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Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ amid Catholic calls for peace

President Trump’s first address on the Iran war signaled continued military action, as Catholic leaders called for dialogue and a ceasefire.

Artemis II moon mission ‘a great development,’ Vatican Observatory director says

EWTN News speaks with Jesuit Father Richard A. D’Souza, director of the Vatican Observatory since September 2025.

Supreme Court grills both sides in ‘birthright citizenship’ oral arguments

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order denying citizenship to children of parents without legal immigration status.

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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