25 years after 9/11: How heroic faith inspired conversion and hope in Christ

Recently I traveled through New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington making an EWTN News documentary to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. I wanted to ask: Where was God in the midst of such evil?

Brazilian bishop bans alcohol, bingo, and cash raffles at events throughout his diocese

"It is the Church's mission to exhort the faithful to bear witness to the virtues and to avoid vices," Bishop Francisco Cota declared.

University of Notre Dame partners with Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

The University of Notre Dame partners with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Ave Maria celebrates Ireland campus milestone, and more in this week's Catholic education news roundup.

Pope to new bishops: The most important mission is to 'remain with Jesus'

The Holy Father received 147 bishops from five continents, participants in a formation course in Rome for new bishops.

Synod group calls for gender-equality mechanisms in Church workplaces

The final report also proposes a greater role for women religious in selecting bishops who oversee consecrated life and clearer agreements between dioceses and religious institutes.

Catholic theologian takes job in Trump's Department of Homeland Security

Chad Pecknold, a longtime professor at The Catholic University of America, has begun working for the government agency that oversees immigration enforcement.

Controversial 'Creed of the Ecclesial Base Communities' included at Mass in Brazil

This past Sept. 7, the "Creed of the Ecclesial Base Communities" was included as part of a Mass marking Brazil's annual "Cry of the Excluded" event.

U.S. Catholic bishops join Southern Baptists in urging Supreme Court to block 'finality' rule

Daniel Grand, a Jewish resident of Ohio, is asking the Supreme Court to allow him to pursue a religious liberty claim without administrative hurdles.

Florida firm accused of failing to pay Catholic military catechists

A spokesman for the company, Idemma, acknowledged "a limited number of contractor accounts that remain under review or resolution."

Bishop Boxie addresses why the U.S. has so few Black Catholic bishops

"I really enjoy the gift of a Black Catholicism, Black Catholic spirituality, and it certainly does have a place in the universal Church," Bishop Robert Boxie said.