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Iraqi archbishop laments spread of Iranian conflict, communication barrier with Tehran archbishop

Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda of Erbil, Iraq, shared the situation on the ground for the Iraqi Christian community with “EWTN News Nightly” as the prospect of broader regional war looms.

‘This work is about hope:’ University of St. Mary prison education program centers on human dignity

University of St. Mary, a Catholic liberal arts university in Leavenworth, Kansas, offers a prison education program as part of its Catholic mission.

Priest scrutinized for letters written on behalf of 2 notorious Mexican drug traffickers

A Mexican priest is at the center of controversy for sending letters on behalf of two high-profile drug traffickers in U.S. custody.

Archbishop Hicks hosts SiriusXM radio show

The radio show with New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks offers faith-based dialogue, real-world issues, and everyday life through a Catholic lens, the broadcaster said.

As Iran war widens, Eastern Christians face growing uncertainty

Airstrikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, and other major cities have raised serious concerns about the country’s Christian communities as well as those in the wider region.

Bishops announce collections for Catholic charitable groups in March 14-15 Masses

The bishops are collecting funds for six offices and agencies, mostly focused on support for migrants and for those in need abroad.

Pope ‘cannot comment’ on Jimmy Lai’s imprisonment

The pontiff spoke to reporters for the first time since Dec. 23.

Gaza’s Catholic pastor: Border closures make crisis ‘tragic’

Father Gabriel Romanelli says civilians are exhausted as aid access tightens and basic services collapse.

Vatican synod study group warns of online polarization

The group urged new oversight and formation for online evangelization.

Bishop explains how Our Lady of Guadalupe can reach postmodern Silicon Valley

Bishop Óscar Cantú of San Jose, California, explains how the highly secularized society there can receive the message and imagery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a way that is meaningful to them.