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Vatican synod report urges women’s input in preparing future priests
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:45:00 GMT
The report also warns seminaries must not become an “artificial environment” detached from the ordinary life of the faithful.
‘Biblical Roots’: Picasso’s spiritual ‘sensibilities’ on display at Burgos Cathedral
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:15:00 GMT
While Pablo Picasso was a professed atheist, a new exhibit in Spain highlights the spiritual sensibilities of his art.
International Theological Commission: Human life is a vocation
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMT
New Vatican-approved document weighs challenges posed by AI and social media.
Meet the artist behind the 47 paintings supporting Sister Thea Bowman’s cause for canonization
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, has 47 paintings inspired by Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman that have been packaged into boxes and sent to Rome for review to advance her cause for canonization.
Monsignor Shea: New counseling center in Phoenix will focus on ‘inestimable dignity’ of human person
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
A Catholic counseling formation program centered on human dignity will open in the fall as part of a collaboration between the University of Mary and the Diocese of Phoenix.
Catholic Rwandan opposition leader’s daughter speaks out ahead of her mother’s trial
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza was a wife and mother who had no intention of working in politics, but “it was her heart that was moved for the Rwandan people" that led her to human rights work.
Pope Leo XIV explains the Church’s ‘human and divine dimensions’
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The pope’s catechesis focused on the dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium, one of the pillars of Vatican II.
‘2 hours to pack up’: How the Iranian conflict has upended Catholic pilgrimages in the region
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran brought major conflict to the Middle East and sent Christian pilgrims scrambling for safe harbor there.
Iraqi archbishop laments spread of Iranian conflict, communication barrier with Tehran archbishop
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:45:34 GMT
Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda of Erbil, Iraq, shared the situation on the ground for the Iraqi Christian community with “EWTN News Nightly” as the prospect of broader regional war looms.
‘This work is about hope:’ University of St. Mary prison education program centers on human dignity
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:01:19 GMT
University of St. Mary, a Catholic liberal arts university in Leavenworth, Kansas, offers a prison education program as part of its Catholic mission.
Priest scrutinized for letters written on behalf of 2 notorious Mexican drug traffickers
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:20:00 GMT
A Mexican priest is at the center of controversy for sending letters on behalf of two high-profile drug traffickers in U.S. custody.
Archbishop Hicks hosts SiriusXM radio show
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:50:00 GMT
The radio show with New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks offers faith-based dialogue, real-world issues, and everyday life through a Catholic lens, the broadcaster said.
As Iran war widens, Eastern Christians face growing uncertainty
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:20:00 GMT
Airstrikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, and other major cities have raised serious concerns about the country’s Christian communities as well as those in the wider region.
Bishops announce collections for Catholic charitable groups in March 14-15 Masses
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The bishops are collecting funds for six offices and agencies, mostly focused on support for migrants and for those in need abroad.
Pope ‘cannot comment’ on Jimmy Lai’s imprisonment
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:05:45 GMT
The pontiff spoke to reporters for the first time since Dec. 23.
Gaza’s Catholic pastor: Border closures make crisis ‘tragic’
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:06:00 GMT
Father Gabriel Romanelli says civilians are exhausted as aid access tightens and basic services collapse.
Vatican synod study group warns of online polarization
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:21:49 GMT
The group urged new oversight and formation for online evangelization.
Bishop explains how Our Lady of Guadalupe can reach postmodern Silicon Valley
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Bishop Óscar Cantú of San Jose, California, explains how the highly secularized society there can receive the message and imagery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a way that is meaningful to them.
From heiress to saint: The radical life of St. Katharine Drexel
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Throughout her life, St. Katharine Drexel’s chief motivation was to help more people know and love Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Trump’s ambassador to the Vatican defends deportation policies criticized by pope, U.S. bishops
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:45:00 GMT
In an interview with EWTN News, Ambassador Brian Burch pushed back on widespread criticism of U.S. immigration enforcement and rejected the suggestion that the Vatican is anti-American.
Polish bishops introduce financial penalties for canonical offenses
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The new norms, approved by the Vatican, tie fines to Poland’s minimum wage and can reach up to 20 times the monthly minimum for serious violations of Church law.
Supreme Court says California can’t hide student transgender identities from parents
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:24:13 GMT
Keeping student “transitions” secret likely violates the First Amendment rights of parents, the high court said.
U.S. drug czar prays before image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:09:49 GMT
In Mexico for a meeting with security officials regarding combatting drug trafficking, U.S. drug czar Sara Carter visited the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Pope Leo XIV promulgates new statutes for Pontifical Academy for Life
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:34:48 GMT
The new statues introduce the new role of “supporters” who, while not academics, identify with the academy’s mission and “contribute to the advancement of its academic activities.”
Jeff Cavins, Father Mike Schmitz awarded Pillar Award by Museum of the Bible
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:21:31 GMT
Jeff Cavins and Father Mike Schmitz are the first Catholics to receive the Pillar Award for Narrative given by the Museum of the Bible.
