10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit

The pontiff will visit one of the world's smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here's what to know about San Marino's deep Catholic roots.

What is heaven? A priest who just turned 100 replies

Father Ricardo Bello Mato offers his reflections on heaven and his many years as a priest.

Slovak bishops preach on Mary at 260th Nitra pilgrimage

Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top.

Indian Catholics released after 104 days in jail under anti-conversion law

The men, held since May on charges of conversion and attempted murder, walked out of jail after the Rajasthan High Court granted bail.

Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to victims of earthquake in Indonesia

The pontiff offered prayers for the Indonesian people in a message on Aug. 17.

Pope Leo XIV: Violence against Palestinians in West Bank must stop

During his Aug. 16 Angelus address at Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff urged a 2-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

'It's always the Holy Spirit': Meet 3 dioceses seeing large numbers of priestly ordinations

Multiple dioceses throughout the U.S. are bucking national trends and seeing large numbers of men discern into the priesthood.

Christians across the Middle East and North Africa celebrate the Assumption despite challenges

Across the region, communities gathered in churches, streets, and homes, blending their shared devotion to the Virgin Mary with local traditions passed down through generations.

EWTN News explains: How is Catholic Communion bread made?

The rules governing the production of bread for Communion hosts date back to the Last Supper and the custom of unleavened bread.

Nigerian court bars Islamic police from arresting Christian convert over faith, marriage refusal

The federal high court described the actions taken against the woman as a "flagrant violation" of her fundamental rights to human dignity and freedom of religion.