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Vatican MediaPope Francis gives a blessing with the monstrance from the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, during a televised holy hour with Eucharistic adoration and an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing in response to the coronavirus pandemic, March 27, 2020. COMMENTARY: Although he has not celebrated Mass publicly since 2022, the Holy Father has made … Read morePope Francis’ Distinctive Eucharistic Piety

Rudolf von Ems, “God’s Covenant with Abraham,” ca. 1400-1410, Getty Museum, Los Angeles Through sacrifice and unwavering faith, Abraham’s covenant with God prefigures the greater fulfillment in Christ, as depicted in sacred art through the ages. Read More

ShutterstockKansas State Capitol For their part, the Catholic bishops of the state are urging the faithful to counter the planned event through prayer and good works and by contacting their lawmakers to ask them to shut the event down. Benedictine College students and staff will be offering prayers for the conversion of those involved in … Read moreKansas Governor Says ‘Black Mass’ Must Take Place Outside State Capitol Building

Bioethicists have noted that the use of aborted fetuses is not only unethical — it is often unnecessary, as there are viable ethical alternatives out there. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said he is aware that many pro-life advocates are concerned that abortion-derived cell lines are being used in developing vaccines. Read More

DAVE CHANCanadian Liberal Leader and Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney speaks after being elected as the new Liberal Party leader, in Ottawa, on March 9, 2025. Banker-turned-politician’s rise to Canada’s highest elected office arrives at a pivotal moment for America’s northern neighbor’s economy and its relationship with the U.S. Read More

sergign/shutterstockA gavel rests on a judge’s desk. Several Catholic NGOs that lost access to funds subsequently laid off thousands of workers. Read More

Sebastian Lai speaks to ‘EWTN News Nightly’ Anchor Tracy Sabol about his father’s imprisonment on March 11, 2025. Son Sebastian Lai says his father, who has spent more than 1,500 days in solitary confinement, has been denied the Eucharist. Read More