Thousands rally at Canada's National March for Life in Ottawa

Canada's March for Life takes in place in May to mark the month in 1969 when the omnibus bill that decriminalized abortion in Canada was passed. This year's march fell on the anniversary of the vote.

Archbishop Hebda issues pastoral letter reminding families that 'Only One Thing Is Necessary'

Despite the "uphill battle" families face, Hebda encourages them: "Dear families, please take heart. You are not alone. The Church journeys with you, the Church loves you, and the Church needs you!"

Join EWTN's Novena to the Holy Spirit, the 'oldest novena in the life of the Church'

EWTN launches a pray-along novena to the Holy Spirit beginning Friday, May 15 leading up to the Solemnity of Pentecost.

EWTN News explains: Is it ever morally OK to execute a criminal?

Capital punishment was "long considered an appropriate response" to serious crimes, but the Church now teaches that it is "inadmissible."

Poland to register same-sex 'marriages' from EU countries

Legal observers say the Polish government's administrative approach may exceed its authority under Article 18 of the constitution.

Philippine bishops press Senate to begin Duterte impeachment trial

The prelates called on lawmakers to fulfill their constitutional duty after the House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte a second time.

135 years later, Rerum Novarum inspires Pope Leo XIV and still shapes Catholic social teaching

Today, on the 135th anniversary of the release of Rerum Novarum, EWTN News takes a look at the significance of this historic encyclical.

Pope Leo XIV rejects use of death penalty in fight against organized crime, drug trafficking

The pope addressed parliamentarians and representatives from across Europe, Central Asia and North America participating in a conference on illicit drugs hosted by the Italian Parliament.

Pope Leo to Coptic patriarch: Christians must work together in the Middle East

The friendship between the Catholic and Coptic churches began over 50 years ago with the meeting of St. Pope Paul VI and Shenouda III.

Catholic mental health initiatives launch on St. Dymphna's feast day

Tradition holds that after her Christian mother's death, St. Dymphna's pagan father's mental health declined dramatically, leading to her martyrdom.