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Eucharist stolen, faithful robbed during adoration in Mexico on Holy Saturday
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:46:00 GMT
In the wake of the incident, the local bishop, who will perform a rite of reparation, called for the return of the holy Eucharist and intense prayers for the conversion of the perpetrators.
Churches packed in Nicaragua for Holy Week amid restrictions and police presence
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:16:51 GMT
While the dictatorship in Nicaragua continues suppressing the Church through police surveillance and the prohibition of public processions, attendance at Holy Week services was strong.
Threat against entire people of Iran ‘not acceptable,’ Pope Leo XIV says
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:14:23 GMT
Attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law and are also a sign of hatred, division, and destruction, Pope Leo XIV said. “Let’s come back to the table,” he said.
A mission of the heart: Artemis II crew honors faith, family, and a life lost
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:27:00 GMT
Artemis II has captured global attention not only for its technical ambition but also for its human moments. Among them, a moving Easter message and honoring the late wife of a crew member.
Trump’s threat to fully destroy Iran ‘cannot be morally justified,’ head of U.S. bishops says
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:57:51 GMT
“I call on President Trump to step back from the precipice of war and negotiate a just settlement for the sake of peace and before more lives are lost,” Archbishop Paul Coakley said.
New record in France: More than 20,000 adults and teens baptized at Easter
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:06:06 GMT
The surge in baptisms of young persons continues in France in 2026, a 20% increase over the already previous record-high number in 2025. The influx represents a major challenge for the French Church.
Government favors natural family planning over contraception in key health funding
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:31:14 GMT
New directives by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ban Title X abortion funding while favoring fertility education and “body literacy.”
Archdiocese of Baltimore insurer proposes $100 million settlement for abuse victims
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:40:00 GMT
The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy nearly three years ago amid a large number of allegations of sexual abuse.
Father Petri breaks down Pope Leo XIV’s Easter message, warns of ‘indifference’ to violence, war
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:10:00 GMT
The Dominican theologian discussed Pope Leo XIV's reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his call for peace as President Donald Trump threatens Iran war escalation.
‘From chaos into new life’: Pakistan’s largest diocese installs new archbishop
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:40:48 GMT
The installation of Archbishop Khalid Rehmat closes a turbulent chapter for Pakistan’s largest Catholic diocese.
Irish childhood shaped Father Flanagan’s lifelong work with youth
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Boys Town founder Father Edward Flanagan, who was declared “venerable” by Pope Leo XIV on March 23, was formed by “the warm embrace of a loving family.”
EWTN News explains: When does Easter officially end?
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost.
Congressmen renew push to make Easter Monday a federal holiday
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:06:00 GMT
Rep. Riley Moore, R-West Virginia, and Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, introduced legislation that would make the day after Easter Sunday a federal holiday.
Defense Secretary Hegseth removes top Army chaplain amid Iran war, chaplaincy reform
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:36:49 GMT
The reason for the removal of Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. is unclear. However, Hegseth has removed more than a dozen military leaders during his tenure and has vowed to reform the chaplaincy.
Vittorio Messori dies, Italian Catholic journalist and author, defender of the faith
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:45:18 GMT
Messori not only converted to the Catholic faith but also used his considerable literary and investigative skills to vigorously defend it.
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem on Easter: ‘The Risen One is not where we left him’
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:34:33 GMT
In his homily on Easter Sunday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said the resurrection of Christ turns our world upside down and opens unforeseen horizons regarding life and death.
Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:21:33 GMT
The novena originates with Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament, OLM, canonized a saint in April 2000, a Polish religious sister and mystic who experienced apparitions of Jesus.
French priest Henri Caffarel, founder of Teams of Our Lady, declared venerable by Pope Leo XIV
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:17:34 GMT
A married couple that leads the Teams of Our Lady, founded by newly-declared Venerable Father Henri Caffarel, explains how this lay apostolate helps couples grow together in holiness.
On Easter Monday, Pope Leo XIV remembers those ‘tormented’ by war: ‘The truth does not remain hidden’
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:59:45 GMT
Upon the recitation of the Regina Caeli, the pope also remembered Pope Francis, who died a year ago on Easter Monday.
‘Searching for the Messiah’ explores experiences of recent Jewish converts
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A film that features the testimonies of people of Jewish origin who in recent times have professed faith in Jesus after coming to the conclusion that he is the long-awaited Messiah.
Pope Leo XIV: Every vocation is a ‘path of beauty’
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations titled “The Interior Discovery of God’s Gift,” the Holy Father reflects on the interior dimension of one’s vocation.
Why the Catholic Church celebrates Easter Monday under the title ‘Monday of the Angel’
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT
In many countries in Europe and South America, Easter Monday, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday.
Official delegation announced for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Equatorial Guinea
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Church authorities unveiled details of the official delegation expected to accompany the Holy Father during his visit scheduled for April 21–23.
