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 …
Go to Joseph
In 1955, Venerable Pope Pius XII established the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. On a day that is celebrated internationally as May Day, with a focus on the rights of workers, Pius XII sought to unite work with prayer. The Holy Father hoped that we would place ourselves under …
Leaning on God in the Work Before Us
The month of March is traditionally the month of St. Joseph, and that is a key reason we landed on the theme “Work & Prayer.” As Catholics, we recognize that we have a lot to do to build up the Kingdom of God on earth, and St. Joseph is a …
Taybeh: West Bank Christian town under renewed settler incursion
Israeli settlers escalate their incursions into Taybeh, the West Bank’s last fully Christian town, raising concerns over further land appropriation. The parish priest, Father Bashar Fawadleh, appeals for international intervention, as residents face mounting restrictions and call for peace, justice, and protection. By Alexandra Sirgant and Linda Bordoni Amid the …
We’re Hiring! Videographer for The Archdiocese of Cincinnati
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Videographer. The Videographer is a creative storyteller and visual strategist responsible for producing a significant ongoing stream of engaging and inspiring short-form videos that bring to life the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Catholic faith. This content will be created for …
Iranian missile fragments fall near Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The government of Israel condemned the Iranian regime for “firing missiles at the holy sites of Jerusalem, endangering Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.” Fragments of an Iranian missile on a rooftop adjacent to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on March 16, 2026. | Credit: Government of Israel, …
St. Cyril of Jerusalem: A beacon of courage in the face of misunderstanding and opposition
On March 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful. St. Cyril of Jerusalem. | Credit: AnonymousUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By EWTN News Staff March 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET On …
Bishop Mark Seitz issues first pastoral letter on mass detention, deportations
The bishop of El Paso, Texas, called on immigration enforcement officers to follow the Gospel rather than “immoral order.” Bishop Mark Seitz, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ migration committee, speaks during a press conference on Nov. 11, 2025, at the USCCB’s fall plenary assembly in …
Beyond oil and conflict, Iran’s Kharg Island holds a lost Christian past
Will Kharg’s Christian heritage survive the present conflict, or will it become yet another casualty of international strife? Aerial view of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, Iran. | Credit: Aerial Viewer/Shutterstock By Souhail Lawand March 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM ET While Iran’s Kharg Island has drawn global attention due to its …
