NASA’s Artemis II begins Easter week mission around the moon - Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT - ore than half a century after humans last traveled beyond Earth’s orbit, a new NASA project for lunar exploration has begun, marking a historic day in the United States. ...

New CEO of Catholic AI group hopes members will be Pope Leo’s ‘soldiers’ - Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT - uilders AI Forum (BAIF) held its first conference at the Vatican in November 2025 and now hopes to be part of advancing Pope Leo XIV’s mission on artificial intelligence. ...

Here’s what the Holy Thursday Seven Churches Visitation devotion is all about - Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT - he devotion involves traveling to seven local churches after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on the evening of Holy Thursday. ...

Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ amid Catholic calls for peace - Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:13:35 GMT - resident Trump’s first address on the Iran war signaled continued military action, as Catholic leaders called for dialogue and a ceasefire. ...

Supreme Court grills both sides in ‘birthright citizenship’ oral arguments - Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:58:44 GMT - he U.S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order denying citizenship to children of parents without legal immigration status. ...

Churches still barred from making political endorsements as federal judge dismisses case - Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:37:58 GMT - he National Religious Broadcasters’ general counsel, Michael Farris, said the organization was surprised by the ruling and plans to appeal to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. ...

Judge permits access for clergy at Illinois immigration facility for Holy Week - Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:57:37 GMT - .S. District Judge Robert Gettleman’s order cited November 2025 comments from Pope Leo XIV calling for detained migrants to have access to spiritual care.  ...

Michigan ban on ‘conversion therapy’ could be dismissed amid SCOTUS ruling, Catholic Charities suit - Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:40:49 GMT - he U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 31 that Colorado could not forbid therapists from helping young clients with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. ...

84-year-old woman speaks out after being offered euthanasia while visiting Canadian ER for back pain - Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT - n advocate said “simply having euthanasia offered already kills a person, because it deflates and defeats a person’s sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and of value.” ...

Trump to continue supplying Title X grants to Planned Parenthood for another year - Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:34:00 GMT - spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said the agency will issue Title X grant notices for 2027 “matched with agency priorities.” ...

Catholic priest fundraises, gives gift cards to unpaid TSA workers amid partial shutdown - Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:54:00 GMT - ather Jim Sichko raised $20,000 for gift cards for TSA workers while they were working without pay amid congressional negotiations about funding. ...

JD Vance announces book exploring his conversion to Catholicism - Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:37:05 GMT - ��I’m glad I found my way back to the Church. I learned much along the way. But if you believe as I do, you know I’ve been fortunate and touched by God’s grace,” Vance said. ...

Supreme Court strikes down Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for minors - Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:49:53 GMT - he state’s strict law runs afoul of the First Amendment, the high court said in a near-unanimous ruling. ...

Plaintiff discusses landmark settlement curbing government social media censorship - Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT - r. Aaron Kheriaty spoke with EWTN News about the precedent-setting outcome of the Missouri v. Biden case, which restricts government agencies from censoring the plaintiffs’ free speech. ...

White House defends praying for U.S. troops after pope condemns using prayers to justify war - Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:21:00 GMT - hite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said there is nothing wrong with the president and military leaders “calling on the American people to pray for our service members.” ...

Pope names members with U.S. ties to Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development - Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:51:00 GMT - ope Leo XIV has chosen four U.S. Catholics to serve in a Vatican office that focuses heavily on immigration. ...

Adult conversions soar in dioceses across U.S. - Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:17:31 GMT - he National Catholic Register contacted all 175 Latin-rite territorial dioceses in the United States, seeking numbers of people planning to join the Catholic Church at Easter 2026. ...

Criminals pose as Catholic Charities in ‘nationwide’ scam targeting immigrants in the U.S. - Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT - riminals are using phone calls and the internet to steal thousands of dollars from “desperate” immigrants. ...

‘The Christ’: First-of-its-kind audio drama retells Jesus’ life this Holy Week - Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT - he new podcast will be released during Holy Week — beginning March 30 and ending on April 2. ...

U.S. chemical abortions as a result of telehealth rise by 25%, report finds - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:44:00 GMT - ere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. ...

Republican lawmakers oppose former Chilean president’s UN bid over abortion views - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:14:00 GMT - early 30 lawmakers are urging the U.S. to “use its veto power” to prevent Michelle Bachelet from being selected as U.N. secretary-general and “to preserve the role for a more qualified candidate ...

After storms devastate Hawaii, Catholic groups and parishes mobilize to aid victims - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:44:48 GMT - atholic organizations, including EPIC Ministry, the Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Charities Hawaii — as well as many Catholic parishes — are assisting many who have lost homes and livelihoods. ...

‘A clear statement of guilt’: Diocese of Albany announces $148 million settlement for abuse victims - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:09:56 GMT - he diocese in New York declared bankruptcy just over three years ago. ...

California grandmother aims for 10,000 signatures on petition against second-trimester abortions - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:15:00 GMT - ary Waldorf is rallying her town to petition against second-trimester abortions offered by Enloe Medical Center. ...

Buffalo Diocese will pay $10 million more into abuse settlement, lighten burden on some parishes - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT - he diocese has faced criticism from parishioners over high levels of contribution requirements for some parishes. ...

