‘A Truly Universal Church’: Americans Share Unexpected Moments From Pope Francis’ Funeral
Families, seminarians and state Catholic conference executive joined the crowds converging on St. Peter’s Square to honor the Pope.
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Joy Forged in Fire: This Catholic Activist’s Resolve Defied His Torturers — and Put Him On a Path to the Priesthood
Father Joseph Thong Nguyen’s joyful personality belies a steely determination that was tested when he was arrested and beaten in Communist Vietnam.
State Department to Retain Religious Freedom Office Under Overhaul Plan
Marco Rubio’s plan preserves the Office of International Religious Freedom, placing it under a new umbrella while affirming the administration’s ongoing commitment to global religious rights.
Carlo Acutis Rome Pilgrimage Turns Into Unexpected Farewell for Pope Francis
Devotees of first millennial saint are awestruck and grateful to find themselves on a very different sort of pilgrimage as they head for the Eternal City to join the Church in mourning the death of a beloved pope.
Archbishop Pérez Recalls Personal Encounter With Pope Francis, an ‘Amazing Man of Faith’
The Philadelphia shepherd told EWTN News that he was always struck by the late Pope’s humility.
Rubio: Draft Order to Axe State Department Religious-Freedom Office Is ‘Fake’
According to the State Department communications office, the document in question was a fabrication, not an actual draft executive order.
What Does a Trade War With China Mean for Jimmy Lai?
As Washington and Beijing clash over tariffs and influence, advocates worry that political prisoners like the Catholic media mogul could become pawns — or be forgotten entirely.
Lawyer’s Heart Surgery Leads Him on ‘Different Path’ to Serve Persecuted Christians
The photographs of Stephen Rasche in a new exhibit highlight the horrors suffered in Iraq and Nigeria.
McCarrick Dies at 94; Sex Abuse Survivors Say Justice Was Never Served
Church leaders offer prayers for victims while advocates say systemic failures in addressing clergy sex abuse remain unaddressed.
JD Vance Speaks at Rod Dreher’s ‘Live Not by Lies’ Screening in DC
In his remarks, Vance returned to the theme he raised in his February speech at the Munich Security Conference, in which he criticized European Union leaders for undermining free speech and democracy.
