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On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to ‘defend your faith by knowing it better’
Posted on 04/23/2026 04:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Bishop Sigifredo Noriega of Zacatecas, Mexico, said the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who resisted the persecution of the Cristero period is for Catholics to know and defend their faith.
On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to ‘defend your faith by knowing it better’
Posted on 04/23/2026 04:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Bishop Sigifredo Noriega of Zacatecas, Mexico, said the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who resisted the persecution of the Cristero period is for Catholics to know and defend their faith.
Canadian cardinal calls on prime minister to support legislation limiting euthanasia
Posted on 04/23/2026 03:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Toronto Cardinal Frank Leo has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Parliament in the Toronto area, urging them to “choose life and not death” by supporting Bill C-218.
Canadian cardinal calls on prime minister to support legislation limiting euthanasia
Posted on 04/23/2026 03:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Toronto Cardinal Frank Leo has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Parliament in the Toronto area, urging them to “choose life and not death” by supporting Bill C-218.
New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions
Posted on 04/22/2026 14:08 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.
New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions
Posted on 04/22/2026 14:08 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.
Canary Islands bishop on migration: ‘We feel powerless’
Posted on 04/22/2026 13:38 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be addressed by Pope Leo XIV during his June visit.
German cardinal instructs priests to facilitate same-sex couple blessings
Posted on 04/22/2026 12:38 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to introduce the controversial handout “Blessing Gives Strength to Love.”
Southern Poverty Law Center indicted for fraudulently paying informants inside extremist groups
Posted on 04/22/2026 11:29 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled some traditionalist Catholic groups as hate groups over views related to gender, sexuality, and marriage. No Catholic groups were mentioned in the indictment.
Southern Poverty Law Center indicted for fraudulently paying informants inside extremist groups
Posted on 04/22/2026 11:29 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled some traditionalist Catholic groups as hate groups over views related to gender, sexuality, and marriage. No Catholic groups were mentioned in the indictment.