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Scottish bishops say ‘prayer moved hearts’ after Scottish Parliament rejects assisted suicide
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
In a decisive vote, Scottish members of Parliament have rejected the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, a victory the bishops in Scotland are praising.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage registration opens; schedule released
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:15:00 GMT
The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will bring the faithful together in prayer and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Vienna’s archbishop: ‘What comes from the Holy Spirit, canon law cannot stop’
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Vienna’s new archbishop preached at Austria’s bishops’ conference plenary, calling for change on women’s roles and saying canon law cannot hold back the Holy Spirit.
Bishops of global south urge abandonment of fossil fuels; some Catholic economists warn against it
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The bishops called for an end to fossil fuel use. But some Catholic economists say it is necessary to bring developing nations out of poverty.
Catholics in Kuwait find refuge in prayer in time of war
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Christians in many Gulf countries are turning to prayer and the sacraments to sustain themselves amid the anxiety and uncertainty the war brings.
‘This baby is a gift’: Trisomy 18 Awareness Day reminds us that every life is sacred
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
March 18 is Trisomy 18 Awareness Day. The condition, also called Edwards syndrome, occurs when a person has an extra chromosome 18.
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Each baptized person is an active agent of evangelization’
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The pope’s message at the general audience focused on the “communion of the faithful” as taught in the second chapter of Lumen Gentium.
Preach from the heart, not with AI-generated homilies, priest says
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Using AI, a priest could very well produce a well-written, theologically sound homily, but should he? Several priests share their perspective about this new tool.
Young Slovak martyr of communism reaches global audience
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New books, a documentary in four languages, and a new reliquary mark the growing international reach of Blessed Ján Havlík.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem: A beacon of courage in the face of misunderstanding and opposition
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT
On March 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful.
Cuban priest: In addition to faith in Christ, only democracy can save Cuba
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:15:44 GMT
As conditions deteriorate and street protests spread, Father Alberto Reyes said the regime needs to stop the charade that things will get better and allow democracy.
‘God is good’: Faith and love for family on display at 2026 Oscars
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:07:00 GMT
At the 2026 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and Jessie Buckley were quite open about their belief in God and the importance of family in their lives.
Vatican court orders partial retrial in ‘trial of the century’ finance case
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:28:00 GMT
Judges cite procedural flaws tied to papal decrees, requiring renewed proceedings while leaving prior convictions formally intact.
Beyond oil and conflict, Iran’s Kharg Island holds a lost Christian past
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:58:48 GMT
Will Kharg’s Christian heritage survive the present conflict, or will it become yet another casualty of international strife?
Bishop Mark Seitz issues first pastoral letter on mass detention, deportations
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:22:40 GMT
The bishop of El Paso, Texas, called on immigration enforcement officers to follow the Gospel rather than “immoral order.”
At a time of conflict, Pope Leo sends a bridge-builder to the United States
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:31:35 GMT
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the new papal envoy to Washington, has been shaped by a diplomatic career in geopolitical hot spots.
‘They want to evict us’: Why Indigenous Catholics fight forest project in Bangladesh
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:56:43 GMT
Catholic Indigenous leaders in Bangladesh say they will escalate protests if the government does not halt a forest development project they call a pretext for eviction.
‘Catholic Connections’ aims to unite Catholics working on Capitol Hill
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Catholics on Capitol Hill are beginning to build a tight-knit community amid their busy schedules.
St. Patrick’s Day during Lent ‘should inspire us to be joyful, not dire’
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Bishop Stephen Parkes of Savannah, Georgia, reminds us of the many reasons to celebrate the great saint’s life.
Iranian missile fragments fall near Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:48:05 GMT
The government of Israel condemned the Iranian regime for “firing missiles at the holy sites of Jerusalem, endangering Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.”
German bishop recalls Habermas-Ratzinger dialogue after philosopher’s death
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:26:00 GMT
The chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference praised the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas’ landmark 2004 dialogue with the future Pope Benedict XVI on faith and reason.
Bishop Conley, Gov. Pillen ask for prayers for Nebraskans facing wildfires
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:06:00 GMT
As Nebraska faces its largest-ever wildfire, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln and Gov. Jim Pillen are calling for prayers.
Barron, Cordileone warn pro-life Catholics face pressure in health care
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:46:38 GMT
The Religious Liberty Commission’s hearing on health care and social services highlighted legal issues faced by Catholic health care professionals.
Leo XIV to journalists: War is not a video game; guard against propaganda, verify the news
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:23:00 GMT
Pope Leo XIV exhorted journalists to fact-check the news and show the true face of war.
St. Patrick’s hidden years in captivity explored in new EWTN docudrama
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:53:05 GMT
The new film on St. Patrick, directed by Campbell Miller, spans the period of time beginning with Patrick’s abduction to Ireland by slave traders until his eventual escape from the island.
Pope Leo XIV to accept Liberty Medal from National Constitution Center via telecast on July 3
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:38:00 GMT
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will accept the award and offer live remarks virtually.
