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Lou Holtz, legendary Notre Dame football coach and outspoken Catholic, dies at 89
The retired coach and sports analyst had entered hospice shortly before his death. Lou Holtz at the SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio broadcast at the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show at Orange County Convention Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. | Credit: Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for SiriusXM By Daniel Payne March …
Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman’s voice needed ‘more than ever’
Bowman’s ability to see the dignity of each individual, and embrace all gifts and cultures, is an essential message for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Sister Thea Bowman. Credit: Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi By Tessa Gervasini March 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET African American Servant of God …
10 things to know about St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants. A new statue of her will be erected in Chicago’s Little Italy. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Credit: Public domain By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET A statue …
Doors at the entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre removed for restoration
The removal of the doors to the Holy Sepulchre for restoration work provides an opportunity to look into the fascinating history of the church that encloses the site of Jesus’ death and resurrection. The entrance with one of the doors already removed from the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre. …
EWTN News explains: Why is Archbishop Fulton Sheen important?
Evangelist and theologian Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s response to modern culture continues to resonate today, according to those who have studied his life. By Kate Quiñones February 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen (1895–1979) was an award-winning radio and television personality who, amid fame and success, kept Christ …
St. Peter’s Basilica unveils new Stations of the Cross
A cycle of paintings by Swiss artist Manuel Dürr has been installed for Lent, marking the basilica’s quadricentennial. By Victoria Cardiel February 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET St. Peter’s Basilica has inaugurated new Stations of the Cross — 14 large oil paintings by Swiss painter Manuel Dürr — for Lent …
‘In the midst of 2 living saints’: Ohio bishop reflects on witness of Ukraine clergy
Bishop Earl Fernandes tells EWTN News English about his experience spending the day with wartime clergy from Ukraine in New York City. By Madalaine Elhabbal February 23, 2026 at 11:32 AM ET NEW YORK — Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, has moderated panels on war and persecution at the New …
Thousands convene in Assisi to pray before bones of St. Francis on first day of historic viewing
Nearly 400,000 people are expected to venerate the saint’s relics while on public display through March 22. By Hannah Brockhaus February 22, 2026 at 12:14 PM ET Hundreds of pilgrims lined up before dawn on Sunday to be among the first to pray before the exposed relics of St. Francis in …
Bishops continue to urge Notre Dame to reverse ‘scandalous’ appointment of pro-abortion professor
More than a dozen U.S. prelates, including the leader of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, have urged the school to change course. By Daniel Payne February 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET U.S. bishops are continuing to criticize the University of Notre Dame over its controversial decision to appoint a …
450 seminarians compete in sixth annual De Sales Basketball Invitational
The Saint Francis de Sales Shoremen won the championship 56-54 in overtime. By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET Seminarians from 18 seminaries across the country gathered Feb. 13–15 for a weekend filled with basketball, competition, and fraternity during the sixth annual De Sales Invitational at the …
