'Thirst of their souls' is awakening a new generation of catechumens in France, priest says

Young people in France are tired of the "superficiality" of the world and are looking for serious answers, which they are finding in the Catholic Church, according to Father Gian Strapazzon.

Angola parish prepares to host historic meeting of pope and Church leaders

Our Lady of Fatima Parish in the Archdiocese of Luanda is preparing to host Pope Leo XIV's meeting with bishops, priests, women and men religious, and catechists during his April 18–21 visit.

Faith-based summer camp restores hope for kids of fallen heroes

LifeCampUSA is a summer program for middle-schoolers who have lost fathers in military service, law enforcement, or as first responders.

Pope decries war's toll

Pope Leo XIV says suffering of innocent victims "hurts all of humanity" as he calls for end to hostilities and renewed paths to peace.

Ireland sees modest revival in faith, especially among youth and young adults

A new report examining surveys and research on the practice of the Catholic faith in Ireland shows an uptick in religious practice and spirituality among younger people.

Bishop Barron slams Carrie Prejean for 'absurd' claims on removal from Religious Liberty Commission

Carrie Prejean Boller had been removed from the commission after critics said she 'hijacked' a hearing while criticizing 'zionism."

Church leaders in India slam government's dismissal of religious freedom report

India's government has rejected the findings in the 2026 report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) amid increasing atrocities against minority Christians.

Catholic menswear brand expands as founders aim to shape modern masculinity

Shepherd's, a Catholic menswear brand, recently expanded by opening its first store in Dallas.

106-year-old nun continues serving in the cloister and sharing the Gospel on YouTube

Sister Anna Maria shares about her late-in-life vocation, some wisdom on living a long life, and how her advanced age has not stopped the elderly nun from keeping active.

Israeli settlers step up aggressions against Christians in West Bank, Jerusalem bishop says

"The aggressions against Christians in the West Bank are multiplying," Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem told "EWTN News Nightly."