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Toronto Catholics launch first conference for young professionals
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
ARISE is a full-day conference taking place on Sept. 26 in Canada's largest city built for young professionals and Catholics from all walks of life.
Egypt executes convicted killer of Coptic Orthodox priest
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The family of Father Arsanios Wadid, who was murdered in April 2022, confirmed that the man found guilty of the crime has been put to death.
5 tips for being a better godparent or confirmation sponsor
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The first and ongoing requisite for being a good godparent or sponsor is to be a good example oneself by faithfully living the Christian life.
Northern Arabia’s apostolic vicar urges Christians to stand firm in hope
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
As war in the region continues, Bishop Aldo Berardi reminded the faithful that “faith Is stronger than fear.”
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace and justice amid ‘alarming’ Ceuta crisis
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:11:58 GMT
The pope also prayed for victims of war, recalled the Pardon of Assisi and urged Catholics to witness to the Eucharist by blessing meals and sharing with those in need.
How vampires show us God’s mercy: Nun who writes vampire novels concludes trilogy
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Sister Allison Regina Gliot, a Daughter of St. Paul, speaks on God’s mercy and creativity as she concludes her Catholic young adult vampire trilogy.
Hope along the highway: The ministry behind thousands of pro-life billboards
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A Minnesota nonprofit has spent nearly 40 years using pro-life billboards and outreach to connect people with pregnancy resources and support nationwide.
March for Life president steps down to become 'full-time mom'
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill removing all restrictions from abortion throughout pregnancy
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
The measure, if signed by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, will remove the last few restrictions on abortion in the state and replace them with "the professional judgment of the physician."
Catholic Charities leader says Texas nun has felt 'overwhelmed with fear' after detention by ICE
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Sister Norma Pimentel said Sister Leticia Ugboaja's detention left lasting emotional scars and deepened fear among immigrant Catholics, renewing calls for meaningful immigration reform.
Catholic advocate warns of safety risks as New York assisted suicide law looms
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
“Suicide is not a real medical treatment. It is not a solution to suffering,” Jamie Towey, president of Aging with Dignity, said in an interview with “EWTN News In Depth.”
Scottish bishop excommunicates rector of Redemptorists after illicit ordination
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
An illicit ordination in Scotland leads to excommunication, nuns flee monastery in Spain wildfires, priest asks for prayers as Gaza, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.
Inspired by Duolingo, Catholic missionary launches Creedo faith app
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Catholic campus missionary Caleb Burbach wanted to make Church teaching more accessible and easy to digest — so he designed Creedo to do just that.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August is for evangelization in the city.
3 Catholic churches desecrated in a single French archdiocese
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT
For the seventh time in two years, churches in the Archdiocese of Tours have been desecrated.
More than 2,000 Catholic Scouts gather for Mass at Scouting America National Jamboree
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and Bishop Michael Fisher of Buffalo, New York, celebrated Mass with thousands of Catholic Scouts on July 26.
Florida attorney general confronts Catholic schools over vaccine mandate
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:30:06 GMT
Florida’s Catholic attorney general urged Catholic schools to allow religious exemptions for vaccines, Franciscan launched a faculty appreciation fellowship, and more in this week’s education roundup.
California bishops slam state for targeting abortion pill reversal: ‘Everyone should oppose this’
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:59:14 GMT
The California bishops are speaking out against the state government for targeting abortion pill reversal ministries that help women choose life even after taking the chemical abortion pill.
Church in Spain grapples with sudden illegal arrival of 50,000 migrants
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:27:00 GMT
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta is mobilizing resources to address the needs of the migrants, including by designating all money from this weekend's collection to the effort.
Archbishop Cordileone discusses future of Latin Mass restrictions, calling for ‘easier access’
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:47:41 GMT
People’s desire for traditional worship is “unstoppable,” Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said. “It’s what’s drawing young people in and will continue to do so.”
New York says Catholic sisters will not be required to participate in assisted suicide
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:34:00 GMT
The state’s decision allows the sisters to continue “loving service to Christ’s poor” without being forced to engage in euthanasia.
Vatican increases net worth to $3 billion in 2025
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:54:00 GMT
The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) published its annual report on July 31.
St. John Paul II Retreat House to open in nation’s capital
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:14:00 GMT
As a young priest, then-Father Karol Wojtyła led wilderness excursions for youth to learn about the faith. He used the quiet setting for prayer and discussion, which the center hopes to reflect.
Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at Vatican
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:34:19 GMT
The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes at the Apostolic Palace.
‘He presented a gun’: Dispute over Islamic mosque turns violent at New Mexico Catholic parish
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:48:00 GMT
A weekslong quarrel involving a local resident in Albuquerque ended with a suspect arrested on two felony charges, according to a local priest.
Pope issues new constitution for Vatican City State
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:03:35 GMT
The pontiff approved the new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State on July 31, enshrining the ability of non-cardinals to head its government.
Catholic priest sues U.S. government as processing delays complicate visa, residency
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Father Sylvester Okoh can remain in the United States as he waits, but the processing delays prevent him from performing his religious duties.
Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza, Catholic aid group says
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:52:50 GMT
The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) reported emergency response crews were not able to immediately reach the struck building because responders feared a second strike.
Church in Venezuela to ‘remain at the side of the suffering’ following earthquakes
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:29:55 GMT
While the Church’s response to the earthquakes in Venezuela certainly involved material aid, a major part was simply being present to minister to survivors, offering consolation and the sacraments.
Pope confirms second Chinese bishop in a week under Vatican-Beijing agreement
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:26:00 GMT
The ordination of Bishop Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun as coadjutor bishop of Bameng is the latest episcopal appointment carried out under the provisional agreement between the Holy See and China.
Michigan hospital will change LGBT policies, pay fired physician assistant $400,000 after lawsuit
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:56:00 GMT
The health system will develop a religious accommodation for employees who do not wish to adhere to LGBT ideology as part of their employment.
Ukrainian ambassador says papal visit would give major boost to peace
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:26:00 GMT
Andrii Yurash said a visit by Pope Leo XIV would bring a message of peace and justice, while recent Vatican missions show that Ukraine is not alone.
Catholics in Haiti help the underserved as country prepares for elections
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:56:00 GMT
A Catholic community is quietly working on a water project that will improve the health and daily lives of many as the first presidential elections in a decade have been announced.
Official Seoul World Youth Day song to be released Aug. 3
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:11:00 GMT
Pope Leo XIV is expected to attend the event, which will run from Aug. 3–8, 2027, and to join thousands of young pilgrims.
Newly identified St. Augustine sermons explore troubling Bible passage
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:26:31 GMT
The medieval texts examine King Saul’s consultation with the medium of Endor and suggest that Israel’s first king may ultimately have repented and received God’s mercy.
Catholic prison ministry brings sacraments, mercy, and community to those behind bars
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday was observed July 26, highlighting the Church’s call to remember those who are incarcerated.
Charles Carroll Legacy Gala to celebrate U.S. founder, support faithful‑citizenship course
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Aug. 2 event honoring Charles Carroll is hosted by the Faithful Citizenship Institute, which brings policymakers together to infuse Catholic social teaching into their work.
Pope Leo XIV: I still have a great love for America
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:52:20 GMT
The U.S.-born pontiff expressed affection for his homeland in an interview with NBC News on July 29.
‘Canticle of Peace’: Leo XIV presents the beauty of music as a path to God
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:26:05 GMT
The Holy Father made his remarks at an event organized by the Laudato Si’ Center for Higher Education and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.
Archbishop Wenski meets lawmakers to gain support for Haitian migrants amid deportation fears
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:42:00 GMT
The Department of Homeland Security defended its policy, saying temporary protected status was not meant to be permanent.
Brownsville, Texas, bishop addresses plight of nun, others like her facing deportation
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:12:00 GMT
“We can be a nation of both respect for law and of well-considered compassion for persons at risk in their own countries,” Bishop Daniel Flores said.
UK’s Burnham says assisted dying debate must follow fixes to palliative care
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:42:00 GMT
“Personally, I think there’s something that needs to happen first, and that’s the fixing of the funding of palliative care and social care,” U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.
U.S. bishops’ solidarity fund backs pope’s call for unity with Church in Africa
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:12:57 GMT
A grant from the U.S. bishops has helped religious sisters in the Central African Republic reach remote areas on bicycles.
Peru’s new president pledges to acknowledge Church’s importance
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:35:18 GMT
In taking her oath of office, Keiko Fujimori included traditional elements, invoked God and the Gospels, and pledged to recognize the importance of the Catholic Church in the nation’s life.
Chilean cardinal stirs controversy as country debates heartbeat law
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:29:00 GMT
Cardinal Fernando Chomali seeks to shift the focus from whether or not a pregnant woman should hear her baby’s heartbeat to the doctor, who should know better than to ever take an innocent human life.
Inaugural Catholic military conference to feature keynote on just war theory
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:59:00 GMT
University of Notre Dame theology professor Joseph Capizzi will deliver the keynote address at the Nov. 9–11 event with the theme “Living and Serving Justly.”
Parish named for Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus keeps the faith on Chicago’s South Side
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:29:00 GMT
A parish under the three siblings’ patronage celebrates unity as it marks the July 29 feast day of the three friends of Jesus.
Rhode Island shooting suspect was recipient of miraculous healing decreed by Vatican in 2025
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:59:00 GMT
Police say 19-year-old Tyquan Johnson is facing arrest for felony assault with a firearm in connection with a double shooting in Newport on July 19.
Catholic priest sentenced to 31 years in prison for murder, attempted murder, in Uganda
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:14:00 GMT
Father Dominic Alinga pleaded guilty to the murder of a Uganda Revenue Authority official and the attempted murder of man who tried to help before confessing to another priest and turning himself in.
Catholic anti-trafficking network led by nuns assists 1.2 million worldwide
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:29:00 GMT
The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report on July 29.