Thousands join Germany’s March for Life as activists attack pro-life stand
Thousands of pro-life demonstrators took to the streets of Berlin and Cologne on Saturday, Sept. 19, for Germany’s annual March for Life, which for the fourth time was held in…
Brazilian Catholic family defends home schooling amid legal battle
The Vieira family from Blumenau, Brazil, has been home-schooling their seven children for over a decade, an approach that the parents, Diego and Patricia, view as an educational mission focused…
Catholic university works to preserve Lebanon’s Christian past
Lebanon’s successive crises have taken a visible toll on its economy and institutions, but they also endanger something less tangible: the memory, faith, and traditions through which a people understands…
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…
Pope Leo XIV to Poor Clare nuns: Lack of vocations should renew your commitment
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged the Poor Clares not to be discouraged by their lack of vocations but to view it as a call to renew their commitment. The pontiff…
Pope to pray rosary for peace with more than 700 children at the Vatican
Between 700 and 1,000 children will pray a rosary for peace with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 1 at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, part of a prayer…
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…