Archive for August 15, 2025

Assumption of the Virgin Mary, fresco painting in San Petronio Basilica in Bologna, Italy.?w=200&h=150

By Tessa Gervasini

Remembering Mother Angelica’s reflections on the Assumption of Mary: ‘It just makes sense’

EWTN marks 44 years on the Assumption, a solemnity that commemorates the end of the Virgin Mary’s earthly life and... Read more

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By Madalaine Elhabbal

Israel denies entry to Italian priest over criticism of war in Gaza 

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

The encounter in Indianapolis will feature opening remarks by Pope Leo XIV, youth representatives, and a live Q&A.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

EWTN to carry Pope Leo XIV’s first-ever digital visit with America’s Catholic youth

The historic encounter will connect the Holy Father live from the Vatican with thousands of young people gathered in Lucas... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to say ‘yes’ to God

Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish. Read more

Clergy accompany migrants at a courthouse in San Diego.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

San Diego Diocese offers prayerful accompaniment at immigration hearings

A new initiative launched by the Catholic Diocese of San Diego and interfaith partners offers prayerful accompaniment for migrants and... Read more

General view of the Council Fathers in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 8, 1962, at the Vatican, at the end of the first session of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Economics paper suggests Mass decline tied to Vatican II implementation

According to the researchers, attendance rates declined significantly faster in historically Catholic countries than in Protestant ones in the years... Read more

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By Amira Abuzeid

Pennsylvania priest placed on administrative leave after confessing cheating

Father Ross Miceli allegedly “admitted to publicly falsifying the results of the grand prize winner” of a raffle for either... Read more

Rosario Murillo is “co-president” of Nicaragua.?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Nicaraguan dictatorship confiscates Catholic school: ‘An outrage against religious freedom’

The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and his wife and “co-president” Rosario Murillo in Nicaragua on Aug. 12 confiscated one of... Read more

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By Kate Quiñones

Costco won’t sell abortion pill at pharmacy locations

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

Thousands fill St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Youth welcome Mass on July 29, 2025, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Amira Abuzeid

Society of St. Pius X pilgrimage added to Vatican’s jubilee year calendar amid tensions

The Society of St. Pius X will hold a solemn high Mass and a procession to the Basilica of St.... Read more

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By Tessa Gervasini

Study: Catholic law grads outpace secular peers in practice, purpose, and civic life

The study, commissioned by the St. Mary’s University School of Law, found that 2025 graduates of Catholic law schools are... Read more

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Villanova University Mass interrupted by ‘active shooter’ hoax

The Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington D.C.

ICE arrests take toll on DC churches

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Saleh with Islamic chanter Al-Mu’tasim Billah Al-Assali inside St. Ananias Orthodix Church in Damascus, Syria. Billah Al-Assali performed an Islamic hymn with lyrics that directly contradict Christian beliefs.

Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in Orthodox church

Bernhard Scholz is president of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples, also known as the Rimini meeting, which offers an extensive program of activities (political, economic, cultural, etc.) that brings thousands of people from various religions and walks of life each year during the last week of August to the town of Rimini on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

Pope Leo XIV calls for a ‘great cultural conversion’ in his greeting to Rimini meeting

James Dobson during an event marking the National Day of Prayer in the East Room of the White House on May 1, 2008, in Washington, D.C.

James Dobson, promoter of family values in the public square, dies at 89

Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, speaks with “EWTN News Nightly” on March 4, 2025.

Bishop Barron warns about fake AI videos impersonating him

Flowers stand before Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025

Knock Shrine in Ireland draws pilgrims with confessions, healings, and message of hope

Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV calls for fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22

The Ten Commandments outside the Texas Capitol.

Federal judge blocks Texas from displaying Ten Commandments in public schools

View of the Greek island of Syros.

Greek prosecutors charge Catholic clerics, civilians in 3 million euro embezzlement case

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