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135 years later, Rerum Novarum inspires Pope Leo XIV and still shapes Catholic social teaching
Posted on 05/15/2026 10:05 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Today, on the 135th anniversary of the release of Rerum Novarum, EWTN News takes a look at the significance of this historic encyclical.
Join EWTN's Novena to the Holy Spirit, the ‘oldest novena in the life of the Church’
Posted on 05/15/2026 06:40 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
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?
Posted on 05/15/2026 06:08 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Capital punishment was "long considered an appropriate response" to serious crimes, but the Church now teaches that it is "inadmissible."
Archbishop Hebda issues pastoral letter reminding families that ‘Only One Thing Is Necessary’
Posted on 05/14/2026 19:52 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
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!”
Reflecting on meeting with Leo, Rubio emphasizes distinction between role of Church and nation state
Posted on 05/14/2026 18:45 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
"There are conflicts and issues in the world that cannot be solved diplomatically, no matter how hard you try," Rubio said.
U.S. Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill as legal fight continues
Posted on 05/14/2026 18:33 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Mail-order abortions will continue in the U.S. after the nation's Supreme Court restored telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone.
Democratic senators press Housing secretary on missing homelessness data
Posted on 05/14/2026 17:25 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Catholic Charities USA said the lack of federal data on the number of homeless people hampers its ability to assess needs and advocate for essential resources.
U.S. State Department renews $100M Cuba aid offer for Church-led distribution
Posted on 05/14/2026 16:27 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said the U.S. aid offer would require the Cuban government to undergo regime change but “the government doesn't seem to be willing to do that yet.”
German Catholic congress approves bondage group's booth
Posted on 05/14/2026 11:57 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Organizers of the Würzburg congress told EWTN News the group's guidelines contain 'no contradiction with the Catechism.'
Pew report details how Americans feel about religion’s influence on government and public life
Posted on 05/14/2026 10:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
According to Pew's research, 65% of Catholics reported they have a positive view of religion, 12% have a negative view, and 22% have a neutral or unclear view.