Detroit Archdiocese moves to diocesan‑wide employee fingerprinting to bolster security protocols - Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:01:00 GMT - he rule follows an “unprecedented review” of archdiocesan of safety policies and personnel records. ...

Catholic Rep. Salazar promotes legislation to update ‘archaic’ immigration laws - Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT - ep. María Elvira Salazar’s bill would not lay out a direct path to citizenship but would give people the chance to earn it through labor and financial penalties if they lack a criminal record. ...

‘Massports’ initiative urges kids to attend Mass during Lent - Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT - parish in Little Rock, Arkansas, has instituted a program to encourage children to bring a “passport booklet” to Mass each weekend to receive a sticker from priests and deacons. ...

CatholicVote launches ‘Zeale for America 250’ campaign encouraging prayer, patriotism - Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:04:00 GMT - he Catholic political advocacy organization hopes Americans will make a “renewed commitment to America’s future” through the initiative. ...

FDA abortion-by-mail policy puts women in danger, report finds - Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:34:00 GMT - fter the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stopped requiring in-person visits for chemical abortions, abortion drugs became more dangerous for women, per an Ethics and Public Policy Center report. ...

Bishop Zaidan: ‘Pray for peace’ as Middle East war continues - Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:28:26 GMT - ishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan expressed concern over the war’s impact on civilians and the desire for Lebanese Catholics to be free from the ongoing conflict. ...

As the number of religious sisters declines, Catholic women continue to focus on Church’s mission - Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:52:13 GMT - rom March 8–14, religious sisters are celebrated during the annual Catholic Sisters Week. ...

Several cardinals show grave concern about Iran war; McElroy says it’s not a just war - Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:53:00 GMT - ardinals in the United States and elsewhere are raising concerns about just war and about the death and destruction caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran. ...

Pope Leo XIV confers title of 'monsignor' on U.S. bishops’ general secretary - Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:25:00 GMT - ather Michael J.K. Fuller was designated as “chaplain to His Holiness” following a decade of work serving the U.S. bishops. ...

Georgia appeals court blocks abuse suit against Atlanta Archdiocese, cites statute of limitations - Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:50:00 GMT - he statute of limitations could not be extended due to a lack of evidence of fraud by the archdiocese, the court said. ...

A look at the spiritual works of mercy through the eyes of Mother Angelica - Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT - other Angelica — the foundress of EWTN — often spoke about the spiritual works of mercy in her television program “Mother Angelica Live.” ...

NBC poll: Pope Leo XIV held in highest esteem among public personalities - Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:14:00 GMT - March NBC poll found that American voters hold Pope Leo XIV in highest esteem among other public personalities. ...

Ford CEO gifts Pope Leo XIV custom Chicago-inspired car - Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:52:53 GMT - he car’s license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.” ...

Archbishop Coakley extends ‘warmest welcome’ to new papal nuncio - Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:55:48 GMT - he president of the U.S. bishops’ conference also said he offers prayerful support to Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia. ...

‘House of David,’ ‘The Chosen’ win big at the Movieguide Awards - Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:45:22 GMT - he Movieguide Awards shines a light on faith-based and family-friendly TV shows and movies. ...

International student to enter Catholic Church this Easter thanks to Facebook Marketplace - Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT - n need of friends, Tzu Ping Liu took to Facebook Marketplace and found not just a great friend but Jesus Christ as well. ...

El Paso Diocese declares bankruptcy amid abuse filings, ‘very limited’ financial resources - Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:23:23 GMT - ishop Mark Seitz said nearly 20 lawsuits against the diocese led him to file for Chapter 11 reorganization. ...

Maryland high school seniors arrive home safely after being stuck in Middle East during hostilities - Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:50:53 GMT - group of high school seniors and their teacher chaperones spoke with EWTN News about being stuck in the Middle East during the beginning of hostilities there last week. ...

University of Dallas panel explores American exceptionalism through a Catholic lens - Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT - he speakers encouraged the college students to get married, have children, stay off the internet (unless it enables them to telework and stay near their extended families), and be political. ...

Sister Mary Agnes discusses path to her vocation and mission of Sisters of Life - Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:48:00 GMT - ister Mary Agnes Donavan says to recognize our God-given gifts, “other people notice it first, and they'll tell you.” ...

Trump administration repeals gender, sexuality affirmation rules for foster homes - Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:28:00 GMT - federal judge blocked the rule nine months ago. ...

U.S. bishops to advocate ‘just immigration policies’ with Homeland Security successor - Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:58:02 GMT - .S. bishops said they hope to work with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s replacement. Policy scholars said they expect that many of the administration’s priorities will remain in place. ...

Mother Agnes Mary of the Sisters of Life to be honored with Fiat Award - Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT - other Agnes Mary Donovan, SV, is to be honored for her deep dedication to pro-life ministry and her work accompanying thousands of women in need. ...

Chaldean bishop arrested in San Diego on embezzlement, money laundering charges - Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT - ishop Emanuel Shaleta was arrested at the airport, according to the sheriff’s office. ...

