Readings: • Zeph. 2:3; 3:12-13 • Psa. 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 • 1 Cor. 1:26-31 • Matt. 5:1-12a During this Sunday’s Gospel Reading, we hear the Beatitudes, among the most well-known …

The restoration work for the “hallowed site” follows a decree from the Presidency of the State of Palestine. Learn more in this week’s roundup of Catholic world news. The exit …

The Cuban government summoned two priests and two dissidents for questioning regarding their statements and activities advocating for freedom and democracy as well as deploring economic conditions. Map and flag …

Ahead of his 80th birthday, Cardinal Christophe Pierre sat down with “EWTN News In-Depth” anchor Catherine Hadro to discuss his tenure as the Vatican’s representative to the U.S. Cardinal Christophe …

The 300 Catholic leaders are asking that Congress approve protections for migrants in any funding bill to prioritize family unity and alternatives to detention. A person detained is taken to …

The Chicago Archdiocese said it fired substitute teacher Brett Smith after learning of his history of child sex abuse allegations. Brett Smith. | Credit: Orland Park Police Department Court documents …

Filipino overseas workers, driven by economic necessity, have become what Pope Francis calls “smugglers of the faith,” quietly evangelizing through presence and service in parishes worldwide. Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Efren …

Catholic marriages in the U.S. have declined 75% in about 50 years, even as the Catholic population has risen. A steep decline in Catholic marriages in the U.S. over the …