Hollywood’s ‘Gay Culture’ Reshaping America

Almost 20% of Americans say TV has shifted their opinion in favor of the redefinition of marriage.

Clergy Must Be Shepherds, Not Wolves, Says Pope

Pope Francis asked the Catholic faithful to pray for bishops and priests to be poor, humble and meek in the service of the people.

Pontificate of Pope Francis Consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima

Cardinal Jose Polycarpo celebrated the consecration at the Portuguese shrine dedicated to Our Lady, with thousands of the faithful present.

Victory for the Ground Zero Cross

COMMENTARY

New Film Depicts Dramatic Revival of Omaha Parish

Where Heaven Meets Earth will make its premiere today on EWTN.

Vatican Official Cautions of ‘Subtle’ Religious Freedom Violations

Cardinal Giancarlo Ravasi says the restrictions on religious freedom ‘are not simply legal or political issues but a direct outrage on the human dignity of persons.’

Religious Sisters Celebrate One Year of Blocking Illinois Adult Club

Proprietors of the club have been accused of breaking state law, which requires a 1,000-foot ‘buffer zone’ between places of worship and such businesses.

Author Calls for U.S. ‘Catholic Subculture’ to Regain Identity

Russell Shaw, in his new book, American Church, argues that there are large amounts of “Catholics in name only,” due to the cultural assimilation of Catholics into the mainstream.

U.S. Representative Decries Attacks on Coptic Christians

Egyptian Coptic Christians have faced a significant increase in violence since the country’s 2011 revolution.

Fight Against HHS Mandate Draws Thanks From Bishops

Archbishop William Lori, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, thanks all those who have challenged the HHS mandate in federal courts.

Remembering Margaret Thatcher

Venezuelan Cardinal: Don’t Equate Human Leaders With Christ

Interim President Maduro called Hugo Chavez ‘the redeeming Christ of the poor of America.’

Syrian War Especially Hard on Christians, Priest Notes

In the ten years since the invasion of Iraq, the country’s Christian population has plummeted.

Spiritual Poverty Threatens World Peace, Pope States

Pope Francis emphasized that building real brotherhood requires the contributions of faith.

Catholic Youth Congress Highlights Friendship With Christ

Hundreds of young people took part in the 2013 Convivio Youth Congress.

Architect Says Churches Must Be Beautiful to Reflect Faith

New book is meant to guide pastors, parishioners and architects as they set out to renovate or build new churches.

Peaceful Dialogue Requires Religious Freedom, Archbishop Tells U.N.

Archbishop Tomasi promotes genuine freedom of religion that opens the road to peace and authentic human development through mutual recognition.

Survey Reveals Strong U.S. Connection to Local Churches

Numbers show how Americans prioritize religion.

Cardinal Wuerl Describes Spiritual Experience of Conclave

The archbishop of Washington asks the Church to pray and ask God to send the Holy Spirit on the cardinals during the conclave.

Ask Fr. Barron: What's relationship between faith and reason? And the limits of either?