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New York archbishop joins religious sisters in suing state over assisted suicide law

Archbishop Ronald Hicks joined a suit brought by several orders of religious sisters against the state’s recently instituted suicide regime.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes thousands from Notre Dame, Villanova to Vatican ahead of historic game

The pope met with basketball teams, students, and fans from both universities ahead of Sunday’s Eternal City Tip-Off

Cardinal Simoni says faith sustained him through death sentence for Mass honoring President Kennedy

The 98-year-old Albanian cardinal called for prayers for world leaders after experiencing severe religious persecution.

U.S. bishops celebrate pro-life pregnancy centers for Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November

For centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to eight days.

Pope Leo XIV presented with book on Eucharistic miracle he promoted as bishop

A priest presented a book to Leo XIV regarding the pilgrimage of the "Divine Child of the Miracle,” a devotion that the pope himself encouraged, inspired by Peru’s only Eucharistic miracle.

New EWTN docuseries offers inside look at the Catholic Church’s rite of exorcism

“In Jesus’ Name,” a three-part documentary series, seeks to demystify the rite of exorcism and provide an accurate view of how they are conducted and how people have found deliverance.

Archbishop in Ecuador announces safety plan following death of priest struck by cross

The archbishop of Guayaquil, Ecuador, has announced a safety plan to prevent accidents like the one that claimed the life of Father Patricio Sánchez, who was struck when a cross fell during Mass.

EWTN to end shortwave radio operations after 34 years

The global Catholic network has operated a shortwave station since the early 1990s, but high costs and the changing media landscape led to its closure.

EWTN News announces expanded U.S. midterm elections coverage

Coverage of next week’s U.S. midterm elections by the global Catholic network will be available on multiple platforms.