Catholic candidates to shape 2026 gubernatorial races in 12 states
A dozen U.S. states could see Catholic governors elected in 2026, and in two states — Texas and Massachusetts — the outcome is nearly assured because both major-party nominees are…
Vatican group to discuss AI, human dignity with world leaders at UN General Assembly
A Vatican-led organization is meeting with world leaders on artificial intelligence, human dignity, the common good, and other aspects of Catholic social teaching on the sidelines of the United Nations…
EWTN News’ Magdalena Wolińska-Riedi crowned as Polish speech champion
Magdalena Wolińska-Riedi, a Polish correspondent for EWTN News and a longtime Vatican affairs expert, was crowned Poland’s speech champion on Sept. 19. She received the honor at the 26th edition…
Swiss March for Life draws thousands as masked cyclists attempt disruption
An estimated 2,200 pro-life advocates gathered in Zurich’s outer district of Oerlikon on Saturday for the annual March for Life, delivering a message focused on restoring family life and encouraging…
Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Latin America trip released
The Vatican has published the schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Latin America, where he will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from Nov. 6–17. As the Holy See…
Relic of Christ’s tunic to be displayed for Pope Leo in France
For the first time, a pope will witness an exposition of the Holy Tunic, the garment worn by Christ during his passion, which is preserved in the Basilica of Saint-Denis…
Catholic Church in U.S. to focus National Migration Week on migrant children
The situations faced by migrant and refugee children will be the focus of the U.S. Catholic Churchʼs 2026 National Migration Week, addressing the same concerns expressed by Pope Leo XIV…
Catholics worldwide invited to join Global Rosary for Peace
Catholics around the world are invited to join in prayer for the Global Rosary for Peace taking place on Oct. 22, the feast of St. John Paul II. The event…
EWTN News explains: What does a diocese do when a priest is accused of misconduct?
News headlines in recent years have periodically reported on Catholic priests accused of various types of misconduct, including financial crimes and sexual abuse, among other allegations. Much of the public…
Archbishop Lori tells women religious: ‘The Church looks to you with hope’
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori this week praised an assembly of women religious major superiors for their witness of “evangelical poverty,” with the prelate noting the outsized influence that women religious…
Christian leaders unite against chemical abortion
In a declaration led by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, Christian leaders are calling on lawmakers to ban the abortion drug mifepristone. Drafted by a group of more than 30 pastors…
Priest describes tearful ‘spiritual experience’ during consecration after video goes viral online
A video of a Catholic priest breaking down in tears and struggling to raise the chalice above his head while saying the consecration prayers during Mass spread across social media…