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America’s first martyrs for marriage: The Georgia Martyrs declared ‘blessed’

In a milestone for the Catholic Church in America, the Georgia Martyrs are the first American martyrs for marriage and the first to be beatified in the South.

New York archbishop joins religious sisters in suing state over assisted suicide law

Archbishop Ronald Hicks joined a suit brought by several orders of religious sisters against the state’s recently instituted suicide regime.

Cardinal Simoni says faith sustained him through death sentence for Mass honoring President Kennedy

The 98-year-old Albanian cardinal called for prayers for world leaders after experiencing severe religious persecution.

U.S. bishops celebrate pro-life pregnancy centers for Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November

For centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to eight days.

New EWTN docuseries offers inside look at the Catholic Church’s rite of exorcism

“In Jesus’ Name,” a three-part documentary series, seeks to demystify the rite of exorcism and provide an accurate view of how they are conducted and how people have found deliverance.

EWTN to end shortwave radio operations after 34 years

The global Catholic network has operated a shortwave station since the early 1990s, but high costs and the changing media landscape led to its closure.

EWTN News announces expanded U.S. midterm elections coverage

Coverage of next week’s U.S. midterm elections by the global Catholic network will be available on multiple platforms.

Pro-life advocates say they have enough signatures to suspend Massachusetts abortion law

The law will also be put to a vote in the 2028 elections, pending confirmation from the state.

Muslim U.S. Senate candidate grilled again for comparing canon law with sharia law

A Michigan U.S. Senate candidate’s remarks have prompted examination of the substantial differences between Catholic and Islamic jurisprudence.