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Daniel Ibanez Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful on Jan. 6, 2026 during the Angelus. COMMENTARY: Why bother fact-checking when the facts, if ascertained, might get in the way of a good trigger-warning or a slap at a leading American churchman? ... read more

The pope continued his catechesis series on the documents of the Second Vatican Council at Wednesday’s general audience. Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at his weekly general audience at the Vatican on January 21, 2026. Jan 21, 2026 / 08:05 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the grandeur of the Incarnation ... read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at his weekly general audience at the Vatican on January 21, 2026. , Jan 21, 2026 / 08:05 am (CNA). The pope continued his catechesis series on the documents of the Second Vatican Council at Wednesday’s general audience. ... read more

Hong Kong – The Governor of Hong Kong is convinced that the Diocese of Hong Kong will continue to contribute to the governance of the special administrative region and to its citizens in promoting social harmony and communion, as Hong Kong experiences a crucial transition in its journey to strengthen stability and prosperity. This was ... read more

Lost fatherhood requires healing, post-abortive fathers say. Pro-life ministries are helping fathers break their silence and find healing after the loss of their unborn children. ... read more

Srikakulam – In recognition of the Church's commitment to unity, peace, and mutual understanding among Christian denominations, the Catholic community in the Diocese of Srikakulam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity , inviting believers of all Christian denominations in the region to participate in liturgical ... read more

Catholic clergy and laity in Ireland have pushed back claims made by former Irish president Mary McAleese that baptism violates children’s rights. Pope Leo XIV baptizes a child in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 11, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 21, ... read more

Former president of Ireland Mary McAleese, a lawyer and canon lawyer, recently said in an op-ed in the Irish Times that infant baptism denies children their human rights and is an act of control on the part of the Church. Catholic clergy and laity in Ireland have pushed back on her claims, viewing it as ... read more

Maputo – Mozambique is currently experiencing one of the worst floods in years, affecting over 600,000 people, more than half of them children. Over 50,000 people have been forced to leave their homes and are housed in 62 emergency shelters, many of which are overcrowded. According to UNICEF, this could be the start of an ... read more

With tens of thousands of pro-life Americans gathering for the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 23, EWTN will provide live coverage of the event.The yearly national pro-life event marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, drawing together thousands to protest abortion and advocate for life. This year’s theme is ... read more

Pope Leo recognized how members of the Neocatechumenal Way have “rekindled the fire of the Gospel” and accompany many people in “rediscovering the beauty of knowing Jesus.” Pope Leo XIV greets Kiko Argüello on Jan. 19, 2026, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 21, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo ... read more

With tens of thousands of pro-life Americans gathering for the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, EWTN will provide live coverage. Pro-life advocates march through Washington, D.C., to protest abortion during the 2025 March for Life on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. | Credit: Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/Middle East Images via ... read more

Pope Leo XIV greets Kiko Argüello on Jan. 19, 2026, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media , Jan 21, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo recognized how members of the Neocatechumenal Way have “rekindled the fire of the Gospel” and accompany many people in “rediscovering the beauty of knowing Jesus.” ... read more

Abuja – Nigerian authorities have confirmed the mass kidnapping of nearly 200 faithful from several churches on Sunday, January 18, in Kurmin Wali, in the Local Government Area of Kajuru in the State of Kaduna. After initially denying the incident vehemently , federal police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin admitted that the initial denial by Kaduna State ... read more

It’s been a little more than eight months since Cardinal Robert Prevost was elevated to Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, and he’s still a mystery. There’s more we don’t know about him than we do know. We can all speculate about how his pontificate will play out, but ultimately we need to realize that ... read more