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Society of St. Pius X to consecrate bishops without Rome’s approval, courting excommunication

The plan threatens to harden a decades-old split between the traditionalist group and the Vatican.

In face of violence and migration, Church in Mexico aims to be more united and synodal in 2026

The Church in Mexico said its aim for 2026 is to “walk together as a more united, more synodal Church, closer to the people,” especially in the face of the violence, poverty, and forced migration.

‘Bernadette, The Musical’ brings inspiring story of Marian visionary to the U.S.

The musical tells the true story of the beloved French 14-year-old girl who had 18 visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes.

Hundreds of thousands register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi

This will be the first public display of the beloved saint’s bodily remains.

Pope voices ‘great concern’ over rising Cuba-U.S. tensions

The pontiff echoed Cuban bishops’ call for “sincere and effective” talks after Washington announced new measures tightening economic pressure on the island.

Christian communities in Iraq fear resurgence of ISIS-linked violence

Iraq’s Christians are on edge as regional instability raises security concerns.

Eastern European leaders tackle demographic collapse after pope’s family warning

Eastern European leaders and Catholic bishops warn that the continent’s collapsing birth rates reflect a cultural crisis that financial incentives alone cannot solve.

Bill to inform pregnant college students about their rights and resources stalls in Senate

In this week's roundup of abortion-related news, a pregnant students’ rights act stalls in the Senate while the Texas attorney general is suing a mail-order abortion provider.

ICE enforcement debate is a matter U.S. Church ‘simply can’t avoid,’ Archbishop Coakley says

The faithful should “ask God’s grace and God”s presence as we address very difficult and challenging situations on the ground,” Archbishop Paul Coakley said regarding immigration issues.

Papal nuncio turns 80, describes Vatican-U.S. bishops’ relationship as ‘normal,’ not in conflict

Ahead of his 80th birthday, Cardinal Christophe Pierre sat down with “EWTN News In-Depth” anchor Catherine Hadro to discuss his tenure as the Vatican’s representative to the U.S.