Exarch of historic Byzantine abbey near Rome explains richness of Eastern Catholicism

Manuel Nin Güell, newly appointed exarch of an ancient Byzantine monastery near Rome, explains the origins of Byzantine-rite Catholicism and its role in the search for Christian unity.

Season 3 of EWTN hit series 'James the Less' to be released Feb. 14

The first season introduced viewers to James Little, a student fresh out of college desperate for a job.

Cuban bishops postpone Vatican visit amid worsening national crisis

The country's growing economic and social instability prompts request to delay meeting with Pope Leo XIV.

Pope proposes Lenten 'fast' from hurtful words

Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to "disarm" their language by fasting from words that wound — in his message for Lent 2026.

Situation in Nicaragua worsens as dictatorship bans pastoral missions, other religious events

The prohibition of pastoral missions in the Diocese of León and the tightening of restrictions on Catholic religious events in Managua and other cities continues in Nicaragua.

Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro: Bishops present their reflections

In a new apostolic exhortation, "Your Light Will Break Forth Like the Dawn" (Is 58:8), the Venezuelan bishops said they seek to convey "a message of hope" to their fellow citizens.

Puerto Rico's penal code recognizes unborn babies as human beings

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed into law on Feb. 12 a bill amending the penal code to recognize unborn babies as human beings at "any stage of gestation."

Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty

The archbishop called for prayers for both the family of the killer's victims and the killer himself.

Pope's visit brings hope to seaside community challenged by drugs, prostitution

A popular summer destination for tourists, Ostia will be the first of five parishes where the pope, as bishop of Rome, will celebrate Mass on Sundays in February and March.

Catechist, pregnant wife abducted as bandits force inhabitants to flee Nigerian village

The parish priest in the Kaduna Archdiocese in Nigeria has confirmed the kidnapping of the parish catechist, his pregnant wife, and over 30 other people in a bandit attack.