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Former Arlington director of child protection office acquitted on sexual battery charge
The Diocese of Arlington, Virgina’s former director for the Office of Child Protection, Father Terry Specht, was found not guilty... Read more
A million march throughout Mexico for women, life, and peace
The marches took place Oct. 8–9 in cities in 30 states “in favor of the causes of women, the protection... Read more
Pope names as bishop a Spanish priest whose mother is in the process of beatification
Pope Francis has appointed Father José María Avendaño Perea as auxilary bishop for the Diocese of Getafe. Read more
Pope Francis expresses condolences to victims of explosion in Ireland
Pope Francis has assured his “spiritual closeness” to those affected by an Oct. 7 gas station explosion in northwest Ireland. Read more
Vatican’s Synod on Synodality organizers say synod is ‘fruit’ of Second Vatican Council
In a message marking the 60th anniversary of Vatican II’s opening, the general secretariat of the Synod on Synodality called... Read more
Swiss bishop resigns at age 59 due to ‘inner fatigue’
“I tell you this with an open heart: I can no longer imagine being in the position I have tried... Read more
The holy rosary, a spiritual weapon that lights hearts on fire
For centuries, the rosary has been considered a weapon of protection against evil and a powerful tool of intercession. Read more
Pope Francis adds feast of Our Lady of Loreto to Roman Calendar
In 2019 Pope Francis decreed that the feast of Our Lady of Loreto be included in the Roman Calendar as... Read more
Pope Francis canonizes two new saints: St. Artemide Zatti and St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini
Scalabrini is known for founding a missionary order that ministered to immigrants, while Zatti was himself an immigrant, leaving Italy... Read more
EWTN Poll: U.S. Catholics have strong belief in angels, but Eucharistic devotion lags
A new survey of Catholic voters points to apparent inconsistencies in their approach to Catholic doctrine. Read more
New documentary calls on lay Catholics to become civic leaders
“The Hour of the Laity” focuses on the duty of lay Catholics to use their time, talents, and resources to... Read more
‘Devotions with Daisy’: priest spreads joy, glorifies God
A priest of the Diocese of Lincoln hopes to offer spiritual joy through his blog “Devotions with Daisy” by imitating... Read more
Mark Houck calls men to fight ‘noble battles.’ A controversial indictment is his biggest one yet
A look at the Catholic father of seven at the center of a growing debate over the FBI's actions toward... Read more
Vanderbilt pauses gender surgeries on minors after backlash
Vanderbilt University Medical Hospital has paused irreversible gender surgeries on children following Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s calls for investigation. Read more
Cardinal deplores passage of euthanasia bill by Uruguayan House of Representatives
The bill seeks to “regulate and guarantee the right of persons to go through the process of dying with dignity... Read more
Soccer manager turned priest shares message of peace ahead of World Cup playoffs
Father David Jasso appealed to players and fans to remember “that sports and soccer are also a gift from God.” Read more
St. Anthony of Padua relics to visit Kansas City — and one will stay
Several parishes in Kansas City, Missouri, are set to host traveling relics of St. Anthony of Padua this weekend. Read more
‘Rosary rally’ outside U.S. Capitol to unleash prayers for a ‘world gone mad’
On Sunday, Oct. 9, a eucharistic procession will make its way to the National Mall not far from the U.S.... Read more
The ultimate rosary gift guide
Oct. 7 marks the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, when the Catholic Church celebrates its most beloved devotion... Read more
Christians excluded from Australian sports? Bishops raise alarm after exec resigns
One day after being appointed chief executive of an Australian rules football club, Andrew Thorburn stepped down from the role... Read more
