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New York Times columnist Ross Douthat speaks to "EWTN News in Depth" Anchor Catherine Hadro on Friday, June 6, 2025

Catholic journalist Ross Douthat discusses Pope Leo, religious revival, JD Vance

Jun 7, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Douthat shared his thoughts on all things American and Catholic in an interview with Anchor Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News... Read more

Sam Brownback.

Religious freedom expert says the West uses a ‘suffocation technique on religion’

Jun 7, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback recently spoke with OIDAC Europe about challenges to religious freedom. Read more

Psychologist Greg Bottaro, who once discerned a religious vcocation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, founded the Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship program to give a new take on traditional therapy.

New therapy model offers 24/7 Catholic support through voice messaging

Jun 7, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Catholic psychologist Greg Bottaro has launched a program called Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship to provide a new take on traditional... Read more

Seven Dominican brothers were ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, who leads the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia. The newest Dominican priests are Louis Mary Bethea, Gregory Marie Santy, Bertrand Marie Hebert, Basil Mary Burroughs, Titus Mary Sanchez, Nicodemus Maria Thomas, and Linus Mary Martz, pictured here with the archbishop at their ordination at the the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2025.

7 Dominican brothers ordained priests by Sydney archbishop in Washington, D.C.

Jun 6, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

On June 4 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., seven Dominican brothers... Read more

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U.S. State Department will destroy contraceptives earmarked for foreign aid programs

Jun 6, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The U.S. Department of State plans to destroy a reserve of artificial contraceptives that was previously set aside for distribution... Read more

Cardinal Robert McElroy gives his first homily as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Washington at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on March 11, 2025.

Archdiocese of Washington announces major cutbacks, layoffs

Jun 6, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Archdiocese of Washington has announced plans to “cut spending, reduce its workforce, and restructure departments” to combat “crippling economic... Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with delegates to the annual meeting of moderators of associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities on June 6, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV to leaders of ecclesial movements: ‘Christian life is not lived in isolation’

Jun 6, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Christians must not attempt to live out the promises of Christ alone, Leo told a delegation in Rome for the... Read more

Stills from a video shared with EWTN News and taken by the pilgrims on May 30, 2025, while the procession was in the Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma, show Catholic participants in the procession walking and singing while a young man on the sidelines, speaking through a bullhorn and walking alongside the crowd, deplores Eucharistic devotion as “idolatry.”

Eucharistic Pilgrimage calls for ‘silent witness’ as anti-Catholic protests intensify

Jun 6, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

During a Thursday press conference, several pilgrims spoke about the challenges of encountering the protests and the solace they’ve received... Read more

Princeton Professor Robert George speaks to “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly” anchor Abigail Galván on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

‘Fidelity Month’ meant to bring Americans back to God and patriotism, philosopher says

Jun 6, 2025

By Paris Apodaca

“Faith in God, fidelity to spouses and families, patriotism, and love for country and community have always been the glue... Read more

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Bishops warn artificial intelligence ‘can never replicate the soul’

Jun 6, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

A letter from D.C.-area bishops urges Christians to discern “how to speak and live the Gospel amid the new language... Read more

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, archbishop of Cologne in Germany.

Petition to Pope Leo XIV to remove German cardinal gains over 60K signatures

Jun 6, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week: Read more

A statue of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in the Seton Legacy Garden at the Seton Shrine in Maryland.

50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization sparks pilgrimages

Jun 6, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

This month the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is hosting two pilgrimages to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of... Read more

The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington, D.C.

Trump foreign entry ban affects several countries with large Catholic populations

Jun 5, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Trump’s latest order restricting foreign nationals in 19 countries from entering the U.S. will impact six countries with majority... Read more

Kentucky Capitol.

Kentucky ACLU drops suit challenging the state’s near-ban on abortion

Jun 5, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

Al Pacino as Father Theophilus Riesinger in “The Ritual.”

New film ‘The Ritual’ tells true story of the United States’ most-documented exorcism

Jun 5, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The Ritual” starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, and Patricia Heaton will be released in theaters on Friday, June... Read more

The Archdiocese of New York superintendent of schools announced the launch of a school renewal plan and the final results of a school viability study on June 4, 2025.

Archdiocese of New York launches school renewal plan, releases results of viability study

Jun 5, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Archdiocese of New York superintendent of schools announces launch of a school renewal plan and the final results of a... Read more

The Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion on Thursday, June 5, 2025, saying Wisconsin violated the First Amendment protections of Catholic Charities.

Supreme Court: Wisconsin violated First Amendment in denying tax break to Catholic charity

Jun 5, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The high court said in its Thursday decision that the First Amendment “mandates government neutrality between religions.” Read more

South loop area of Chicago.

Catholic Charities of Chicago uses a pro-abortion lobbying firm: cooperation with evil?

Jun 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Since 2022, Catholic Charities of Chicago has contracted with Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies to lobby on its behalf before the... Read more

Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Bishop-elect Simon Peter Engurait.

Pope names Uganda-born priest to lead Louisiana’s Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Jun 5, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The 53-year-old priest, ordained for the diocese in 2013, has acted as diocesan administrator since the death of Bishop Mario... Read more

The J. Edgar Hoover FBI headquarters building in Washington, D.C.

Senate Judiciary Committee: Anti-Catholic texts found in 13 more Biden-era FBI documents

Jun 4, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A report from the Senate Judiciary Committee has revealed that the 2023 anti-Catholic Richmond FBI memo involved coordination with field... Read more