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Statue of St. John the Baptist with golden cross, Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic.

How to communicate with hope in today’s Europe?: ‘Only God is the answer’

Experts from 18 European Union countries gathered June 3–5 to reflect on communication that “restores meaning” to people’s lives —... Read more

The Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Catholic bishops express ‘profound disappointment’ over Texas Dream Act reversal

Jun 9, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

A federal judge has overturned the long-standing “Texas Dream Act” in a move the state’s Catholic bishops say undermines “just”... Read more

Waymo cars are set on fire and vandalized during a protest against immigration raids on June 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Archbishop Gomez urges calm and restraint as ICE protests erupt in Los Angeles

Jun 9, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles issued a statement calling for “restraint and calm” after protests sparked by ICE... Read more

Bishop William Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, gives the keynote address at the 2024 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Feb. 8, 2024.

Bishops to Congress: AI must support dignity of person, common good

Jun 9, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

“We urge lawmakers to heed the call of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, to help ensure that AI is... Read more

Pew’s latest research released June 5, 2025, found that while Christianity still remains the world’s largest religion, Islam’s growth outpaced every religion over the course of a decade.

Pew report: How the global religious landscape changed from 2010 to 2020

Jun 9, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The latest Pew report found that Islam outpaced every world religion in population from 2010 to 2020, though Christianity remained... Read more

Grandly co-founder and director Pili Abouchaar (right) discusses the apostolate’s work with grandparents on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly” on June 4, 2025.

Apostolate helps grandparents pass on the faith to their grandchildren

Jun 10, 2025

By Paris Apodaca

Many grandparents feel helpless when it comes to passing on the faith to their grandchildren. “Grandly” is a Catholic apostolate... Read more

Harvard University professor of mathematics and biology Martin Nowak speaks at the annual conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists on June 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

‘Math as path to God’ a hot topic at Society of Catholic Scientists conference

Jun 10, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Harvard professor Martin Nowak focused on math as a path to God during a presentation at the 2025 annual conference... Read more

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

USCCB reports decline in abuse allegations against Catholic clergy

Jun 10, 2025

By Paris Apodaca

“902 allegations were reported by 855 victims-survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy,” the report said, compared with 1,308 allegations... Read more

The New York state capitol in Albany.

New York bishops lament ‘dark day’ as state Legislature passes assisted suicide bill

Jun 10, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The bishops in New York state are warning of a looming “nightmare” there after the Legislature passed a measure authorizing... Read more

Young people hold crosses as they arrive for Mass during the traditional Pentecostal pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres, in Sonchamp, near Paris, on June 8, 2025.

Chartres pilgrimage draws 19,000 in show of faith and tradition

Jun 10, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The three-day trek from Paris to Chartres represents a demanding challenge — both physical and spiritual — that continues to... Read more

Pope Leo XIV address papal representatives on June 10, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: The Church ‘will always defend the sacred right to believe in God’

Jun 10, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

In the June 10 speech delivered in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV thanked the... Read more

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New U.S. embryo screening firm raises specter of ‘designer babies’

Jun 10, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

A U.S.-based biotech company has announced the launch of Nucleus Embryo, a firm that screens human embryos for desired genetic... Read more

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo,  the archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, asked President Donald Trump for aid to Africa an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Cardinal Ambongo appeals to Trump: ‘Africa is important to the U.S.’

Jun 10, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, the archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, asked President Donald Trump this weekend to... Read more

Cable Beach in Broome, Western Australia.

Surfing priest makes second ocean rescue, saving father and son

Jun 10, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Australian priest Father Liam Ryan, known as “the surfing priest,” has made headlines for the second time after rescuing a... Read more

Archbishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago, Chile.

Chilean cardinal strongly opposes country’s euthanasia bill

Jun 11, 2025

By Julieta Villar

While the government of Chile expedites pro-abortion and euthanasia legislation, the Catholic Church in that country remains steadfast in its... Read more

Daniel Kuebler, a professor of biology at Franciscan University, speaks at the 2025 Society of Catholic Scientists conference on June 7, 2025.

Scholars break down compatibility of evolution and Catholic doctrine at conference

Jun 11, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

About 150 scientists gathered at the Society of Catholic Scientists conference for talks that touched on the Thomistic notion of... Read more

Jay Richards, the director of the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family, speaks at a Fidelity Month gathering on June 9, 2025, in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill.

Fidelity Month kickoff event in Congress promotes renewal of country’s ‘common bonds’

Jun 11, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Fidelity Month bills itself as “a positive, grassroots movement to heal division and restore unity in our nation.” Read more

A group of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.

Christian youths embark on a ‘spiritual revolution’ to restore Europe’s soul

Jun 11, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

“Rome ’25-the Way of St. James ’27-Jerusalem ’33” encourages young Christians from across the continent to open up a pathway... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims from the back of a pickup style popemobile before his general audience in St. Peter’s Square on June 11, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘There is no cry that God does not hear’

Jun 11, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV reflected on Christian hope — one of the three theological virtues, along with faith and charity —... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks at a Wednesday audience with the public on June 11, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new Chinese bishop for Archdiocese of Fuzhou

Jun 11, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Vatican credited the Sino-Vatican deal, signed in September 2019 and renewed for a third time in October 2024, for... Read more