How Czech Catholics are crowdfunding their priests’ salaries
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT
As state contributions wind down toward a 2030 cutoff, the Archdiocese of Olomouc is turning to crowdfunding, investments, and parish co-responsibility to keep its priests paid.
Catholic Church in Spain creates department for relations with Islam
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Spain’s growing Muslim population has led that country’s bishops’ conference to address concurrent pastoral challenges.
ChosenCon 2026: ‘This is the Comic-Con of the Bible’
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Roughly 5,000 fans recently filled the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for ChosenCon.
Reverse migration: Catholic shelters in Mexico serve repatriated migrants and foreigners who remain
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
While migration into Mexico from the south and from Mexico to the U.S. has significantly decreased, it hasn’t completely stopped, and challenges still remain for Catholic migrant shelters there.
American Catholics launch crowdfunding effort to gift Pope Leo XIV papal tiara
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A nonprofit hopes to generate enough small donations to construct a papal tiara for Pope Leo XIV as a gift from American Catholics.
Archbishop Coakley calls for restraint, diplomacy, and peace as hostilities escalate in Middle East
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:44:27 GMT
The USCCB president called for the protection of innocent lives and asked for the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace, in his statement Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV urges ‘unconditional love’ amid hardship
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:53:39 GMT
Visiting a parish in Rome, the pope preached on the Transfiguration and Abraham’s journey of faith.
Irish bishop says young Catholics are seeking doctrinal solidity
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Echoing what seems to be a growing phenomenon, Bishop Niall Coll said young Catholics in Ireland are looking for clarity, coherence, and tradition in their search for truth.
Meet the priest who grew up in the Peruvian Andes and was confirmed by Pope Leo XIV
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Newly ordained Father Erlin Pérez Vásquez shares his journey to the priesthood and the incredible blessings he received along the way.
Pope Leo XIV urges diplomacy amid Iran tensions
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:10:24 GMT
The pontiff warned that “stability and peace are not built with mutual threats” and appealed for dialogue to avert a wider crisis.
Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman’s voice needed ‘more than ever’
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Bowman’s ability to see the dignity of each individual, and embrace all gifts and cultures, is an essential message for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
Gulf bishop urges calm and daily rosary as Iran retaliates after U.S., Israeli strikes
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:52:47 GMT
Iran’s retaliation to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28 quickly spilled beyond Israel, with missiles and drones aimed at multiple countries hosting U.S. forces.
Meta blocks AI chatbot from discussing abortion with minors
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT
A roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Students pray for Notre Dame’s Catholic identity after dispute over pro-abortion professor
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The event was originally planned as a protest in response to the university’s appointment of abortion advocate Professor Susan Ostermann as the head of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.
‘Cuba will soon achieve the freedom it hasn’t had in 67 years,’ top U.S. diplomat in Havana says
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Mike Hammer, the top U.S. diplomat in Cuba, said there are high-level exchanges with people within the Cuban regime and expressed hope for a peaceful transition to democracy.
10 things to know about St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants. A new statue of her will be erected in Chicago’s Little Italy.
Former New Age medium seeks to found a religious order after her conversion
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT
After years of practicing New Age therapies, Catalina Davis experienced a profound conversion that eventually led her to found an apostolate for people who have been involved in such practices.
Egypt’s blasphemy law back in focus after boycott call targets Christian-owned shops
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Egypt’s “contempt of religion” law returns to the spotlight after widespread condemnation of call to boycott Christian businesses.
Deacon launches Adore Movement to spark adoration revival
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry and eCatholic have launched the Adore Movement to promote adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Pope Leo XIV thanks preacher at end of Lenten exercises
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:58:58 GMT
Bishop Erik Varden closed a weeklong retreat for the Roman Curia with meditations on the cross and hope.
Tex-Mex border bishops say ‘Our role is to be pastors’
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:40:20 GMT
Bishops from the Texas-Mexico border region met to discuss their role on both sides of the border as well as the recent wave of violence in Mexico.
Historic Vermont campus offered free to Catholic nonprofit by donor
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:23:00 GMT
Entrepreneur Raj Peter Bhakta said he seeks a Catholic nonprofit to apply by March 31 to “revive” the former campus of Green Mountain College for “future generations of the Catholic Church.”
Catholic bishops to Supreme Court: Abandoning birthright citizenship ‘immoral’
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:52:25 GMT
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking the Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship. However, not all Catholics agree with this interpretation of Church social teaching.
Abortion advocacy group in El Salvador announces its legal dissolution
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:51:00 GMT
El Salvador passed a Foreign Agents Law requiring NGOs with foreign backing to register as such. Faced with that obligation, an abortion advocacy group decided to dissolve rather than register.
Pew report finds 35% of U.S. Catholics are college educated
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:06:00 GMT
The number of college-educated Catholics falls in line with the overall share of U.S. adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher, the report said.