From Turkey to Ethiopia: 7 churches and monasteries for adventurous pilgrims

From Turkey's Sumela Monastery, built against a cliff, to Ethiopia's rock-hewn church reached by a difficult climb, some Christian pilgrimage sites make the journey itself part of the experience.

Pope Leo XIV announces he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule

The pontiff says doctors detected the nodule at a very early stage and have recommended surgery, which is scheduled for the coming days.

Many Australian Catholics who skip Mass still keep the faith, bishops' study finds

A survey of nearly 2,000 Australian Catholics found many still pray and value their faith, while priorities, faith crises, and problems with clergy keep them from Mass.

After near-fatal crash, cyclist rides across America for homeless

Tom Schwein is part of a 12-person team making a 3,000-mile trek with Samaritan Cycling USA to help raise money for the unhoused.

Study: FDA allowed mail-order abortion pills without 'sufficient evidence' of safety

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

UK government blocks Northern Ireland unionist march through Catholic neighborhood

"Nobody wants a return to the past," MP Chris Bryant said in ruling against the planned march down Garvaghy Road.

Canadian youth retreat seeks to strengthen faith of young Catholics entering adulthood

Dead Man Walking is being hosted by Jesus Youth Ontario and will take place Oct. 16-18 in Ontario, Canada.

EWTN News explains: What is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act?

The 1993 law allows religious objectors to sue the government for "substantially burdening" their religious liberty.

Guadalupe expert appointed to lead Mexico's preparations for 500th anniversary of apparitions

Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes chose Father Eduardo Chávez because of his expertise concerning the "Guadalupan event."

Transnational online scam operations on the rise, U.S. State Department says

Fraudulent online romance, gambling, and cryptocurrency schemes have defrauded people in more than 125 countries, with Americans losing at least $18.2 billion in 2025, according to a new report.