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Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of the 12... Read more
Pope Francis ratifies Synod on Synodality’s final document, marking new approach to Church reform
Pope Francis has announced that the final Synod on Synodality document will be adopted without a traditional papal exhortation. Read more
Meet ‘Luce’: The Vatican’s cartoon mascot for Jubilee 2025
The mascot, named Luce — which means “light” in Italian — is intended to engage a younger audience and guide... Read more
Live updates: Synod on Synodality concludes with Pope Francis forgoing apostolic exhortation
Follow EWTN News’ live coverage of the 2024 Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Get real-time updates, expert analysis, and... Read more
Indonesian bishop declines cardinal appointment to ‘grow in priestly life’
The bishop’s request “was motivated by his desire to continue growing in priestly life and in service to the Church... Read more
UPDATE: Satanic Temple denies it intends to desecrate the Eucharist during planned ‘black mass’
“The Satanic Temple Atlanta has not engaged in theft or illicit activity of any kind. Specifically, we have not stolen... Read more
Pope Francis expels two more members of Sodality of Christian Life
The apostolic nunciature in Peru announced that Pope Francis has approved the expulsion of two more members of the Sodalitium... Read more
New York theater shuts down as archdiocese says performances must be in line with Church
“It is the standard practice of the archdiocese that nothing should take place on Church-owned property that is contrary to... Read more
The Synod on Synodality’s final document: What you need to know
The text also addresses accountability measures, calling for enhanced financial transparency, and protocols for abuse prevention. Read more
An atheist for 35 years, she reencountered God at the tomb of St. John Paul II
Belén Perales was an atheist for 35 years. But her life changed dramatically on a visit to the tomb of... Read more
Sacred Heart shows path forward in AI era, Pope Francis says in new encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’
Pope Francis released “Dilexit Nos,” the first encyclical on the Sacred Heart in nearly 70 years, arguing Catholic devotion offers... Read more
10 questions (and answers) about the Synod on Synodality’s final document
From its magisterial status to proposals on Church governance, here are answers to the most pressing questions about the synod’s... Read more
Gustavo Gutiérrez, ‘father of liberation theology,’ dies at 96
Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, the Peruvian Dominican priest considered the ”father” of liberation theology, died Oct. 22 at the age of... Read more
St. John of Capistrano: Franciscan priest and missionary who achieved military victory
On Oct. 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. John of Capistrano, a Franciscan priest with an extraordinary... Read more
Kamala Harris rejects religious exemptions for abortion laws: ‘That cannot be negotiable’
“I don’t think we should be making concessions when we’re talking about a fundamental freedom to make decisions about your... Read more
Trump: Harris ‘destructive to Christianity,’ Catholics ‘treated worse than anybody’
“These people are sick,” Trump contended. “These people are very sick people. Christians will not be safe with Kamala Harris... Read more
Pope Francis cuts salaries of Vatican cardinals again
Pope Francis has decided to cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again, a measure that will... Read more
10 inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’
Here are some of the most inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his new encyclical “Dilexit Nos” on the divine... Read more
Dilexit Nos: 7 takeaways from Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the Sacred Heart
The encyclical, issued on Oct. 24, examines the transformative power of Jesus’ heart as a font of healing for a... Read more
Seminary rector responds to ‘Conclave’ movie: why only men can be priests
“Conclave” bills itself as a star-studded mystery-thriller centered on the selection of a new pope for the Catholic Church, but... Read more
