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Diocese of Wilmington helps launch networking program for Catholic business leaders
The Diocese of Wilmington’s Catholic Business Network launches next month, connecting Delaware’s Catholic business leaders for networking and collaboration. Read more
Portland’s Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny dies at 88
Portland, Oregon, Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny, who led the northeastern U.S. archdiocese from 1997 to 2013, died this month at... Read more
Massacre in Nigeria follows bishop’s U.S. testimony on Christian persecution
A brutal attack by extremist Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria on Sunday left dozens dead and resulted in the kidnapping of... Read more
Season 2 of EWTN’s hit series ‘James the Less’ to be released June 9
The second season of the award-winning online EWTN series “James the Less” will be released on Monday, June 9. Read more
Catholic Relief Services urges Israel to let its humanitarian aid teams into Gaza
Catholic Relief Services is calling on Israel to resume allowing its humanitarian aid teams access to the Palestinian Gaza Strip... Read more
At UN, Holy See demands action to safeguard civilians in global conflicts
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia addressed the U.N. Security Council last week, underscoring the Holy See’s concern for civilians impacted by armed... Read more
6 easy activities to help children understand Memorial Day
As Americans remember those who have given their lives in defense of their country, here are some ideas to help... Read more
Diocese of Charlotte will restrict Latin Mass in line with Pope Francis’ directive
Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv, issued a statement directing that the ancient liturgy would henceforth be celebrated in an as-yet-unnamed... Read more
Pew study finds astrology, tarot, fortune-telling are popular: How should Catholics respond?
About 1 in 3 Americans are turning to New Age practices like rarot cards, astrology, and fortune tellers at least... Read more
Cardinal Dolan receives award from Becket for religious liberty leadership
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York was named the Becket Fund’s 2025 Canterbury Medalist. Read more
Holocaust remembrance center founded by Catholic nuns plants Anne Frank tree
The National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill University held a ceremony to plant the small tree at... Read more
Pope Leo XIV biography launches in Rome; book available now from EWTN
EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV during an event at the Vatican on May 22. Read more
Renowned philosopher and Catholic convert Alasdair MacIntyre dies at 96
Alasdair MacIntyre, a towering figure in moral philosophy and a Catholic convert credited with reviving the discipline of virtue ethics,... Read more
New York court shields Christian photographer from ‘equal access’ sexual orientation law
The ruling is narrow and only prevents the state from enforcing the law against the photographer for now while the... Read more
Fertility clinic bomber linked to anti-natalist ideology
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide
The election of Pope Leo XIV earlier this month has led to a renewed interest in people searching for information... Read more
Crimes against churches and Christians in Germany on the rise
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
‘Be the love of Christ for others’: St. Louis begins long road to tornado recovery
The people of northern St. Louis continue to pick up the pieces after a massive tornado hit the city last... Read more
Catholic Relief Services loses federal funds for 11 of 13 international food aid programs
The United States Department of Agriculture ended funding for 11 of the 13 projects CRS operates through the McGovern-Dole Food... Read more
Catholics show solidarity after terrorist attack kills 2 Israeli officials in Washington, DC
On Wednesday evening, May 21, two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in... Read more
