Outspoken pro-life Christian, cultural icon Chuck Norris dies at 86
Norris, who starred in more than 38 movies and a long-running television show, emphasized the importance of faith in Christ and the power of prayer. Actor Chuck Norris (left) visits the United Service Organizations (USO) Camp Taqaddum in the Al Anbar province of Iraq in November 2006. | Credit: Department …
Trump after Pope Leo XIV’s call for ceasefire in Iran: ‘We’re not looking to do that’
EWTN News White House Correspondent Owen Jensen asked the president about the Holy Father’s calls for dialogue instead of war in the Middle East conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump stops to speak to reporters as he departs the White House on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. | Credit: …
World Down Syndrome Day: What you may not know about the Special Olympics
Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities with nearly 5 million Special Olympics athletes. Special Olympics Southern California San Fernando athlete Derek Valladolid (center) joins teammates and coaches congratulating Armand Sahyoun (No. 23, right) of San Fernando Valley after he scored …
Catholic menswear brand expands as founders aim to shape modern masculinity
Shepherd’s, a Catholic menswear brand, recently expanded by opening its first store in Dallas. A look inside the Shepherd’s store in Dallas. | Credit: Carlos Lima/Shepherd’s By Francesca Pollio Fenton March 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET In a fashion culture saturated with passing trends and corporate logos, a new Catholic …
Easter Basket Guide (Pascha)
A traditional, religious Easter (Pascha) basket is assembled by lining a wicker basket with a white, often embroidered, cloth to hold foods blessed for Easter Sunday. It features paska bread, eggs (pysanky), butter (often lamb-shaped), meats (sausage/ham), cheese, salt, horseradish, and a white candle, covered in cloth. Prepare the Basket …
The Ancient Providers and Protectors of God’s Family
Church Fathers | Father Jacob Lindle “On the day which is called Sunday we have a common assembly … and the memoirs of the Apostles or the writings of the Prophets are read. … Then, when the reader has finished, the president of the assembly verbally admonishes and invites all …
Loving Away Evil in Lent
A Closer Look | Kenneth Craycraft Every year, we are reminded that Lent should not merely be about giving up habits or pleasures but also adding some positive spiritual discipline. We might give up caffeine or alcohol, for example. Or we might add a spiritual or corporal work of mercy, …
Servant Leadership
The Final Word | Laura Jordan Roesch From his humble birth to his public ministry, Jesus exemplified the image of the servant leader. His example urges us to put our own ambitions aside as we follow His path. To truly lead, we must walk not at the head of the …
Collection for the Holy Land: Christians need concrete hope, not just consoling words
Now more than ever, the Christian minority in the Holy Land needs the support it receives through the annual Good Friday collection as ongoing violence in the Middle East has curtailed pilgrimages. An Armenian Orthodox priest in prayer at the edicule in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. | …
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage registration opens; schedule released
The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will bring the faithful together in prayer and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Credit: Photo courtesy of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage By Tessa Gervasini·DC Bureau March 18, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage has opened registration for the 2026 …
