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French Bishops Call for Fasting and Prayer as France Enshrines Abortion in Constitution
The French National Assembly in January voted to introduce a “right to abortion” in the French Constitution..
Archdiocese Demands Priests Apologize for "scandalous" Words about Pope Francis
The Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain, has demanded that two priests apologize for comments they made “that harm the communion of the Church and scandalize the people of God.”
What Should a Lenten Homily be like? God Told a Saint
St. Angelo d’Acri (1669–1739) heard a divine voice give him advice on preaching and went on to become known for many spiritual gifts.
Pope Francis Cancels Monday Audiences Due to Persisting "mild flu" Symptoms
The Monday morning telegram sent out by the Vatican noted that while the pope’s “mild flu symptoms persist,” he did not have a fever.
What would Thomas Aquinas make of Artificial Intelligence?
According to one German theologian, the Catholic saint and doctor of the Church can contribute to contemporary discussions about AI’s risks and role in society.
Rome to Host 7th Day of the Catacombs, Opportunity to Reflect on Early Christians
Rome's catacombs will be open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on Saturday, March 2.
Pope Launches Study Groups for Synod on Synodality's Key Issues, Announces Assembly Dates
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has launched synodal study groups to analyze key issues ahead of October’s Synod on Synodality assembly.
German Catholics Ask Bishops to Reconsider Synodal Way Plans
Ahead of a high-stakes gathering of the German bishops next Monday, a lay group warned the prelates of moving “further away from the people of God.”
President of Hungary, Champion of Many Catholics Globally, Resigns
A hero to many Catholics worldwide because of her pro-family leadership, Novák stepped down unexpectedly Feb. 10 amid protests over her role in a controversial pardon.
English Cardinal Offers Prayers for King Charles III after Cancer Diagnosis
King Charles, 75, underwent treatment recently for an enlarged prostate and an unspecified cancer was discovered during that treatment.
Synod on Synodality Organizers iInvite 300 Parish Priests to a Listening Session in Rome
Synod on Synodality organizers are inviting 300 parish priests to come to Rome for a meeting of “listening, prayer, and discernment” that will help shape the next Synod assembly discussions.
Ordination of English Bishop-elect Canceled amid Unexplained "canonical process"
“Canon Christopher Whitehead has stepped back from active ministry whilst this process is ongoing,” a statement from the Diocese of Plymouth said.
Pope Francis: Wrath is a Vice that is "pervasive," "dark"
Pope Francis dedicated his Jan. 31 general audience to the subject of wrath, characterizing it as a vice that is “pervasive” and “particularly dark.”
Critics Challenge German Synodal Way in Light of Abuse Study
A new study looking at survivors of abuse within the Evangelical Church in Germany calls into doubt the narrative that abuse is “specific to Catholic factors.”
One Person Killed in Shooting at Catholic Church in Istanbul, Manhunt Underway
Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro, the apostolic vicar of Istanbul, told EWTN News on Jan. 28 that a parishioner was killed “during the consecration” in the attack on Santa Maria Church in Istanbul’s Sariyer district.
Archbishop of Canterbury Celebrates Anglican Liturgy in a Catholic Basilica in Rome
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby celebrated an Anglican service this morning in the Catholic Basilica of St. Bartholomew, located on Tiber Island.
From Struggles With Temper to Path of Charity, St. Francis de Sales is a Model for us all
On Jan. 24, the Church celebrates the patron saint of journalists, writers, and the Catholic press: St. Francis de Sales, doctor of the Church.
The Origins of St. Agnes, Child Saint and Martyr
Although not much is known about the life of St. Agnes, there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom in the fourth century.
Pope Francis Calls Surrogacy "deplorable," Calls for Global Ban in Speech to Ambassadors
Pope Francis called surrogacy “deplorable” and called for a global ban on the exploitative practice of “so-called surrogate motherhood.”
Thousands of "Star Singers" Continue Tradition of Bringing Christ’s Blessings for New Year
Every year in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, thousands of children go from door to door dressed as the three Wise Men to bring the blessing of Christ.
