Catholic women discuss the challenges of modern dating culture
As the marriage rate continues to decline in 2024 in the U.S., Catholic women discussed the struggles of modern dating in a segment on “EWTN News In Depth.”
Garbage landslide kills nearly two dozen people in Uganda
A massive landslide at a garbage dump on August 11 in Kampala, Uganda, has killed at least 21 people, according to local police.
Iraqi priest recounts night of exodus, ISIS invasion a decade later
Ten years have passed since the night that changed everything for the residents of Karamlesh, a small town in northern Iraq. For Father Martin Banni, pastor of St. Korkis Chaldean Church, the memories of that traumatic day remain vivid.
Venezuelan cardinals warn Maduro government may be fabricating election tally sheets
Venezuelan cardinals Baltazar Porras and Diego Padrón issued a statement in the form of a letter about the difficult reality facing the country following the July 28 presidential elections, pointing out that there are indications that the Maduro government may be “fabricating” election tallies “accommodating its interests” to supposedly prove that Maduro actually won the election.
Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace
In his homily during second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Monday evening, Pope Francis meditated upon the significance of grace in the life of the Mother of God and in the life of every Catholic.
Animal rights activists plead with Pope Francis to end bullfighting
Two animal rights activists connected to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience in Vatican City, calling on the 87-year-old pontiff to take action against bullfighting.
One of three young English stabbing victims memorialized with Mass at Catholic parish
One of the three children murdered in a stabbing attack in Southport, England, late last month was remembered at her local Catholic parish with a memorial service and Mass on August 6.
Paris 2024: 7 arrested ‘at gunpoint’ for calling for an end to attacks against Christians
Seven people aboard a bus protesting the attack against the faith of Christians that was featured during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games were arrested in Paris August 5.
IHOP to pay settlement to employee who was forced to work on Sundays
An IHOP restaurant in North Carolina will pay $40,000 to a former employee who was forced in 2021 to work on Sundays in violation of his religious beliefs.
U.S. bishops announce new office for justice and peace
Just over a month after laying off several staff members of a controversial department specializing in social justice initiatives, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced a new “Secretariat for Justice and Peace” with a similar mission.