New Jersey man pleads guilty to bomb plot at 2025 Red Mass in Washington, DC - Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT - he arrest took place at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle before the annual Mass marking the start of a Supreme Court term. ...

St. John’s University in New York no longer recognizes faculty labor unions - Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT - t. John’s University’s recent decision to cease recognizing faculty labor unions after 56 years stirred a conversation on Catholic social teaching. ...

Catholic theologians urge Trump to follow just war doctrine as Iran conflict continues - Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:12:21 GMT - ar is justified only to confront grave evil, its harm must not exceed the evil it seeks to end, and there must be a real chance of success, with all alternatives to war exhausted, the catechism says. ...

Pew report examines how people rate fellow citizens’ morals - Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT - .S. adults were among those most likely to condemn extramarital affairs as immoral in a study of 25 countries. ...

Lou Holtz, legendary Notre Dame football coach and outspoken Catholic, dies at 89 - Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:07:28 GMT - he retired coach and sports analyst had entered hospice shortly before his death. ...

Religious Freedom panel faults State Department for missing annual report on violations - Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:30:00 GMT - he U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom also called for increasing refugee admissions to the United States. ...

Vance says he could have spoken ‘more carefully’ about U.S. bishops amid immigration dispute - Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:41:00 GMT - top U.S. cardinal had earlier claimed that the country’s vice president had apologized for his strong rhetoric regarding the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. ...

Diocese of Providence criticizes state’s abuse report, claims it’s meant to ‘sway’ legislators - Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:01:12 GMT - he diocese said it “willingly endured” more than half a decade’s worth of inquiries and records requests from the state government. ...

Meet the artist behind the 47 paintings supporting Sister Thea Bowman’s cause for canonization - Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT - rother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, has 47 paintings inspired by Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman that have been packaged into boxes and sent to Rome for review to advance her cause for canonization. ...

Monsignor Shea: New counseling center in Phoenix will focus on ‘inestimable dignity’ of human person - Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT - Catholic counseling formation program centered on human dignity will open in the fall as part of a collaboration between the University of Mary and the Diocese of Phoenix. ...

‘This work is about hope:’ University of St. Mary prison education program centers on human dignity - Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:01:19 GMT - niversity of St. Mary, a Catholic liberal arts university in Leavenworth, Kansas, offers a prison education program as part of its Catholic mission. ...

Archbishop Hicks hosts SiriusXM radio show - Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:50:00 GMT - he radio show with New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks offers faith-based dialogue, real-world issues, and everyday life through a Catholic lens, the broadcaster said. ...

Bishops announce collections for Catholic charitable groups in March 14-15 Masses - Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:50:00 GMT - he bishops are collecting funds for six offices and agencies, mostly focused on support for migrants and for those in need abroad. ...

Bishop explains how Our Lady of Guadalupe can reach postmodern Silicon Valley - Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:45:00 GMT - ishop Óscar Cantú of San Jose, California, explains how the highly secularized society there can receive the message and imagery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a way that is meaningful to them. ...

From heiress to saint: The radical life of St. Katharine Drexel - Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT - hroughout her life, St. Katharine Drexel’s chief motivation was to help more people know and love Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. ...

Supreme Court says California can’t hide student transgender identities from parents - Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:24:13 GMT - eeping student “transitions” secret likely violates the First Amendment rights of parents, the high court said. ...

Jeff Cavins, Father Mike Schmitz awarded Pillar Award by Museum of the Bible - Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:21:31 GMT - eff Cavins and Father Mike Schmitz are the first Catholics to receive the Pillar Award for Narrative given by the Museum of the Bible. ...

ChosenCon 2026: ‘This is the Comic-Con of the Bible’ - Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT - oughly 5,000 fans recently filled the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for ChosenCon. ...

American Catholics launch crowdfunding effort to gift Pope Leo XIV papal tiara - Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT - nonprofit hopes to generate enough small donations to construct a papal tiara for Pope Leo XIV as a gift from American Catholics. ...

Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman’s voice needed ‘more than ever’ - Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT - owman’s ability to see the dignity of each individual, and embrace all gifts and cultures, is an essential message for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. ...

Meta blocks AI chatbot from discussing abortion with minors - Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT - roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. ...

Students pray for Notre Dame’s Catholic identity after dispute over pro-abortion professor - Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT - he event was originally planned as a protest in response to the university’s appointment of abortion advocate Professor Susan Ostermann as the head of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. ...

10 things to know about St. Frances Xavier Cabrini - Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT - t. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants. A new statue of her will be erected in Chicago’s Little Italy. ...

Deacon launches Adore Movement to spark adoration revival - Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT - pirit Filled Hearts Ministry and eCatholic have launched the Adore Movement to promote adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. ...

Tex-Mex border bishops say ‘Our role is to be pastors’ - Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:40:20 GMT - ishops from the Texas-Mexico border region met to discuss their role on both sides of the border as well as the recent wave of violence in Mexico. ...

Historic Vermont campus offered free to Catholic nonprofit by donor - Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:23:00 GMT - ntrepreneur Raj Peter Bhakta said he seeks a Catholic nonprofit to apply by March 31 to “revive” the former campus of Green Mountain College for “future generations of the Catholic Church.” ...