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Where is the body of St. Matthew? A visit to his tomb

The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history.

Catholic Church in U.S. to focus National Migration Week on migrant children

Following Pope Leo’s lead and building on the legacy of St. Frances Cabrini, who opened orphanages among the migrant population, U.S. bishops are drawing attention to the needs of migrant children.

Catholics worldwide invited to join Global Rosary for Peace

The Global Rosary for Peace will take place Oct. 22, the feast of St. John Paul II.

EWTN News explains: What does a diocese do when a priest is accused of misconduct?

A diocesan bishop will usually undertake a lengthy investigation and administrative process when responding to misconduct or abuse allegations.

Archbishop Lori tells women religious: ‘The Church looks to you with hope’

The Baltimore archbishop gave the keynote address to the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious meeting in Missouri.

Ahead of Yom Kippur, U.S. bishops highlight ‘deep spiritual bonds’ between Catholics, Jews

The holy day for Jews involves fasting and atonement and is held in late September or early October.

Christian leaders unite against chemical abortion

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

UK bill proposes to lift historic restrictions on Catholic and Jewish prime ministers

A U.K. bill may soon change historic law, an inquiry into the death of a Catholic father in Ireland concludes, Asian digital missionaries urged to be responsible, and more in this world news roundup.

600,000 sign up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as organizers expand route

The French bishops' conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leo's Sept. 25–28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route.

800 years after St. Francis’ death, new digital project preserves his basilica for years to come

Preserving Assisi is dedicated to safeguarding the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, using 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours.