Cardinal Newman Society to accredit Catholic schools

A leading voice from the Cardinal Newman Society shares how the new accreditation program will accelerate Catholic education reform and help support Catholic families to pass on the faith.

Lent 2026: 5 programs to help you grow in your faith

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, beginning a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the Catholic Church.

Vatican official says Notre Dame controversy shows need for dialogue on abortion

The Church should engage with universities about how to take "an ethical approach" to the dignity of unborn life, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life said.

Meet the priest serving 'even nonbelievers' at the Milan Winter Olympics

"My service is much more individual and open to everyone, even nonbelievers," Father Oldrich Chocholác, chaplain of the Czech Olympic team, told EWTN News.

What impact has the Cristero War had on religious freedom in Mexico today?

Rubén Quezada, author of the book "For Greater Glory," released along with the film of the same name in 2012, assesses the impact of the Cristero War on religious freedom in Mexico today.

Bodybuilder previously totally hostile to the faith has radical conversion

Former bodybuilder Bruno Toral shared his personal conversion story from being totally hostile to the faith to becoming a dedicated disciple of Christ.

Historic Irish Confirmation Pledge updated to include vaping and smoking

To mark Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season, Armagh Archdiocese Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router welcomed the rewording of Ireland's traditional Confirmation Pledge.

St. Peter's marks 400 years with newly opened areas and digital access

The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter's — including the full terrace — and roll out a "SmartPass" digital entry system as it marks the basilica's 400th anniversary.

Did Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance represent Latinos and their cultural values?

Bad Bunny's halftime show at Super Bowl LX drew mixed reactions. For some, it was a Latino triumph while for others it contained obscene lyrics that did not represent the best of Latin America.

Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist who urged Vatican to address humanitarian crises, dies at 84

The longtime activist was a fixture in U.S. politics for decades, including two presidential runs.