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Iraqi archbishop laments spread of Iranian conflict, communication barrier with Tehran archbishop

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

University of St. Mary, a Catholic liberal arts university in Leavenworth, Kansas, offers a prison education program as part of its Catholic mission. English professor Leanna Brunner devotes much of her time to educating prisoners [...]

Priest scrutinized for letters written on behalf of 2 notorious Mexican drug traffickers

A Mexican priest is at the center of controversy for sending letters on behalf of two high-profile drug traffickers in U.S. custody. Mexican priest José Dolores Aguayo González, known as Father Lolo, has received criticism [...]

As Iran war widens, Eastern Christians face growing uncertainty

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. The Middle East has once again surged to [...]

Bishops announce collections for Catholic charitable groups in March 14-15 Masses

The bishops are collecting funds for six offices and agencies, mostly focused on support for migrants and for those in need abroad. Catholic parishes throughout the United States will request collection funds for Catholic Relief [...]

Hatred in world is constantly increasing, Pope laments

“Pray for peace. Work for peace, less hatred. Hatred in the world is constantly increasing,” Pope Leo lamented as he left Castel Gandolfo after his weekly day of rest this March 3. In the first several weeks that the Pope went to the town outside of Rome, he stopped for a few minutes before departing Read More…

Hatred in world is constantly increasing, Pope laments

Inside look! Climb with us to see Michelangelo’s cleaned-up work

On Saturday, the Vatican Museums woke to a few accredited journalists, welcomed before the arrival of visitors in the sacred silence of the Sistine Chapel. The clicking of the first camera shutters quickly breaks the calm, much to the chagrin of an employee who grumbles as she pulls her cart. She didn’t have time to Read More…

Inside look! Climb with us to see Michelangelo’s cleaned-up work

Euthanasia bill is “dead” in England and Wales

Controversial legislation to permit assisted suicide in England and Wales is set to fail because of a lack of parliamentary time.  The government will not give the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill more time before the May deadline, when all legislation must have passed or automatically falls. Although it may seem early to Read More…

Euthanasia bill is “dead” in England and Wales

Leo XIV and the martyrs of Algeria: The struggle for peace

“May peace be with you all (…) A peace that is unarmed and disarming, humble and persevering!” These first words of Pope Leo XIV, spoken from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, have been heard around the world. They refer to the spirituality of Blessed Christian de Chergé (1937-1996). In the mid-1990s, the Trappist prior Read More…

Leo XIV and the martyrs of Algeria: The struggle for peace

Pontifical Academy for Life: Leo XIV creates “supporters” role

The new statutes of the Pontifical Academy for Life, signed by Pope Leo XIV and published on February 28, 2026, officially introduce the institution’s mission of “supporters,” a kind of privileged partner. Appointed for a term of three years, they are called upon to contribute, “through their support, to the realization of the activities and Read More…

Pontifical Academy for Life: Leo XIV creates “supporters” role