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Cleveland father and son live out sacrificial faith after mother’s near-death illness
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT
The pair spoke with EWTN News about how their faith inspires them to be men who make it their mission to love as Jesus loves, and about how they hope to inspire others to do the same.
‘The Church needs her sons’: Catholic podcast hosts call men to embrace fatherhood and faith
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Samuel Blair and Jason Angelette are fathers and husbands who share their knowledge and experiences on navigating life as Catholic men and leaders of their families on "The Point Man Podcast."
Pope Leo XIV: Contemplation makes Christians credible witnesses
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:26:31 GMT
At the Angelus, the pope urged the faithful to make room for silence before God and said "no one can turn a blind eye" to refugees seeking safety.
Rare Holy Sepulchre treasures bring Jerusalem’s history to Fort Worth, Texas
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A relic of the true cross and a decorative silver panel that hung in Christ’s tomb are among the ancient items on display until July 12 at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
‘Europe needs missionaries’: New program forms lay leaders for the Church
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Students from across Europe are preparing for missionary service through the European Mission Campus that combines spiritual formation, community life, and practical ministry training.
Nigerian activists rally for persecuted Christians near White House
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:19:43 GMT
The Save Nigeria Rally included speakers such as Alveda King, PhD, the niece of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., along with representatives from all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Pope Leo XIV honors Mother Cabrini as model for Church on migration
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:24:56 GMT
At the birthplace of the first U.S. citizen canonized as a Catholic saint, the Chicago-born pope said the Church is still challenged by migration today.
At St. Augustine’s tomb, Pope Leo XIV urges Pavia to honor every human life
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:58:20 GMT
In a visit to the northern Italian city, the Augustinian pope prayed before the relics of St. Augustine, called for civic peace and solidarity, and comforted young cancer patients and their families.
Faith sustains a pediatric palliative care nurse: ‘God’s hand is always there’
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Carmen Molina shares how faith, hope, and a view toward eternity transform the meaning and experience of suffering and that in the end, all that matters for the patient is to love and be loved.
5 powerful moments of faith at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Christian athletes are making the name of Jesus known at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are five powerful moments of faith at the international tournament so far.
Funding cuts force Catholic charity to scale back Rohingya aid in Bangladesh
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT
As foreign donations dwindle, the Catholic Church's relief agency in Bangladesh is repairing fewer shelters and rationing hygiene supplies for Rohingya refugees who depend on it.
‘I’m just a guy from Nebraska’: Archbishop Golka reflects on unexpected call to lead Denver
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Archbishop James Golka was installed as archbishop of Denver on March 25.
Church hails acquittal of Missionaries of Charity nun in India trafficking case
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:32 GMT
An Indian court has cleared an elderly nun and two others after an eight-year ordeal Church leaders call a politically driven attempt to malign Mother Teresa's order.
From a forgotten chapel to a national shrine: The enduring legacy of St. Anne d’Auray
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
According to historical accounts, a Breton farmer in 1624, followed an unexplained light that transformed a quiet village and established the only Church-approved apparition of St. Anne.
Detroit Archdiocese forecasts suspension of weekend Masses at 90 parishes
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT
The latest update follows the completion of 400 listening sessions at parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit amid its two-year restructuring process.
Pope Leo urges youth to seek ‘true peace’ and ‘perfect joy’
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The pope, addressing attendees at the Steubenville Youth Conferences, reflected on "the message St. Francis might have for young people today."
Colombian pro-life caucus celebrates victories, eyes new challenges
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:21:00 GMT
The caucus passed bills reinforcing pro-life values, prevented harmful bills from advancing in the legislative process, and saw more than 30 pro-life candidates elected for the 2026-2030 term.
Justice Department joins Catholic nuns’ lawsuit against New York’s housing rule
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:51:00 GMT
The lawsuit alleges that New York is violating the sisters' First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and free speech.
Justice Department looks into alleged MLB religious discrimination
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:21:00 GMT
The Department of Justice is investigating whether the MLB is violating the civil rights of Christian players who object to the league's promotion of gay pride.
U.S. permanent diaconate hits record size as retirements rise
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:51:00 GMT
Losses from retirement and death are nearly matching the number of men being ordained to the permanent diaconate, a survey found.
Canada enacts hate crime law that removes long-standing religious exemption
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:21:00 GMT
The Canadian Parliament passed a hate-crime statute, an Indian court acquitted a Missionaries of Charity sister of child trafficking after eight years, and more in this week's world news roundup.
Vatican recognizes martyrdom of 20 priests killed during Spanish Civil War
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:51:12 GMT
The same decree also recognized the heroic virtues of Servant of God Sister Clara Andreu y Malferit.
Conceived in rape, adopted on Juneteenth
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:59:17 GMT
Ryan Bomberger narrowly escaped abortion after being conceived in rape. After being adopted on Juneteenth, he speaks out against the abortion industry targeting unborn Black babies.