Pope urges Church to see abuse prevention as ‘a natural expression of faith’
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:08:00 GMT
Leo addressed the topic in a March 16 audience with members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
2 priests save 2 altar boys from drowning in sea but die in the effort
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:38:00 GMT
During a Lenten retreat in Ecuador for altar boys, two priests rushed to the aid of two servers who were in danger of drowning and managed to save them but they themselves perished.
Church institutions in Jerusalem remain active despite increasing security threats
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:53:17 GMT
Despite rocket debris near key Christian sites, Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarchate and other Christian institutions continue their services.
Attack on one faith wounds all, Detroit archbishop says after synagogue attack
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Michigan Catholics “stand in solidarity” with Jewish community after attack on a synagogue.
Rohingya refugees learn about Lent as Caritas Bangladesh bridges faiths in camps
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
As Ramadan draws to a close in the camps of Cox’s Bazar, Caritas Bangladesh is sharing the meaning of Lent with more than 1 million Rohingya Muslim refugees.
Pope Leo meets author critical of Opus Dei
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:18:21 GMT
Gareth Gore is the author of the 2024 book “Opus,” which accuses Opus Dei of financial misdeeds and spiritual and physical abuse against its members.
‘I would do everything to become a priest,’ Iceland’s Capuchin bishop says
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:45:47 GMT
Bishop David Tencer of Reykjavik, Iceland, a Slovak Capuchin, reflects on four decades of priesthood, the Franciscan charism, and a rising Catholic community drawn from 172 countries.
Vatican releases itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic journey to Africa
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:18:34 GMT
The 11-day visit combines pastoral encounters with Catholic communities, meetings with political leaders and civil society, and symbolic gestures of interreligious dialogue and reconciliation.
Millionaire businessman plans to preserve churches in the UK
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Disturbed by the widespread demolition and repurposing of churches across the U.K., Samuel Leeds has launched a personal mission to purchase and restore these historic buildings.
Only surgeon for 2 million, American doctor perseveres in war-torn Sudan
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Amid violence and aid shortages, Dr. Tom Catena operates the only hospital in the remote region of the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, home to what he calls “one of the worst humanitarian crises.”
Pope Leo XIV: God ‘cannot be enlisted by darkness’
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:18:00 GMT
During a pastoral visit to a Rome parish, the pope warned against invoking God to justify violence.
Pope urges ceasefire in Middle East
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:14:33 GMT
Speaking at his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the Gospel to a world marked by violence and injustice.
Preacher of the Papal Household: ‘Fraternity is where true conversion takes place’
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
In a sermon to the pope and the Roman Curia, Preacher of the Papal Household Father Roberto Pasolini explained that achieving true fraternity poses many challenges and requires inner transformation.
Ave Maria University to send first student group to new Ireland campus at former abbey
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Students at Ave Maria’s new Ireland campus will buck standard Catholic university study abroad standards, opting instead to live a Cistercian lifestyle at a centuries-old abandoned monastery.
Pope Leo XIV to move into papal apartment of Apostolic Palace
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:36:31 GMT
The move was announced on March 14 by the Holy See Press Office, more than 10 months after Leo’s election.
Psychiatrist Paul McHugh speaks about decades-long career, opposition to sex-reassignment surgeries
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT
McHugh told “EWTN News In Depth” that “we don’t know enough” about the psychiatric impact of gender reassignment surgeries.
Scotland bishops on assisted suicide legislation: ‘Safeguards do not work’
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The bishops of Scotland speak out on assisted suicide legislation, Italy’s bishops call for prayer and fasting for peace, the Hong Kong Diocese prepares for thousands of baptisms at Easter, and more.
New biblical series depicts Book of Genesis through eyes of its best-known women
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT
“The Faithful: Women of the Bible” follows the stories of Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel and how each of these women shaped the story of salvation.
‘God wants to cover us in robes of grace,’ Catholic fashion writer says
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Mary Harper explains the positive dimension of choosing what to wear and what it can express, urging Catholics to invite the Holy Spirit into their fashion choices.
Michigan teen starts Catholic online newspaper for other teens
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Luis Nava, a high school freshman in Lake Orion, Michigan, felt inspired to help peers find their voice and live their Catholic faith.
Mathematicians can become ‘signs of hope for the world,’ Pope Leo XIV says
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:31:00 GMT
On the International Day of Mathematics, Pope Leo XIV sent a message inviting reflection on the role good mathematics can play in today’s world.
Judicial Watch sues Minnesota governor over school security funding records
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:01:00 GMT
Here is a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the U.S.
Federalist Society panel questions constitutionality of FACE Act, targeting of pro-lifers
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:31:50 GMT
Matthew Cavedon of the Cato Institute, Erin Hawley of Alliance Defending Freedom, and Jeremy Dys of First Liberty raised questions about the FACE Act in the panel discussion.
‘Safeguards are ignored’ around assisted suicide, per new database
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:46:49 GMT
A recently-compiled database found that at least 14,000 Americans have died by assisted suicide since 1997, but the actual number is likely much higher because not all states provide data.