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.

Just what does it mean to be named a 'chaplain of His Holiness'?

Father Fermín González Melado, who was recently named a "chaplain of His Holiness" by Pope Leo XIV, explains the qualifications and purpose of bestowing this honorary title.

Pope Leo to mark start of Lent with historic procession on ancient Roman hill

Pope Leo XIV will preside over the traditional Ash Wednesday procession and Mass on Feb. 18 on Rome's Aventine Hill, an important place of Christian pilgrimage for more than 1,500 years.

Catholic bishop calls on Bangladesh's new leaders to protect minorities

A Catholic bishop calls on Bangladesh's newly elected government to protect minority rights after the BNP's landslide victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising.

European Parliament votes to condemn Turkey's expulsion of Christian workers

The near-unanimous resolution calls on Ankara to respect religious freedom and allow expelled Christian workers to return.