Iraq’s Christian communities are openly expressing concern about a renewed threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) — especially in light of recent developments in Syrian territory along the Iraq border and the transfer of thousands of ISIS detainees from prisons in northeastern Syria to what the Iraqi government describes as a “safe site” in Iraq…

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced “great concern” over news of rising tensions between Cuba and the United States of America, urging leaders to pursue “sincere and effective” dialogue to avoid violence and further suffering for the Cuban people. His appeal, delivered after he recited the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace, came after Donald Trump’s…

About 350,000 people have registered to venerate the relics of St. Francis of Assisi — the first public display of the bodily remains of the beloved saint. From Feb. 22 to March 22, the Lower Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi will welcome pilgrims from around the world who will come to the Italian city…

The president of the Right to Life group at the University of Notre Dame — who was adopted from China as a child — is speaking out against the appointment of an outspoken abortion advocate. Anna Kelley, along with eight other club board members of Notre Dame Right to Life — a group with more…

A new podcast titled “Catholics & Cappuccinos” is premiering on Feb. 5 on EWTN+, EWTN’s brand-new streaming platform that brings high-quality Catholic content to audiences. “Catholics & Cappuccinos” is hosted by Catholic actress and comedian Siobhan Fallon Hogan, known for her roles in “Forrest Gump,” “Men in Black,” and “Seinfeld.” The podcast blends humor, celebrity…

Mexican priest Father Carlos Alberto Gutiérrez has been elected the new director general of the Legionaries of Christ for the 2026–2032 term to “continue the path of renewal” of the congregation founded in Mexico. Gutiérrez was chosen at the general chapter of the Legionaries of Christ, which has been meeting in Rome since Jan. 20….

Archbishop Paul Coakley said immigration remains a “very high priority” for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In a Jan. 30 interview with “EWTN News In Depth,” Coakley discussed “the unrest taking place in our cities, particularly in Minneapolis and the violent outbreak,” following the recent death of Alex Pretti, the man shot…