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St. John Paul II in 1978.

Pope Francis to publish a book with reflections on St. John Paul II

Jan 28, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has co-authored a book of reflections on the life of St. John Paul II to be published in... Read more

The Golden Dome atop the Main Building at the University of Notre Dame.

Judge allows student group’s abortion lawsuit to progress against Notre Dame

Jan 28, 2020

The University of Notre Dame’s refusal to pay for drugs that can cause early abortions will face further litigation in... Read more

Legionaries of Christ: Sexual abuse was perpetrated at minor seminary

Jan 27, 2020

The Legionaries of Christ acknowledged that sexual abuse took place at the religious order’s El Ajusco minor seminary in Mexico... Read more

No reform possible without new leaders in Legionaries of Christ, advocates and survivors say

Jan 27, 2020

Advocates and survivors of abuse perpetrated by priests of the Legion of Christ say that the religious order has no... Read more

Pope Francis prays at Auschwitz July 29, 2016.

'Never again': Pope Francis calls for prayer on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Jan 27, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has asked for people to spend a moment in prayer and recollection on Monday for International Holocaust Remembrance... Read more

Kobe Bryant.

The Catholic faith of Kobe Bryant

Jan 26, 2020

Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Southern California, along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Bryant,... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the first Sunday of the Word of God Jan. 26, 2020.

Pope Francis: Keep a Bible close to you for daily inspiration

Jan 26, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis preached Sunday about the life-changing power of God’s word in Scripture, encouraging everyone to keep a Bible close... Read more

The Aguilar family. Courtesy photo.

How family life led this couple back to the Catholic Church

Jan 26, 2020

By Perry West

With their children getting older, the Aguilars wanted to find a church home for their family. They visited a few... Read more

Cardinal Blase Cupich.

Cardinal Cupich: God 'schemes' for our salvation

Jan 25, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

God is a “tricky God” who schemes for the good of humanity and salvation, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago said... Read more

Victims of genocide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

75 years after Auschwitz liberation, Europe's bishops condemn anti-Semitism, call for peace

Jan 25, 2020

Seventy-five years after the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the Catholic bishops of Europe condemned racism, xenophobia, and anti-Semitism,... Read more

Pope Francis meets Iraqi President Barham Salih Jan. 25, 2020.

Pope Francis and Iraqi president discuss securing a future for Christians

Jan 25, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis met Saturday with Iraqi President Barham Salih, and discussed the need to secure the future of Iraq’s deep-rooted... Read more

The College of Cardinals celebrates Mass March 12, 2013 before entering the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave.

Cardinal Re elected new dean of the College of Cardinals

Jan 25, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re has been elected the new dean of the College of Cardinals with Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as... Read more

Emergency personnel respond to a bushfire on the outskirts of Bilpin, Australia.

US bishops offer prayers after Americans killed fighting wildfires in Australia

Jan 25, 2020

Committee leaders at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voiced prayers and sorrow at the deaths of three American crew... Read more

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States announce pro-life, pro-choice initiatives ahead of March for Life

Jan 24, 2020

On the eve of the 2020 March for Life in Washington DC, lawmakers in several states announced the introduction of... Read more

Donald Trump at the RNC in Cleveland, Ohio, July 2016.

California abortion mandate violates federal law, Trump administration says

Jan 24, 2020

The Trump administration has said that California state policies violate federal law for requiring abortion coverage in religious groups’ health... Read more

President Donald Trump takes the stage at the 2020 March for Life.

Trump at March for Life: 'I am truly proud to stand with you'

Jan 24, 2020

By JD Flynn

President Donald Trump addressed the annual March for Life Friday, telling pro-life demonstrators that he is an advocate for the... Read more

Pope Francis talks at the Vatican Jan. 24, 2020, with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.

Full text of EWTN News interview with VP Mike Pence

Jan 24, 2020

After an hour long meeting with Pope Francis Jan. 24, Vice President Mike Pence sat down with EWTN News to... Read more

Pope Francis talks at the Vatican Jan. 24, 2020, with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.

VP Pence and Pope Francis discuss US pro-life movement during Vatican meeting

Jan 24, 2020

By Courtney Mares

As the March for Life got underway in Washington, DC, Pope Francis and Vice President Mike Pence met in the... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a child at the general audience on Oct. 10, 2018.

Pope Francis: Every human has an irrepressible dignity

Jan 24, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis emphasized the importance of each person’s dignity Friday in his message for World Communications Day.  Read more

Passengers are screened at an airport in Manila, Philippines following a coronavirus outbreak in China.

Filipino bishops urge caution amid coronavirus report

Jan 23, 2020

Filipino Church leaders have urged parishioners to be extra cautious amidst a deadly outbreak of coronavirus, which has affected hundreds... Read more