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Boys Town founder Father Flanagan moves one step closer to sainthood

The Irish-born priest is revered for his revolutionary approach to caring for impoverished boys at the group home he founded in Omaha, Nebraska.

‘Thirst of their souls’ is awakening a new generation of catechumens in France, priest says

Young people in France are tired of the “superficiality” of the world and are looking for serious answers, which they are finding in the Catholic Church, according to Father Gian Strapazzon.

Pope decries war’s toll

Pope Leo XIV says suffering of innocent victims “hurts all of humanity” as he calls for end to hostilities and renewed paths to peace.

Ireland sees modest revival in faith, especially among youth and young adults

A new report examining surveys and research on the practice of the Catholic faith in Ireland shows an uptick in religious practice and spirituality among younger people.

Angola parish prepares to host historic meeting of pope and Church leaders

Our Lady of Fatima Parish in the Archdiocese of Luanda is preparing to host Pope Leo XIV’s meeting with bishops, priests, women and men religious, and catechists during his April 18–21 visit.

Faith-based summer camp restores hope for kids of fallen heroes

LifeCampUSA is a summer program for middle-schoolers who have lost fathers in military service, law enforcement, or as first responders.

Judge says religious ministers must have access to detainees at Minnesota ICE facility

A Jesuit priest had joined other Christian objectors in suing the federal government over being barred from the holding compound.

106-year-old nun continues serving in the cloister and sharing the Gospel on YouTube

Sister Anna Maria shares about her late-in-life vocation, some wisdom on living a long life, and how her advanced age has not stopped the elderly nun from keeping active.

Israeli settlers step up aggressions against Christians in West Bank, Jerusalem bishop says

“The aggressions against Christians in the West Bank are multiplying,” Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem told “EWTN News Nightly.”

New Colorado program trains deacons, priests to walk together ‘in darkness’

When people are in crisis, they reach out to their priests and deacons. But who shepherds the shepherds? The answer, for Deacon Ernie Martinez, starts with brother priests and deacons.