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Suspect arrested after Nebraska deacon found murdered, police say
Posted on 03/13/2026 09:01 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Deacon John Zak was “an active member of the community” before he was killed on March 11, police said.
Cuban government to release 51 prisoners following Vatican talks
Posted on 03/13/2026 08:31 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
The regime stated the decision was made in a “spirit of goodwill" and because of its good relations with the Holy See, but did not indicate if any of those to be released are political prisoners.
Nicaraguan dictator Ortega bans ordinations in dioceses of 4 exiled bishops
Posted on 03/13/2026 06:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Having deported four bishops for their criticism of the regime, the Nicaraguan dictator seeks to punish them further by not allowing any ordinations in their dioceses.
Miami archbishop warns on ending Haiti temporary protective status and deepening crisis in Cuba
Posted on 03/13/2026 05:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Ending temporary protected status would be “sending people into a burning building,” he said. “Haiti is a country that is in free fall.”
Catholics celebrate after Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted in 1991 murder
Posted on 03/12/2026 12:00 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Gov. Kay Ivey said it would be “unjust" to execute Charles Burton because he did not actually commit the murder in question.
Detroit Archdiocese moves to diocesan‑wide employee fingerprinting to bolster security protocols
Posted on 03/12/2026 09:01 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The rule follows an “unprecedented review” of archdiocesan of safety policies and personnel records.
Rep. Salazar promotes legislation to update ‘archaic’ immigration laws
Posted on 03/12/2026 06:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s bill would not lay out a direct path to citizenship but would give people the chance to earn it through labor and financial penalties if they lack a criminal record.
‘Massports’ initiative urges kids to attend Mass during Lent
Posted on 03/12/2026 03:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
A parish in Little Rock, Arkansas, has instituted a program to encourage children to bring a “passport booklet” to Mass each weekend to receive a sticker from priests and deacons.
CatholicVote launches ‘Zeale for America 250’ campaign encouraging prayer, patriotism
Posted on 03/11/2026 15:04 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The Catholic political advocacy organization hopes Americans will make a “renewed commitment to America’s future” through the initiative.
FDA abortion-by-mail policy puts women in danger, report finds
Posted on 03/11/2026 14:34 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stopped requiring in-person visits for chemical abortions, abortion drugs became more dangerous for women, per an Ethics and Public Policy Center report.