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More adults quit Catholic Church than enter it in most countries Pew surveyed
Posted on 04/23/2026 10:01 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Despite losses from religious switching, Catholics still make up the majority of the population in a number of countries Pew Research Center analyzed across the globe.
California man awarded $16 million in Diocese of Oakland clergy abuse suit
Posted on 04/23/2026 08:23 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The suit concerned allegations against former priest Stephen Kiesle, who has faced dozens of lawsuits regarding alleged child abuse.
California man awarded $16 million in Diocese of Oakland clergy abuse suit
Posted on 04/23/2026 08:23 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The suit concerned allegations against former priest Stephen Kiesle, who has faced dozens of lawsuits regarding alleged child abuse.
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.
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.
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.