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Churches still barred from making political endorsements as federal judge dismisses case

The National Religious Broadcasters’ general counsel, Michael Farris, said the organization was surprised by the ruling and plans to appeal to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Judge permits access for clergy at Illinois immigration facility for Holy Week

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman’s order cited November 2025 comments from Pope Leo XIV calling for detained migrants to have access to spiritual care. 

Pope Leo’s personal secretary: ‘He hasn’t changed; he’s still the same’ since his time in Peru

Father Edgard Iván Rimaycuna described the pope’s unchanged personality and what his role as his personal secretary is like.

Michigan ban on ‘conversion therapy’ could be dismissed amid SCOTUS ruling, Catholic Charities suit

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 31 that Colorado could not forbid therapists from helping young clients with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.

What is "the Triduum"?

What is "the Triduum"?  The three days that end our Holy Week ( Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday ) are called "The Triduum."  It opens with Holy Thursday —table fellowship between Christ and his apostles as they...

Bangladesh Christians form human chain demanding Easter public holiday

Christian leaders and Catholic clergy in the Muslim-majority South Asian nation are urging Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to add Easter Sunday to the government holiday calendar.

Cardinal Parolin: May the powerful realize a better world is possible

Speaking on an Italian Franciscan podcast, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin discusses the “worrying” global scenario, but emphasizes that there are still “signs of hope," particularly in the Christian faith and its emphasis on fraternity.

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European soccer body says Red Star fine was for profanity, not Orthodox icon

UEFA told EWTN News its fine on a Serbian soccer club was for offensive language, not a massive Orthodox Christian display — contradicting widespread reports the sanction targeted religious imagery.

How does Pope Leo choose his monthly prayer intentions?

The head of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network offers a look behind the scenes.

Pope Leo on the dignity and mission of the laity: They are the body of Christ

The pope’s reflection at the general audience was inspired by the Second Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium.