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800th anniversary of Toledo cathedral's chapels: Where Spanish history, faith, and art converge

The Cathedral of Toledo, Spain, is home to eight chapels whose designs and purposes reflect centuries of Spanish history, encompassing both its royal dynasties and Church hierarchy.

Padre Pio statue appears to weep blood in Italian parish

A statue of Padre Pio in Italy has allegedly shed a tear of blood. The parish priest believes the phenomenon to be real, but the Church must investigate and verify.

Bishop Baldacchino to climb Mount Cristo Rey as the government moves to seize diocesan land

The federal government is seeking to seize land from the Las Cruces Diocese for 1.5 miles of border wall, a move the diocese says would desecrate a sacred site and impede religious practice.

African bishops lead ‘Peace University’ effort to train future leaders in terror-plagued region

Two bishops from Burkina Faso spoke about efforts to gain international support for the university, which they said they hope can be part of the solution to the terrorism and violence.

Florida bishops urge DeSantis to stay execution of 74-year-old convicted of murdering wife

Dusty Ray Spencer's crime "merits a severe punishment," but the state should "exercise mercy," the state bishops' conference said.

Full list of EWTN winners at the 2026 Gabriel Awards and Catholic Media Awards

EWTN was recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 Gabriel Awards and Catholic Media Awards, a testament to the quality of its apostolate in Catholic media and storytelling.

At U.N. event, international coalition calls for global moratorium on surrogacy

A coalition of states and the Holy See launched a declaration in Geneva seeking a worldwide moratorium on surrogacy as a first step toward abolishing the practice.

Four years after Dobbs, pro-life leaders warn of abortion pill challenge

The Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ended federal constitutional protection for abortion.

Supreme Court: Inmate cannot sue prison guards for religious rights violation

Regardless of whether his rights were violated, the Supreme Court found that the law does not allow him to sue the prison guards in their personal capacities.

U.S. House passes housing bill with backing from Catholic Charities USA

Catholic Charities USA President Kerry Alys Robinson said the bill "has the potential to improve the lives of so many of our fellow citizens."