Contemplative life proclaims God is worthy of being sought and loved, Spanish bishops emphasize

Pro Orantibus Day, observed May 31 this year in Spain, highlights the contribution of the contemplative life to the Church and the world and why it is so needed in a fast-paced distracted society.

Nearly 500,000 already signed up for main events of pope's visit to Spain

One hundred sixty thousand people have already registered for the vigil scheduled for June 6 and 250,000 for the Corpus Christi Mass and procession.

Champion for the unborn in Canada, Jim Hughes, passes away

The former Campaign Life president worked tirelessly for the unborn for over half a century.

Pope Leo explains why Vatican II's reform did not change only 'the rites' of the liturgy

On May 20, the pope began a series of messages focused on "Sacrosanctum Concilium," a constitution on the sacred liturgy and the first document promulgated by the Second Vatican Council.

From e.l.f. Cosmetics to the Catholic priesthood: The unlikely journey of Scott Borba

Scott Borba went from building the beauty empire behind e.l.f. Cosmetics to leaving it all to serve God as a Catholic priest.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to restore environmental funding

Bishop Shelton Fabre said funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and Interior Department would help protect creation, public health, and vulnerable communities.

Minnesota bishops praise new limits on addictive social media features for children under 15

"It will mean happier kids who are less anxious, less worried, and more focused on the present moment," a spokesperson for the Minnesota Catholic Conference said.

EWTN News explains: What is a papal encylical?

Papal encyclicals are a powerful way the pope shapes global debates and articulates Church doctrine, but how should Catholics understand them?

New York Diocese of Ogdensburg will pay $45 million to sex abuse victims

The diocese filed for bankruptcy in 2023 after nearly 150 sex abuse lawsuits were filed against it.

How to vote based on Catholic doctrine: A priest's method of discernment

A priest offers guidelines on how to determine whom to vote for based on the principles found in Scripture and the social doctrine of the Church.