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Christians in Holy Land fear ‘losing their homes and their livelihoods,’ according to papal agency

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa assured Christians in the Holy Land they “will not be abandoned,” said Michael LaCivita, communications director at Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

Chicago Bears announce donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief.

Nevada Catholic churches open doors amid northern Nevada wildfires

Catholic parishes and Catholic Charities in Nevada are responding with aid amid an ongoing wildfire that has caused mass evacuations in the Reno area.

Catholic conversions surge on college campuses, Hallow data shows

Texas A&M University posted the biggest jump, rising about 69% from 121 to 204 adults entering the Church over the past two academic years.

Bishop Boxie shares faith journey from practicing law to becoming youngest U.S. bishop

Bishop Robert Boxie said he believes his appointment is a way to better minister and evangelize young Catholics and the U.S. Black Catholic community.

‘Ordinary and yet heroic’: Archbishop Coakley reflects on Blessed Stanley Rother

The archbishop of Oklahoma City recently sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother.

Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool

Artist Holly Guertin, a Catholic convert, creates hyper-realistic sculptural art made of lambs’ wool — all with a sacramental worldview.

Advocates warn New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby

McKenna West fled to Texas to give birth to the baby after his parents demanded he be aborted due to a heart condition.

Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues

The case heads back to a lower state court — and potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court.