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Amid unrest over immigration enforcement, USCCB president calls for ‘Holy Hour for peace’
“Let us pray for reconciliation where there is division, for justice where there are violations of fundamental rights, and for consolation for all who feel overwhelmed by fear or loss,” Coakley said. By Daniel Payne January 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM ET Archbishop Paul Coakley, the president of the U.S. Conference …
Priest who worked with Alex Pretti says he was known for ‘kindness’
A Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota, said he was known for his “kindness” and “gentleness.” By Tessa Gervasini January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET A Roman Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed …
Archbishop Gómez praises immigration bill to create legal protections
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gómez praised legislation that would provide protections for people lacking legal immigration status, saying it “should be the beginning of a conversation.” By Tyler Arnold January 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM ET Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gómez praised immigration legislation that would provide protections for …
Another millennial saint? The story of Joe Wilson, the young Scot who inspired a generation
The cause for canonization has been opened for Joe Wilson, a millennial Scot who died at the age of 17 and whose life has inspired an entire generation. By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET “I will always be close to God, because he is the most important …
Archbishop Hebda urges prayer after another fatal shooting by federal agents in Minnesota
The archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Bernard Hebda, said “we must rid our hearts of the hatreds and prejudices that prevent us from seeing each other as brothers and sisters.” By EWTN News Staff January 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis asked …
2 new miracles reported through intercession of St. Charbel in 2026
Two new miracles have been attributed to St. Charbel already in 2026 — one in the United States and one in Lebanon. By Romy Haber January 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET Two new miracles attributed to St. Charbel Makhlouf have been reported since the beginning of 2026 — one in the United …
Fact check: Are there more Gen Z Catholics than Protestants?
Researchers’ findings reveal conflicting data. By Tessa Gervasini January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET Multiple news reports have said the number of Generation Z Catholics is surging in the United States. ZENIT, an international Catholic news service, and Magisterium AI, a Catholic artificial intelligence agency, cited data from the 2023 Cooperative Election Study (CES) …
Greenland’s only Catholic priest: ‘We’re not just minerals or a military position’
The friar who ministers to 800 Catholics on the world’s largest island watches international negotiations with unease. By Victoria Cardiel January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET In Greenland, the world’s largest island, glaciers spill toward the sea from a vast ice cap — and in the middle of that extreme …
March for Life 2026: ‘Life Is a Gift’
This week tens of thousands of people will gather in Washington, D.C., to attend the annual March for Life, hear from pro-life leaders, and join together in prayer and community. By Tessa Gervasini January 20, 2026 at 1:37 PM ET Thousands will gather for the 53rd National March for Life in the nation’s …
Broglio: U.S. threat of military action in Greenland ‘tarnishes’ U.S. image around the world
Soldiers “put in a situation where they’re being ordered to do something that is morally questionable” are within their rights of conscience to disobey such a directive, the military archbishop said. By Daniel Payne January 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio says the United States’ threat to …
