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China pressures underground Catholics to join state church, rights group says
Posted on 04/16/2026 14:25 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
“A decade into Xi Jinping’s Sinicization campaign and nearly eight years since the 2018 Holy See-China agreement, Catholics in China face escalating repression” researcher Yalkun Uluyol said.
Bishop reminds Venezuelan people: ‘Christ’s resurrection is a source of solace and strength’
Posted on 04/16/2026 13:55 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Caracas Auxiliary Bishop-elect José Gómez reminded Venezuelans that they “possess the capacity, through the grace of God and with the solidarity of their brothers and sisters, to overcome” suffering.
Bishop reminds Venezuelan people: ‘Christ’s resurrection is a source of solace and strength’
Posted on 04/16/2026 13:55 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Caracas Auxiliary Bishop-elect José Gómez reminded Venezuelans that they “possess the capacity, through the grace of God and with the solidarity of their brothers and sisters, to overcome” suffering.
Young U.S. men overtake women in saying religion is ‘very important’
Posted on 04/16/2026 13:25 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Numbers of U.S. young men and women who frequently attend religious services have increased, Gallup data shows.
Young U.S. men overtake women in saying religion is ‘very important’
Posted on 04/16/2026 13:25 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Numbers of U.S. young men and women who frequently attend religious services have increased, Gallup data shows.
Donald Trump on tensions with Pope Leo XIV: ‘I have nothing against the pope’
Posted on 04/16/2026 12:55 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The president downplayed his public criticism of Leo while falsely claiming that the Holy Father said Iran “can have a nuclear weapon.”
Donald Trump on tensions with Pope Leo XIV: ‘I have nothing against the pope’
Posted on 04/16/2026 12:55 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The president downplayed his public criticism of Leo while falsely claiming that the Holy Father said Iran “can have a nuclear weapon.”
Punk legend Patti Smith, Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao to represent Vatican at Venice Biennale
Posted on 04/16/2026 09:38 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The exhibition by the Dicastery for Culture and Education features the work of contemporary artists in various fields, inspired by the life and spiritual legacy of St. Hildegard of Bingen.
Police reveal bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother
Posted on 04/16/2026 09:08 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The bomb threat was determined to be “unsubstantiated,” according to law enforcement.
Police reveal bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother
Posted on 04/16/2026 09:08 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The bomb threat was determined to be “unsubstantiated,” according to law enforcement.