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‘I would do everything to become a priest,’ Iceland’s Capuchin bishop says

Bishop David Tencer of Reykjavik, Iceland, a Slovak Capuchin, reflects on four decades of priesthood, the Franciscan charism, and a rising Catholic community drawn from 172 countries.

Vatican releases itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic journey to Africa

The 11-day visit combines pastoral encounters with Catholic communities, meetings with political leaders and civil society, and symbolic gestures of interreligious dialogue and reconciliation.

Millionaire businessman plans to preserve churches in the UK

Disturbed by the widespread demolition and repurposing of churches across the U.K., Samuel Leeds has launched a personal mission to purchase and restore these historic buildings.

Only surgeon for 2 million, American doctor perseveres in war-torn Sudan

Amid violence and aid shortages, Dr. Tom Catena operates the only hospital in the remote region of the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, home to what he calls “one of the worst humanitarian crises.”

Ave Maria University to send first student group to new Ireland campus at former abbey

Students at Ave Maria’s new Ireland campus will buck standard Catholic university study abroad standards, opting instead to live a Cistercian lifestyle at a centuries-old abandoned monastery.

Psychiatrist Paul McHugh speaks about decades-long career, opposition to sex-reassignment surgeries

McHugh told “EWTN News In Depth” that “we don’t know enough” about the psychiatric impact of gender reassignment surgeries.

Psychiatrist Paul McHugh speaks about decades-long career, opposition to sex-reassignment surgeries

McHugh told “EWTN News In Depth” that “we don’t know enough” about the psychiatric impact of gender reassignment surgeries.

Scotland bishops on assisted suicide legislation: ‘Safeguards do not work’

The bishops of Scotland speak out on assisted suicide legislation, Italy’s bishops call for prayer and fasting for peace, the Hong Kong Diocese prepares for thousands of baptisms at Easter, and more.

New biblical series depicts Book of Genesis through eyes of its best-known women

“The Faithful: Women of the Bible” follows the stories of Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel and how each of these women shaped the story of salvation.

New biblical series depicts Book of Genesis through eyes of its best-known women

“The Faithful: Women of the Bible” follows the stories of Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel and how each of these women shaped the story of salvation.