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Psychiatrist Paul McHugh speaks about decades-long career, opposition to sex-reassignment surgeries

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’

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

“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

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. [...]

Math-teacher Pope Leo praises “International Day of Mathematics”

While students everywhere might be dismayed to learn that there is an International Day of Mathematics (on March 14), our former math teacher Holy Father actually joined in the occasion with a message to those celebrating it. He suggested that participants “consider how mathematicians can be hopeful signs to the wider world.” The day is Read More…

Math-teacher Pope Leo praises “International Day of Mathematics”

Pope chooses fellow Augustinian to oversee his charity work

The Holy See Press Office announced on March 12, 2026, that Pope Leo XIV had appointed Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín, an Augustinian like Pope Leo, as head of the Dicastery for Charity. This Spanish bishop had previously served as undersecretary of the Synod. He replaces Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who held the post since Read More…

Pope chooses fellow Augustinian to oversee his charity work

Vatican mediation leads to Cuba prisoner release

Cuba has announced the release of 51 prisoners following discussions with the Vatican, a move presented by Havana as a humanitarian gesture and confirmed by the Holy See as the result of recent dialogue. The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement on March 12, describing the decision as taken “in a spirit of Read More…

Vatican mediation leads to Cuba prisoner release

What it’s like to be a Christian in the Holy Land right now

Air raid sirens echo through Jerusalem’s narrow streets. Schools remain closed. Pilgrimage groups cancel their visits. Stations of the Cross prayed in a bunker. For many Christians in the Holy Land, the latest escalation between Israel and Iran has turned daily life into (yet another) test of endurance. Iran’s retaliation strikes against Israel, along with Read More…

What it’s like to be a Christian in the Holy Land right now

Michigan teen starts Catholic online newspaper for other teens

Luis Nava, a high school freshman in Lake Orion, Michigan, felt inspired to help peers find their voice and live their Catholic faith. [...]

The blind man teaches us how conversion should change us

It is helpful to read Bible passages slowly, paying close attention to each word and phrase. When we do that, we can typically see things that we may have missed from a previous reading. This reflects how Scripture is “living and active” — the Holy Spirit works in the words to speak to us in Read More…

The blind man teaches us how conversion should change us