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U.S. bishops mark 100th anniversary of Black History Month
February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month being commemorated in the U.S. By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM ET February 2026 marks 100 years of commemorating Black History Month in the United States and Catholic bishops are marking the milestone. Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman …
300 Catholic leaders including 15 bishops ask Senate to reject ICE funding if no reforms
The 300 Catholic leaders are asking that Congress approve protections for migrants in any funding bill to prioritize family unity and alternatives to detention. By Tyler Arnold January 30, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET About 300 Catholic leaders, including 15 bishops, sent a letter to the Senate this week asking lawmakers to reject …
Famed Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz enters hospice, per reports
The legendary coach led the Fighting Irish to a perfect season and a national championship win in the late 1980s. By EWTN News Staff January 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET Lou Holtz, the storied football coach known for leading the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a 12-0 perfect season including …
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) …