Pope Leo XIV: Synodality can help us avoid being another Tower of Babel
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:16:04 GMT
The pontiff addressed participants of the Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican on June 19.
4 Venezuelans form new community of hermits where Christianity began in Spain
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The hermits have taken up residence in the historic hermitage of St. Torquatus to pray for the needs of the pope and the Church.
Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.
New workshop trains Catholic scientists to fight myth of faith-science conflict
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This year at its annual conference, the Society of Catholic Scientists offered a new workshop designed to prepare Catholic scientists to speak on science and faith topics in the public square.
Spiritual hunger, Church’s tradition cited as top drivers of U.S. adult conversions, survey finds
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:55:11 GMT
“Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding of truth emerged as some of the strongest motivations for exploring the Catholic faith,” according to a survey of adult converts.
Pew survey: Majority of Catholics say Trump is too critical of Pope Leo XIV
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:32:45 GMT
Pope Leo XIV has a strong favorability rating among Catholics. Political leanings, however, affect how Catholics view the dynamic between the pope and the president.
Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:48:00 GMT
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights.
Catholic educators call for reform to buck trend of parish school closures
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:18:00 GMT
The “Front Royal Statement” by Catholic educators, bishops, and practitioners proposed “seven cardinal principles” for Catholic K-12 schools.
Pro-lifers rally against constitutional challenge to abortion law in Dominican Republic
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:48:00 GMT
In response to a constitutional challenge filed by abortion advocacy groups purporting to represent Catholics and other Christians, pro-life organizations rallied outside the court in Santo Domingo.
Peoria bishop announces ticket availability for Sheen beatification
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:18:00 GMT
The beatification Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on Sept. 24 at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
Military archbishop offers prayers for victims of Edwards Air Force Base accident
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:48:00 GMT
Eight people died in the accident, which is under investigation.
FTC sues transgender health group over ‘deceptive claims’ about child treatments
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:18:00 GMT
The U.S. Catholic bishops had asked the Federal Trade Commission to scrutinize “false or unsupported claims” in ads that promote hormone therapy drugs.
Honolulu Diocese celebrates 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:18:00 GMT
Celebrations will culminate next year with a closing Mass at the renovated Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, which Bishop Larry Silva described as a “sending forth” for missionaries.
Mourners in Kenya honor Catholic schoolgirl who died saving others in dormitory fire
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:33:00 GMT
Fortune Aimaya Losike, 15, chose to save the lives of other girls before the ceiling of the dormitory caved in on her.
Pope Leo XIV remembers Cardinal Ruini as a shepherd who guided the people of God
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:48:16 GMT
At the funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff praised the late Italian cardinal’s humble service, trust in God, and commitment to truth.
Pope Leo XIV: Failure to understand Eastern Christianity impoverishes the Church
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:05:22 GMT
The pope addressed members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches at the Vatican on June 18.
Pope Leo expected to visit 5 Peruvian cities in November, president says
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:02:08 GMT
The president of Peru had a nearly two-hour private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 18.
Federal judge says government can deposit money to seize diocesan land for border fencing
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:32:55 GMT
The Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, had asked a district court to block the deposit of the funds while it fights the government's attempts.
Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
On June 18, the pope issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of the foundress of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate in New York, among several others.
Pope Leo XIV urges universities to promote peace in a divided world
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:57:01 GMT
The pontiff met with the board of governors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on June 18.
Catholic priests in Democratic Republic of Congo decry rising insecurity targeting parishes
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo have raised alarm over what they describe as a worsening wave of insecurity targeting ecclesial institutions.
‘Fidelity Month’ event explores what binds Americans together ahead of 250th anniversary
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:31:48 GMT
Fidelity to God, family, and country are the founding principles that bind American society together, according to Princeton University professor Robert P. George.
Cardinal Ruini, John Paul II’s chief strategist in Italy, dies at age 95
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:29:00 GMT
Architect of the Italian Church’s “cultural project,” he led high‑stakes fights over life, family, and secularism while seeking to re‑anchor Catholic witness in national culture.
Fate of St. Teresa of Ávila’s left hand to be determined in coming months
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:59:15 GMT
The relic needs to be relocated because the convent where it is kept is scheduled to close due to a lack of vocations.
Mexican bishop amid World Cup playoffs: ‘We have Jesus Christ as our captain’
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:01:50 GMT
Bishop Ramón Castro said Catholics need to work together as a team, emphasizing Christ's saving action amid trials and pointing out the need for more laborers in Christ's vineyard, the Church.
Shortage of Communion hosts in Cuba prompts aid from Church in Panama and Puerto Rico
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:18:00 GMT
The unreliability of electricity in Cuba has limited the production of Communion hosts, forcing the Cuban Church to ask bishops and priest to ration the distribution of the Eucharist.
Catholic bishops of England and Wales react to reintroduction of assisted suicide bill
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:33:34 GMT
On Wednesday, Labour member of Parliament Lauren Edwards reintroduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which failed to pass the House of Lords in April.