Lawmakers urge Trump to advocate for China’s release of Christian pastor at upcoming summit - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:45:00 GMT - astor Ezra Jin was detained along with dozens of other church leaders in October 2025. ...

Remembering the ‘shenanigans’ at Mother Angelica’s first vows - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT - n the day we mark the anniversary of Mother Angelica’s entry into eternal life, we recall the unusual circumstances of her first procession and her response: “That’s the way God works with me.� ...

From shepherd to commander: ‘House of David’ Season 2 released globally - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT - he latest season of the new hit series “House of David” follows David’s rise from shepherd to commander in King Saul’s army. ...

8 ways Mother Angelica shaped modern Catholic media - Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT - n the 10th anniversary of her death, we reflect on how Mother Angelica powerfully shaped modern Catholic media. ...

EWTN remembers Mother Angelica, 10 years after her death - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:55:00 GMT - WTN will commemorate its foundress with a Vatican Mass and daylong programming celebrating her life of faith and media innovation. ...

International Olympic Committee: Only ‘biological women’ allowed to compete in women’s category - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:25:00 GMT - nternational Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry emphasized that “the policy we have announced is based on science.” ...

Military archdiocese approves changing chaplain insignia to reflect faith role - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:55:00 GMT - rchbishop Timothy Broglio said: “The chaplain serves as a reminder of the holy and the dignity of the human person and leads worship. Any other question is secondary to those purposes.” ...

Meet the pilgrims who will travel across the country with the Eucharist this summer - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:25:44 GMT - ine Catholic pilgrims will travel more than 2,000 miles across the country with the real presence of Jesus Christ during the 250th anniversary of the U.S. ...

Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty partners with Catholic Relief Services - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:23:01 GMT - RS said it plans to share its experience of aiding communities with developing climate-smart agriculture, accessing nutritious foods, and strengthening local government. ...

Religious sisters lose lawsuit against Smith & Wesson alleging ‘facilitation’ of mass shootings - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT - ultiple congregations of sisters alleged that the gun manufacturer was partly complicit in “an unrelenting and growing stream of killings.” ...

Bishop Seitz discusses pastoral letter, elaborates on call for discernment among law enforcement - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT - ��No one should ever act against the dictates of a well-informed conscience, and we all have a responsibility to form our consciences according to the law of God,” the El Paso, Texas, bishop said. ...

Pew report finds that one-fourth of U.S. radio stations have a faith focus - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT - ost religious radio stations report that “evangelism” is part of their mission. ...

Louisville pays Christian photographer $800,000 after violating her religious freedom - Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:44:00 GMT - he city’s ordinance sought to force her to photograph same-sex weddings and restrict the opinions she could publish on her website. ...

Chicago Catholic parents appeal to Vatican to keep school open - Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:14:42 GMT - fter the Archdiocese of Chicago closed St. Hubert Catholic School, parents are appealing to the Vatican, saying the school could still be viable. ...

U.S. bishops hold ecumenical meeting with evangelicals for joint migration initiative - Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT - ishop Brendan Cahill noted the importance of ecumenical approaches to “one of the most pressing issues of our time.” ...

White House will proceed with mining project that will destroy site sacred to Native Americans - Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT - ative American advocates have been fighting the threatened obliteration of Oak Flat for several years. ...

Venerable Fulton Sheen beatification set for Sept. 24 in St. Louis - Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT - he announcement of the beatification Mass in Missouri fell on the the solemnity of the Annunciation, as Sheen “spent his life continuing the work of the Archangel Gabriel.” ...

Study finds nearly 70% of Catholics who have not gone to confession in the past year want to go - Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT - he Catholic Pulse Report finds that God’s mercy remains the top draw for both regulars and those who have not received the sacrament in the last year. ...

8 things to know and share about the Annunciation - Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT - he angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we celebrate it. ...

Supreme Court hears case on asylum seekers’ rights - Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:01:19 GMT - decision is expected by July. ...

Judicial Watch pushes for transparency in 2023 FBI memo linking extremist risk to some Catholics - Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:15:26 GMT - awyers for Judicial Watch complained the FBI has not been fully compliant in its release of records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). ...

Conference to highlight ‘Orestes Brownson and the Mission of America’ - Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:00 GMT - onference organizers said they hope “to spread the word on Orestes Brownson” through his 19th-century writings’ message to present times. ...

Loyola University mourns student killed in Chicago shooting: ‘We are heavy with grief’ - Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:38:00 GMT - heridan Gorman was shot and killed allegedly by an immigrant in the country illegally, according to police. ...

Kermit Gosnell, ‘America’s biggest serial killer,’ dies in prison - Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:44:00 GMT - bortionist and convicted serial killer Kermit Gosnell, believed to have murdered thousands and convicted of involuntary manslaughter of a woman and the murders of three infants, died in prison at 85. ...

Bishops urge action on bill to examine Indian boarding school policies - Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:44:42 GMT - ��The pain from the Native American boarding school era continues to echo today,” four U.S. bishops wrote to lawmakers. ...