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Catholic women discuss the challenges of modern dating culture
A quarter of 40-year-olds in the U.S. had never been married, Pew Research found in 2021. The Catholic marriage rate... Read more
Garbage landslide kills nearly two dozen people in Uganda
The 36-acre garbage dump known as Kiteezi is the only one serving the whole of the Ugandan capital, a city... Read more
Baltimore judge rules ‘baby bonus’ proposal unconstitutional
If ultimately approved, the “baby bonus” measure would create a fund that would issue one-time $1,000 payments to parents in... Read more
Hong Kong court rejects Catholic democracy activist Jimmy Lai’s appeal of 2021 conviction
Lai and other demonstrators had been convicted in 2021 of taking part in what the Hong Kong government had argued... Read more
South African bishop decries government inaction on alleged ISIS operations
Bishop Sithembele Sipuka said the group is destructive based on its activities in Mozambique and Nigeria. Read more
Irish archbishop and apostolic nuncio to EU Noël Treanor dies at 73
Before being appointed nuncio in late 2022, Treanor served as bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor. Read more
Vatican urges Iran to avoid ‘in any way’ escalating conflict in Middle East
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, spoke on the phone on Monday morning with Iran’s new president, Masoud... Read more
Catholic bishops reject claims that Catholic nonprofits facilitate illegal immigration
“Catholic organizations cooperate in providing humanitarian aid with local, state, and federal officials,” the bishops’ statement read. Read more
Catholic artist Tim Schmalz brings Scripture to life with sculpture
Schmalz, 52, recently created a massive bronze crucifix that was installed outside St. John the Evangelist Church in downtown Indianapolis. Read more
What is the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter and why is it flourishing?
Despite the rapidly secularizing culture in the U.S., many of the ordinariate’s parishes, known for their reverent liturgies and respect... Read more
Pope Francis: True faith opens the mind and the heart
“Brothers and sisters, when faith and prayer are true, they open the mind and the heart; they do not close... Read more
Opus Dei prelate’s visit to Venezuela postponed
Opus Dei announced the postponement of the visit to Venezuela of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the head of the personal prelature. Read more
Father of Olympic gymnast Brody Malone speaks of son’s faith following bronze medal win
Brody Malone, who won a bronze medal alongside Team USA’s men’s gymnastics team, has been outspoken about his Christian faith... Read more
3 Marian holy sites in the Muslim nation of Indonesia
Records dating back to the 16th century indicate that the first Catholic traditions in Indonesia were established following the first... Read more
Lila Rose on 2024 task for pro-life movement, podcast debut on EWTN
On the occasion of her podcast joining the EWTN programming lineup, Lila Rose discussed the task currently before America’s pro-life... Read more
Paris 2024: Athletes witness to their faith despite Olympic ban
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been the scene not only of sporting prowess but also of displays of faith... Read more
Boston Archbishop-elect Henning: ‘My mission is going to be the people in front of me’
In an interview with “EWTN News In Depth,” Archbishop-elect Richard Henning, 59, said the call from the apostolic nuncio caught... Read more
Belgium town to host Marian celebration ‘Virga Jesse’ again after 7 years
Tens of thousands of people are expected this year to attend the 47th gathering of “Virga Jesse” from Aug. 11–25. Read more
Young Catholic scientists research blindness in program that ties together faith and science
University of Mary Summer Undergraduate Research Vocation Experience program brings students together for scientific research and faith formation. Read more
Longtime Notre Dame philosophy professor David Solomon converts to Catholicism
David Solomon, who arrived at the university in 1968, came into the Catholic Church earlier this year, according to Word... Read more
