Exclusive: Gaza priest injured in Israeli bombing discusses impact on parish community

By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 24, 2025 / 18:13 pm “Thanks be to God more people weren’t harmed,” said Father Gabriel Romanelli in an exclusive interview with EWTN on July 24 in the wake of the July 17 bombing of his parish, Holy Family Church in Gaza, which left …
White House releases U.S. plan for AI as Catholics say it must uphold human dignity

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 24, 2025 / 17:53 pm This week the White House released its plan for artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, which aims “to achieve global dominance in AI” and promote “human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security for the American people.” The plan comes as …
Philadelphia archbishop in pastoral letter tells immigrants: ‘You are not alone’

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 24, 2025 / 14:05 pm Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia has expressed “sorrow” for and “prayerful solidarity” with the immigrant community as arrests continue to take place across the United States. “You are not alone,” Perez wrote to U.S. immigrants in a July 23 pastoral …
Obituary: Sister Ellen Doyle O.S.U.

Ellen Marie Doyle, OSU, age 76, of Milford, OH, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Mt. Notre Dame Health Center. Ellen was born in Warroad, MN, the first born of the late Mary Catherine Hale and Charles Wesley Doyle. She entered the Ursulines of Brown County in 1967 …
Archbishop Casey on the Mound

Join us as Archbishop Robert G. Casey of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati throws out the first pitch at an upcoming Cincinnati Reds home game. Media are invited to capture footage of Archbishop Casey’s ceremonial first pitch on Saturday, August 30 at Great American Ballpark. The pitch will be around 6:25 p.m., prior …
Inside the cave in France where many believe Mary Magdalene spent her final years

By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 22, 2025 / 16:17 pm Tucked away in a rocky mountain in southeast France is a cave formed by natural erosion called La Sainte-Baume. It is one of the oldest Christian pilgrimage sites in the world as it is the place where Mary Magdalene …
HHS investigation exposes ‘horrifying’ ethical failures in organ transplant system

By Amira Abuzeid CNA Staff, Jul 23, 2025 / 18:17 pm The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a sweeping reform initiative of the nation’s organ transplant system after a four-year investigation by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) uncovered systemic ethical and safety violations. The …
Pope condemns arms trade as he returns to Vatican

Before leaving Castel Gandolfo this evening, Pope Leo XIV stopped to talk to some journalists, and answered some questions on international current affairs. By Vatican News “We must encourage everyone to leave weapons behind, and to leave behind the money-making that is behind every war.’ Those were the Pope’s words …
Community Gathers to Honor First Responders After Church Fire

Christ our Light Family of Parishes cordially invites members of the media to attend “Firemen & First Responders Thank You”, a special event taking place on Sunday, July 27, at St. John the Baptist Church, located at 8533 State Route 119, Maria Stein, Ohio. This gathering will include a prayer …
STRIKE OUT HUNGER: EXTRA INNINGS AT OAKLEY KROGER ON JULY 26

Thanks to everyone who stepped up to help us Strike Out Hunger at Great American Ballpark! Your generosity is already making a difference for families facing summer hunger. But it’s not over yet…we are heading into extra innings to Strike Out Hunger! Join St. Vincent de Paul Cincinnati at Oakley Kroger (4613 Marburg …