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Consecrated life perseveres in Cuba despite a lack of vocations
Cuba is facing a shortage of religious vocations to the point that the country is losing almost one women’s religious... Read more
Pope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims
Pope Leo XIV on Monday condemned a deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney and entrusted the victims to... Read more
Jimmy Lai found guilty of national security violations, faces life in prison
Catholic human rights advocate Jimmy Lai, 78, is facing up to life in prison. His sentence will be handed down... Read more
College campus ministries register remarkable growth in baptisms, confirmations
Several college campuses across the country are witnessing a notable rise in baptisms and confirmations among students. Read more
Some Protestant scholars welcome Vatican document clarifying Marian titles
Some Protestant scholars welcomed a Vatican document that clarified titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
‘This must stop’: Sydney archbishop condemns hate after Bondi terror kills 16
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher and bishops’ conference president Archbishop Timothy Costelloe call for prayer after a terrorist attack leaves at... Read more
Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting in eastern Congo, urges dialogue
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced deep concern over renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, urging an... Read more
Representation of the Way of the Cross in Mexico recognized as UNESCO heritage site
The decision was made during a UNESCO meeting in New Delhi, India, where the nomination of the Iztapalapa Way of... Read more
Vatican to unveil Nativity scene, light up Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 15
The Governorate of Vatican City State has announced the origins of the fir tree and Nativity scene that will adorn... Read more
Ancient Advent Mass gains new interest among younger Catholics
The ancient Rorate Caeli Mass highlights Mary’s role and Christ’s coming light. Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges mercy, reform as Jubilee of Prisoners closes holy year
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday presided over the final major celebration of the holy year, calling for renewed commitment to... Read more
UPDATE: Curtis Martin steps down as CEO of FOCUS after nearly 3 decades leading ministry group
Curtis Martin said that after nearly three decades, the organization now numbers “more than 1,000 FOCUS missionaries … in over... Read more
Swedish choir honors St. Lucy with songs in St. Peter’s Basilica
A Swedish youth choir marked the feast of St. Lucy by singing at a Mass at the Vatican on Thursday,... Read more
Caritas Lithuania launches program to help those struggling with pornography addiction
The program provides counseling not only for those battling compulsive sexual behaviors but also for spouses and family members affected... Read more
Cupid goes Catholic: New faith-based dating show brings faith and matchmaking together
Earlier this year, CatholicMatch released a new platform called “Relate,” which now includes “The Catholic Dating Show.” Read more
‘Holiness of family life’: A look behind the icon depicting a mother of 8
FOCCUS Marriage Ministries, a Catholic marriage ministry, invited priest-iconographer Father Richard Reiser to make a unique icon of St. Bridget... Read more
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint
St. Lucy’s Day, also known as Lucia Day, is a traditional Swedish celebration filled with children in costumes, elaborate processions,... Read more
Doug Keck honored with 2025 Mother Angelica Award
The EWTN Global Catholic Network presented the 2025 Mother Angelica Award to its longtime former president, Doug Keck. Read more
Pope Leo XIV entrusts pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
On Dec. 12, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Mass on the solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whom... Read more
Bishops call Illinois assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Pritzker ‘heartbreaking’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law an assisted suicide bill that Catholic leaders have ardently opposed. Read more
