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Catholics in Sweden receive rare electoral guidance on life issues
Posted on 05/5/2026 06:30 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The Diocese of Stockholm's justice and peace commission published a document urging Catholics to consider candidates' positions on abortion and euthanasia.
Former political prisoner shares what life is like in Iran
Posted on 05/5/2026 04:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The expert estimates that a majority of the country's population opposes the current regime. He says 10-15% support the government, while another 30% are "politically neutral."
Bishops offer firm support for legislation to combat human trafficking
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Posted on 05/4/2026 14:50 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.
Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on mail-order abortion drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 13:15 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
At the behest of two abortion drug companies, the Supreme Court is temporarily lifting the ban on mail-order abortion drugs after a lower court ruled that the policy undermined Louisiana state law.
DePaul University conference on Pope Leo draws conversation about AI, human dignity
Posted on 05/4/2026 12:26 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
AI “machines do not have soul,” Jesuit Father Philip Larrey said. “Only God can be responsible for the creation of the soul.”
Catholic mental health professionals react to executive order removing barriers to psychedelic drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 11:56 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The executive order notes that more than 14 million American adults now suffer from serious mental illness, a large rise from a decade ago.
Bishop Chylinski urges compassion during Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted on 05/4/2026 11:12 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
“Know that no matter what you’re going through, no matter what you’re suffering, that in Christ there is always hope,” Auxiliary Bishop Keith Chylinski of Philadelphia said. “You are never alone.”
Canadian priest offered euthanasia twice while recovering from hip fracture
Posted on 05/4/2026 09:42 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
A Vancouver priest says he was twice offered assisted death by hospital medical staff who knew he was a priest and opposed to euthanasia — a practice critics say is growing.
Ethics and Public Policy Center at 50: A part of America’s ‘secret sauce’
Posted on 05/4/2026 03:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Several hundred supporters gathered to celebrate the ecumenical think tank that engages on public policy questions within the context of America’s historic Judeo-Christian moral framework.