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Monsignor Robert Coll, creator of Operation Rice Bowl, dies at 95
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:32:00 GMT
Monsignor Robert Coll, a retired priest of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, died April 20 in Naples, Florida.
Vatican prepares Pope Leo XIV summit on marriage crisis
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:47:00 GMT
The October meeting in Rome will bring together presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world to seek a response to what the pope considers a crucial issue for the Church and society.
New York City street renamed for religious sister’s decades of service
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:02:00 GMT
For 45 years, Sister Susanne Lachapelle made the community of East Harlem her home, helping to spearhead the LSA Family Health Service’s programs to help the most vulnerable.
Church must proclaim truth without imposing itself, Pope Leo XIV says
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:17:28 GMT
The pontiff told a delegation from the Archdiocese of Cologne that dialogue “strengthens communion” and “serves the cause of peace.”
Popemobile to begin charity tour in the United States
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:23:50 GMT
On Wednesday, the Dicastery for the Service of Charity and Cross Catholic Outreach launched the Road Trip for Hope initiative at the Vatican.
EWTN to release documentary highlighting Pope Leo XIV’s time in Peru
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT
“Pope Leo’s Peru” airs on EWTN on May 1 at 8 p.m. ET.
DOJ issues new report on eradicating anti-Christian bias in federal government
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT
The Department of Justice report details Biden-era regulations on abortion, contraception, human sexuality, and gender, which often pitted the government against religious institutions.
Exorcists praise Pope Leo’s courage, propose spiritual means to achieve peace
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The exorcists emphasized that “authentic peace is inseparable from liberation from sin ... and that spiritual combat is an intrinsic part of the Church’s journey through history.”
American TFP’s boarding school celebrates growth
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Here is a roundup of recent Catholic education news.
Archdiocese of Atlanta launches online high school program
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Archdiocese of Atlanta is launching Sacred Heart Virtual Academy, an online high school program for students in Georgia and beyond.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s effort to remove Haitian, Syrian migrants
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:48:21 GMT
The debate focused on whether the Trump administration followed the proper procedure and adhered to relevant laws.
National Catholic leaders appointed to board of University of St. Thomas in Houston
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:06:29 GMT
The new board members said they are inspired by the university’s move toward building a stronger Catholic identity and the hope they see in young people.
Federal bill would allow child abuse victims to seek evidence amid bankruptcy proceedings
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:06:00 GMT
The bill would move to close “loopholes” that shield organizations from the discovery process during Chapter 11 filings.
Trump fires National Science Foundation board, including 2 Catholic scientists
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:36:00 GMT
U.S. President Donald Trump has eliminated the National Science Foundation board, citing “constitutional questions” raised in a 2021 Supreme Court case.
What is ‘ecclesiastical communion,’ which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:06:00 GMT
Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Paul III Nona, ecclesiastical communion.
Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:36:21 GMT
The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded the observatory in 1891.
Miami Catholic Charities to lay off more than 80 employees after government cut millions in funding
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:24:21 GMT
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services canceled an $11 million federal contract that served families and vulnerable children including unaccompanied minors.
U.S. Supreme Court allows faith-based pregnancy center to challenge donor subpoena
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:17:42 GMT
U.S. bishops had told the court in an amicus brief that compelling disclosure of a religious organization’s financial support violates the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion.
Indian police arrest Hindu YouTuber over St. Francis Xavier ‘terrorist’ jibe
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:39 GMT
Police arrested Gautam Khattar in Himachal Pradesh, India, on April 26 after the Hindu YouTuber called the patron saint of Goa a “terrorist” at a public event.
Christian IDF soldiers meet Netanyahu amid rising tensions
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:12:00 GMT
The meeting was held at a time when Israel faces mounting criticism over the country’s treatment of Christians in both Israel and south Lebanon.
EU bishops in Cyprus echo Pope Leo XIV: ‘Let those who have weapons lay them down’
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:27:37 GMT
From Maronite villages in the Turkish-controlled north of Cyprus, EU bishops echoed Pope Leo XIV’s plea to lay down arms in the Holy Land and pledged to support the Maronite cause in Brussels.
Free book reflects on Pope Francis’ teachings on religious life
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The book compiles essays by 21 authors on the pastoral, political, spiritual, and ecological imprint that Pope Francis left on the Church and on society.
Pope Leo XIV condemns surge of violence in Colombia following attacks on civilians
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:32:41 GMT
Since Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 31.
UK assisted‑suicide push is ‘losing momentum,’ euthanasia prevention advocate says
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
There is a “big pushback happening” against assisted suicide, said Alex Schadenberg, executive director for the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
From visions to reform: The powerful witness of St. Catherine of Siena
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT
St. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church.
Living ‘martyr’ of communism, Cardinal Simoni, presents relic of Albanian martyrs to Leo XIV
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:36:48 GMT
The cardinal, who endured long years of imprisonment and forced labor for fidelity to Christ, met with the pope during a private audience. He was ordained 70 years ago on April 7, 1956.
