Colombia renews its consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
On May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, Colombia renewed its consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary with a call to work together “on the national project…
Thousands rally at Canada’s National March for Life in Ottawa
It took almost 25 minutes for a crowd that organizers said was in the thousands to inch its way from Parliament Hill down Wellington Street to Elgin Street during the…
Archbishop Hebda issues pastoral letter reminding families that ‘Only One Thing Is Necessary’
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis released a pastoral letter to families on May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima and the 10th anniversary of his…
Democratic senators press Housing secretary on missing homelessness data
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner faced scrutiny from Democratic senators over the agency’s failure to release legally required counts of homeless people, a lapse Catholic Charities USA…
U.S. Embassy debunks claim Vatican honored Iran with top diplomatic award
The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has publicly rejected online claims that the Vatican granted Iran a unique or politically motivated diplomatic award, calling the allegation inaccurate and misleading.…
Venezuelan archbishop: Maduro’s gone, but the same people are still in charge
Four months after U.S. special forces captured and removed President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains trapped in a political no-manʼs-land. The leadership of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference updated the pope at…
Chicago priest removed after ‘inappropriate conversations’ with children, women
A priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago has been barred from ministry there after allegations he engaged in “inappropriate conversations” with both children and adults. Father Jose Molina, a priest…
U.S. bishops object to Trump administration tightening asylum and federal housing assistance rules
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is voicing opposition to proposed regulatory changes that would impose stricter immigration rules for housing and employment. A housing rule proposed by the…
EWTN News explains: What does the Catholic Church teach about UFOs and alien life?
The U.S. government on May 8 began releasing files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) — previously referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs) — generating nationwide speculation regarding government…
Book explores ‘darkness’ of yoga
A book by a certified yoga instructor explores the “darkness” behind the practice of yoga and the many "misconceptions” of the practice for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Linda Carl spoke…
U.S. bishops release Archbishop Sample video, resources on consecrating nation to the Sacred Heart
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon, described the U.S. bishops’ decision to consecrate America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as “a way to recognize the kingship of Christ.” “In…
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mail-order mifepristone
The Supreme Court has extended an order allowing nationwide access to a mail-order abortion drug. Justice Samuel Alitoʼs order on May 11 extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone until…