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The American Life League has found that Planned Parenthood has received nearly half a billion dollars from pro-life states.

Planned Parenthood makes nearly $500 million in pro-life states, including tax funds

Aug 18, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Planned Parenthood affiliates based in pro-life states make close to a half-billion dollars in annual revenue from various sources, according... Read more

Father Jason Wallace (top center) with Archdiocese of Denver seminarians.

Hundreds nominated for priesthood in Denver ‘Called by Name’ campaign

Aug 18, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The Called By Name campaign, which launched in May in the Archdiocese of Denver, has resulted in 900 names of... Read more

Mary Ann Wilson conducts a children’s choir during Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Chant Camp aims to help children appreciate beauty and tradition of the Mass

Aug 17, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Canticle Chant Camp was held at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from July 28 to Aug.... Read more

Police with automatic weapons guard outside the West Kowloon court after Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai arrived for his national security trial in Hong Kong on Aug. 15, 2025.

Trump vows to do ‘everything’ to ‘save’ Jimmy Lai ahead of trial verdict

Aug 16, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Trump promised to “see what we can do” to help the longtime human rights advocate jailed by Chinese authorities for... Read more

Moral theologian Charles Camosy, a bioethics professor at The Catholic University of America and an acclaimed author, speaks to anchor Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News In Depth” on Aug. 15, 2025.

Catholic bioethics expert on AI: ‘It’s not too late to put the genie back in the bottle’

Aug 16, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

“We’re undergoing [a] technological change that is going to totally transform the culture,” moral theologian Charles Camosy said. “How do... Read more

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

Aug 15, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

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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Costco won’t sell abortion pill at pharmacy locations

Aug 15, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

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

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Pennsylvania priest placed on administrative leave after confessing cheating

Aug 15, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

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

Economics paper suggests Mass decline tied to Vatican II implementation

Aug 15, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

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

Clergy accompany migrants at a courthouse in San Diego.

San Diego Diocese offers prayerful accompaniment at immigration hearings

Aug 15, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

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

The encounter in Indianapolis will feature opening remarks by Pope Leo XIV, youth representatives, and a live Q&A.

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

Aug 15, 2025

By CNA Staff

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

Palestine and Israel border.

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

Aug 15, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

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

Assumption of the Virgin Mary, fresco painting in San Petronio Basilica in Bologna, Italy.

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

Aug 15, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

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

The mosaics decorating the interior dome of St. Peter’s Basilica depict the Blessed Virgin Mary next to Christ the Redeemer and the Apostles.

EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ tackles Protestant questions about Our Lady

Aug 14, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

EWTN’s “Crushed by the Woman,” set to air Aug. 15 — the solemnity of the Assumption — aims to answer... Read more

From left to right: Daniel Marker, Susan Young, Bishop Chad W. Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Judy Haag, and Valerie Washington.

Longtime anti-euthanasia activists awarded USCCB’s ‘People of Life’ award posthumously

Aug 14, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Longtime anti-euthanasia activists Rita and Mike Marker were honored Aug. 11 at the 2025 “People of Life” awards by the... Read more

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Virginia governor investigates reports of public schools arranging abortions for minors

Aug 14, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating reports that a public school facilitated and funded abortions for minors without informing the... Read more

The Cathedral of St. Paul in Birmingham, Alabama.

Alabama vicar general on leave after allegations of relationship with minor

Aug 14, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A high-ranking priest in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama is on leave amid allegations that he began a relationship... Read more

A parish bookkeeper in Lincroft, New Jersey, is alleged to have stolen more than $1.5 million in a lawsuit filed by the Church of St. Leo the Great.

New Jersey church says bookkeeper stole $1.5 million, spent it on cigars, sports, vehicles

Aug 14, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A New Jersey church is alleging in a lawsuit that its bookkeeper stole more than a million dollars over several... Read more

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Study: 9 in 10 cradle Catholics leaving the Church; experts urge stronger faith community

Aug 14, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

A recent study has found an increase in the number of Americans Catholics leaving the Church. To combat the issue,... Read more

Religious sisters show their support for the Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court, where oral arguments were heard on March 23, 2016, in the Zubik v. Burwell case against the HHS mandate.

Federal court rules against Little Sisters of the Poor in latest contraception lawsuit

Aug 13, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A federal court has ruled against the Little Sisters of the Poor in their long-running legal dispute over government contraception... Read more