Hawaii declares April 27 ‘Brother Joseph Dutton Day’
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:50:00 GMT
Servant of God Joseph Dutton was a companion of St. Damien of Molokai and a layman who lived among and served those suffering with leprosy.
Cardinal Pizzaballa: ‘Jerusalem belongs to no one; it is a gift to all of humanity’
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:05:09 GMT
In a wide-ranging pastoral letter, the cardinal addressed the highly divisive conflict and its spiritual undercurrents, proposing a response based on the prophetic vision of the new Jerusalem.
Views vary among prominent U.S. Catholic clergy on ‘just war’ pronouncements
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:39:19 GMT
One of the U.S. Church’s most prominent public figures contends that it’s not the role of the Church’s leaders to make a final determination about whether a particular war is just or not.
Pope Leo XIV: Vatican diplomats must be bridges and channels of peace
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:07:00 GMT
The pontiff said the Holy See’s diplomatic service is a unique ministry rooted in peace, truth, and justice and directed not only to Catholics but also to the entire human family.
Maryland Supreme Court: State cannot reveal names of individuals who allegedly hid Church abuse
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:22:00 GMT
“Uncharged individuals” may not be exposed to the “court of public opinion” in grand jury documents, the state high court ruled.
Vatican warns of political promotion of abortion as an instrument of population control
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:37:52 GMT
“Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family” is a comprehensive overview of environmental and human ecology drawing on the teachings of the previous four popes.
Sister Eva Maamo, Philippines’ ‘Healing Nun’ to the poor, dies at 85
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:37:43 GMT
A Catholic surgeon and missionary who improvised operations by flashlight and coconut water for Indigenous patients in the southern Philippines is remembered as a “tireless servant of the poor.”
Florida diocese set to debut ‘Trinity Village’ offering tiny homes for seniors
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee says the homes will include "affordable rents" to seniors at risk of homelessness.
Official roster of events for Fulton Sheen beatification announced
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:50:37 GMT
Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in St. Louis on Sept. 24.
Pope sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:40:36 GMT
Both war-torn countries will receive essential medications, and Ukraine will receive other needed items, including food and clothing.
‘A generation that won’t be silenced’: Young people turn out for pro-life march in Mexico City
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:25:01 GMT
The April 25 March for Life in Mexico City was marked by a strong presence of young people, a generation that has vowed to not give up the fight in face of the majority of states legalizing abortion.
Here are the patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:20:00 GMT
The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and peace.
Hotline operator named Catholic Charities USA 2026 volunteer of the year
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:35:17 GMT
“Callers thank me for just being willing to listen and empathize. I really feel good after those calls,” Julie Abbott said.
Pope Leo XIV meets archbishop of Canterbury amid deepening church divides
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:20:50 GMT
The pontiff addressed "new problems" facing Catholic-Anglican dialogue in his meeting with Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual head of the Anglican Communion.
‘Stories of Light’: Christian initiation and catechesis as a way to transform lives
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new document issued by the Paraguayan Bishops’ Conference describes how catechesis can go beyond imparting knowledge to becoming a means of personal transformation in Christ and living the faith.
U.S. bishops say violence ‘never the answer’ after shooting at White House press dinner
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:32:58 GMT
Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemned violence, and Bishop David Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio, said the issue of gun violence must be addressed.
Pope Leo XIV tells new priests: ‘You are a channel, not a filter’
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:04:36 GMT
The pope ordained 10 men to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday and later warned at the Regina Caeli against the “thieves” that rob people of freedom, dignity, and peace.
U.S. to finance restoration of ‘Sistine Chapel of the Andes’ in Bolivia
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The U.S. Department of State’s Cultural Preservation Fund will finance the project, which will repair and waterproof thatched roofs, reconstruct buttresses, and restore exterior walls and façades.
The laywoman who has quietly formed a generation of priests and sisters in South Asia
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
On World Vocations Day, EWTN News pays tribute to a woman called the “caregiver of vocations” in a place where Catholics are a minority.
Melkite priest finds consecrated host intact after 47 days in damaged church
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT
“Jesus was waiting for us,” a priest in southern Lebanon said after returning to his damaged church in the town of Tbenine following the ceasefire on April 17.
Israeli, Polish foreign ministers spar on X about destroyed Jesus statue
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Israel and Poland’s foreign ministers argue on X, a mosaic of Jesus by a survivor of Nazism will be saved, South Korea’s Catholic population grows, and more in this week’s world news roundup.
7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Pope Leo XIV spent 11 days in Africa from April 13–23 and visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.
‘A profound experience’: Voices from Africa reflect on Pope Leo’s papal visit
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Four attendees at Pope Leo XIV’s final Mass in Africa in Equatorial Guinea share their testimonies.
Nebraska pro-life ministry brings ultrasounds to classrooms across the U.S.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Heart of a Child Ministries, based on Omaha, is expanding by training pro-life leaders to present fetal development education in schools across the country.