U.S., Canadian seminarians prepare in Mexico to serve Hispanic community
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A seminary was established in Mexico in 1999 to serve the growing Hispanic community in North America, forming future priests who learn Spanish as well as ecclesial and cultural traditions.
Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:59:41 GMT
In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down.
Pope at Easter: ‘May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!’
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:37:23 GMT
On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice.
The miraculous origin story of Italy’s famous Easter dove bread
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The legend of the “Colomba di Pasqua” (“Easter dove”) dates to the sixth or seventh century and includes a queen, a feast, and a group of Irish monks.
At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to ‘grow and flourish’ throughout the world
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:14:38 GMT
The ancient vigil “stretches across the centuries as a path of reconciliation and grace,” the pope said at the Vatican.
Government of Cuba announces release of more than 2,000 prisoners for Easter
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The government said it was making the release “in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week.”
Archbishop Broglio: War should always be ‘a last resort’
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:09:18 GMT
The archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, said it was “hard” to see how the ongoing war with Iran could be justified.
Protests, criticism from Church leaders force Indian government to delay bill on foreign donations
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The government’s backing-off from the amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was promptly welcomed by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India.
Archbishop shares 10 characteristics of his thriving seminary
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo, Spain, shared in a letter 10 qualities he considers to be the reason why the diocesan seminary is blessed with vocations.
Czech bishop’s Easter stout wins medals at international competition
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A microbrewery owned by the Catholic Diocese of Litoměřice took home gold and diamond medals at the Czech Brew Star 2026 competition in Brno before its Easter stout received a bishop’s blessing.
Supreme Court to rule on how IQ scores are weighed in death penalty disability claims
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The high court ruled in 2002 that executing people with intellectual disabilities violated the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment, which prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.”
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Via Crucis in the Colosseum
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:45:00 GMT
The pope personally carried the cross through every station of the Good Friday Way of the Cross at the Colosseum.
At the Colosseum, Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to ‘live our lives as a journey’ in Christ’s love
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:09:03 GMT
The Holy Father carried the cross at the Roman amphitheater on Good Friday, the first time a pope has done so in several years.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion in St. Peter’s Basilica
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT
After the proclamation of the Gospel of John’s account of Christ’s passion, the papal preacher, Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivered a homily.
Catholic garment workers in Bangladesh stage Good Friday Passion play near Dhaka
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Far from their home villages, about 200 migrant Catholic workers near Dhaka gathered on Good Friday to reenact the Passion at a church center that serves 1,700 faithful in the industrial zone.
Hundreds of adults to be baptized in Paris at Easter as part of national surge
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:10:54 GMT
Across France, more than 13,000 adults will be baptized this Easter, according to data released by the French Bishops’ Conference — an increase of 28% compared with 2025.
Release date for Season 6 of ‘The Chosen’ announced
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The highly anticipated sixth season will portray the 24 hours of Good Friday — culminating in Christ’s crucifixion.
Ukraine bishop: War could spread to countries that ‘never imagined it reaching them’
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT
A Ukrainian bishops issues warning about war, a Christian town in Lebanon mourns a father and son, Cameroon prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s visit, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.
PHOTOS: Pilgrims keep watch with Eucharist at altars of repose in Rome
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT
On Holy Thursday night, the Eternal City was alight with candlelit altars housing the blessed sacrament.
DNA research sheds new light on the Shroud of Turin’s complex history
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT
A new genetic study shows that the reputed burial cloth of Jesus contains DNA from a mix of people.
Pope speaks with Israeli and Ukrainian presidents amid conflicts in Holy Land, Ukraine
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT
The pontiff discussed the ongoing wars and exchanged Easter greetings with the two presidents.
Built to mirror Jerusalem, this Lithuanian Calvary has 35 stations of the cross
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Built in 17th-century Lithuania to mirror Jerusalem’s topography, the Vilnius Calvary leads pilgrims through 35 stations over four miles of hills, valleys, and chapels.
Philippines Church mobilizes support for migrant workers hit by war, oil crisis
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Filipino bishops have urged the Catholic dioceses in the Philippines to support overseas workers, migrants, and their families back home amid the economic crisis following war with Iran.
EWTN News explains: What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My People”), and come from the opening lines of the Latin text of the recitation.
5 ways to solemnly celebrate Good Friday
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT
As the Church mourns, Catholics are also called to solemnly observe this holy day.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Vatican
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Departing from Pope Francis’ custom of celebrating the liturgy in prisons or migrant centers, Leo celebrated the rite in the cathedral of Rome and washed the feet of 12 priests of the Diocese of Rome.
Bishop Barron, Jonathan Roumie to speak at Trump event rededicating U.S. to God
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Catholic speakers for the May 17 event on the National Mall include Bishop Robert Barron and actor Jonathan Roumie. Cardinal Timothy Dolan is set to offer a video address.