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Red Mass marks opening of Supreme Court term in Washington

Washington Cardinal Robert McElroy was the principal celebrant of the Mass, and Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, offered the homily.

Catholics and Public Life Congress extols the faith that unites Spain and the Americas

The Nov. 13–15 conference in Spain seeks to showcase the achievements of the Hispanic civilization that was formed by the Catholic faith and build upon it for the future.

University of Notre Dame’s ethics center gives 2027 pro-life award to Dominican sisters

The religious sisters “serve as a countercultural sign and help to build an authentic civilization of truth and love,” the ethics center said.

‘Those who seek Christ will find him’: Another philosopher at Princeton converts to Catholicism

Noah McKay said the Catholic Church’s evidence in favor of vindicatory miracles helped lead him to the Church.

Inaugural edition of Sheen Awards honors Mother Angelica

EWTN’s foundress was the posthumous recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

What did St. Josemaría see on the day Opus Dei was founded?

On the feast of the Guardian Angels in 1928, the saint received “general enlightenment” about his mission, which later coalesced into a specific form.

Lithuanian bishops announce investigation into crimes against minors since 1990

All crimes against minors to be pursued says Lithuanian bishops, Filipino bishops call for ban on political dynasties, patriarch calls for synods in Syria, and more in this week’s world news roundup.

Belgian bishop renews push to ordain married men to priesthood

Bishop Johan Bonny said he discussed his proposal to ordain married men with Vatican officials. The Holy See has announced no approval or change to the Latin Church’s discipline.

Opus Dei spokesman aims to address misconceptions surrounding apostolate

In his new book, Jack Valero, the spokesman for Opus Dei in the U.K., provides an inside look at the apostolate based on the experiences of members themselves.

European data rules may allow erasure of baptismal records, EU court adviser says

The Diocese of Ghent in Belgium is contesting an individual’s request to be removed from Church records.