Trump vows to hit Iran 'extremely hard' amid Catholic calls for peace

President Trump's first address on the Iran war signaled continued military action, as Catholic leaders called for dialogue and a ceasefire.

Syria's churches scale back Easter celebrations after attack on Christian town

After an assault on Syria's town of Al-Suqaylabiyah, questions linger over security and accountability, causing Syria's Christian communities to change Holy Week and Easter services.

Bangladesh Christians form human chain demanding Easter public holiday

Christian leaders and Catholic clergy in the Muslim-majority South Asian nation are urging Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to add Easter Sunday to the government holiday calendar.

European soccer body says Red Star fine was for profanity, not Orthodox icon

UEFA told EWTN News its fine on a Serbian soccer club was for offensive language, not a massive Orthodox Christian display — contradicting widespread reports the sanction targeted religious imagery.

How does Pope Leo choose his monthly prayer intentions?

The head of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network offers a look behind the scenes.

Pope Leo on the dignity and mission of the laity: They are the body of Christ

The pope's reflection at the general audience was inspired by the Second Vatican Council's dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium.

84-year-old woman speaks out after being offered euthanasia while visiting Canadian ER for back pain

An advocate said "simply having euthanasia offered already kills a person, because it deflates and defeats a person's sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and of value."

Judge permits access for clergy at Illinois immigration facility for Holy Week

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman's order cited November 2025 comments from Pope Leo XIV calling for detained migrants to have access to spiritual care. 

Pope Leo's personal secretary: 'He hasn't changed; he's still the same' since his time in Peru

Father Edgard Iván Rimaycuna described the pope's unchanged personality and what his role as his personal secretary is like.

Michigan ban on 'conversion therapy' could be dismissed amid SCOTUS ruling, Catholic Charities suit

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 31 that Colorado could not forbid therapists from helping young clients with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.