A poll shows Catholics disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as president, overall, including on how he has handled the conflict with Iran.   U.S. President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun as he speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the …

During Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Vigil for Peace in the world, the Pope appeals to leaders of nations to stop and sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, “not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided!” He also insists that the Church will always …

Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asks “all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war,” calls for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions, and notes that attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “Search …

The President of the USCCB appeals to U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid going through with his threat to “destroy the whole Iranian civilisation “ on Tuesday night if Tehran does not comply with an ultimatum to agree on the re-opening of a strategic waterway between the Persian Gulf and …

The archbishop for the Military Services, USA said it was “hard” to see how the ongoing war with Iran could be justified.   Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. | Credit: “EWTN News In Depth”/Screenshot By Daniel Payne April 4, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET …

The Holy Father carried the cross at the Roman amphitheater on Good Friday, the first time a pope has done so in several years. Pope Leo XIV carries the cross during the Via Crucis at the Colosseum in Rome, Friday, April 3, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News By Veronica Giacometti …

The Holy Shroud of Turin passed through the Middle East, reveals new DNA research in the scientific article authored by Dr. Gianni Barcaccia, Professor of Genetics and Genomics at the University of Padua, along with other researchers. The scientists confirm the presence of a genome predominantly from the Middle East …

On the occasion of the launch of the NASA Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, the Caritas in Veritate Foundation has released a video featuring reflections and perspectives on space exploration and the principles that should govern humanity’s relationship with it. Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, in an interview with Vatican …

The logjam of vessels unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz has created a challenging situation for the Apostleship of the Sea, which provides pastoral care for sailors.   Commercial vessels are pictured off shore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. | Credit: AFP via Getty Images By Victoria Cardiel …

At a prayer vigil for peace in Rome at the beginning of Holy Week, Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, Archbishop of Teheran, appeals for peace for all war-torn regions, with a special plea for the Middle East and the Holy Land. By Valerio Palombaro The urgent call for peace in a …