EWTN News documentary highlights Lebanon's Christian roots and enduring faith

EWTN News shines a light on Lebanon and its rich diversity in a new film.

Teen killed, 60 hurt after truck rams Easter procession in Pakistan

Police are searching for a truck driver who fled after plowing into a predawn Easter procession in Punjab, killing a 17-year-old and injuring more than 60.

Dominican Sisters challenge New York gender-identity law in court

The New York State Department of Health warned the sisters about "refusing to assign a room to a resident other than in accordance with the resident's gender identity."

Pope will address tensions between Christianity and Islam in Africa, Nigerian bishop says

An Augustinian confrere of Pope Leo XIV discussed the pontiff's upcoming trip to four African countries.

Vatican urges Catholics not to leave Pope Leo XIV alone in opposing war

The Vatican Secretary of State said the pope's appeals for peace need concrete support.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes ceasefire in Iran as 'sign of living hope'

"Only through a return to negotiation can the war come to an end," the pope said at the end of his weekly general audience.

Algerian cardinal says pope's upcoming visit not about interreligious dialogue but humanity

The archbishop of Algiers discussed the upcoming papal trip in the context of anti-Christian persecution.

Catholic Church sees increase in conversions as more people desire a 'relationship to the truth'

"We have an increase in noise in the world, and people are looking for a solid foundation, a place to go where they can have a right relationship to truth, and to seek the truth," JonMarc Grodi said.

Churches packed in Nicaragua for Holy Week amid restrictions and police presence

While the dictatorship in Nicaragua continues suppressing the Church through police surveillance and the prohibition of public processions, attendance at Holy Week services was strong.

Eucharist stolen, faithful robbed during adoration in Mexico on Holy Saturday

In the wake of the incident, the local bishop, who will perform a rite of reparation, called for the return of the holy Eucharist and intense prayers for the conversion of the perpetrators.