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U.S. Olympics will ban men from competing in women’s competitions after Trump order
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) will formally prohibit men from competing in women’s sports. Read more
Pope Leo’s words ‘I am a son of Augustine’ thrilled Algeria, home of the saint’s diocese
After more than a year of vacancy, on July 11 Pope Leo XIV appointed Father Michel Guillaud to head the... Read more
Cardinal Filoni: ‘We remain with the people’ in war‑torn Middle East
In a wide‑ranging interview with “EWTN News Nightly,” Cardinal Fernando Filoni underscored that the Middle East remains an area of... Read more
Digital missionary priest helps young people ‘move from the screen to the altar’
Father Heriberto García Arias has more than 2 million followers on his TikTok account @heribertogarciaar and more than 200,000 on... Read more
EWTN launches EWTN Studios and EWTN Digital to expand global reach
EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw has announced a new organizational structure to further EWTN’s mission in the digital... Read more
Inside the cave in France where many believe Mary Magdalene spent her final years
Tucked away in a rocky mountain in southeast France is a cave formed by natural erosion called La Sainte-Baume, where... Read more
Judge blocks abortion funding ban in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
In the ruling, Judge Indira Talwani unilaterally decided that the law does not apply to abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood. Read more
Judiciary Committee: FBI spied on Catholic priest for not divulging info on parishioner
According to the report, the Richmond FBI investigated the priest’s background, monitored his travel plans, and looked into his credit... Read more
Nigerian priest released from captivity after being kidnapped by Boko Haram
The Fairbanks Diocese last month urged the faithful to “pray for [Afina’s] freedom from captivity and for his physical and... Read more
FBI investigates vandalism incident at Pennsylvania Catholic church
Bishop Mark Eckman said in a July 19 statement that St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Pleasant Hills had been... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: ‘Christ is not absent from Gaza’ amid war
While expressing particular solidarity with Christian communities in Gaza, the cardinal emphasized that the Church’s “mission” in Gaza is open... Read more
Swiss politician faces court after firing 20 shots at image of Mary and Jesus
The Zurich public prosecutor’s office accuses Sanija Ameti of publicly disparaging religious beliefs and disturbing religious peace. Read more
Mississippi launches MAMA program to support moms, families, and pro-life values
Mississippi is promoting family, motherhood, and pro-life policies through its Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) program. Read more
National congress for laity in Angola ‘decisive milestone for Church’
The upcoming July 24–25 congress marks the resumption of a four-year cycle of coordination of the laity that was interrupted... Read more
St. Mary Magdalene: The first witness to the Resurrection
Once known as a sinful woman, Mary Magdalene became the Apostle to the Apostles and the first witness to the... Read more
Catholics reflect on 100th anniversary of Scopes trial, 1920s evolution debate
On July 21, 1925 — a century ago today — substitute teacher John T. Scopes was found guilty of violating... Read more
Pastor of Gaza church hit by Israeli fire: ‘We are in God’s grace and we persevere in faith’
The pastor of the only Catholic church in Gaza, Argentine priest Father Gabriel Romanelli, posted a video on his YouTube... Read more
Pope Leo XIV visits home for elderly in Castel Gandolfo: ‘Age doesn’t matter’
After spending time praying in the chapel, the Holy Father personally greeted approximately 20 elderly people, all between the ages... Read more
Family gives ‘Da Pope’ Chicago Bears T-shirt to Pope Leo XIV
Marcel and Ann Muñoz, along with their three children, met Pope Leo XIV after Mass on July 20 at the... Read more
Lawmakers introduce resolution condemning Christian persecution abroad
A joint resolution introduced in the U.S. House and Senate last week condemns the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries... Read more
