Pope Leo XIV to launch exhibit on water at the Vatican Library
The new exhibit reflects a recent focus on promoting contemporary art at the Vatican. By Ishmael Adibuah – 13 July 2026 Pope Leo XIV will launch a contemporary art exhibit focused on water at the Vatican Apostolic Library on Sept. 14. The exhibit “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” will include artwork highlighting a “reflection on water as both […]
Society of St. Pius X appeals to Vatican against schism decree
The Society of St. Pius X filed its appeal with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on July 11, arguing that under canon law the move suspends the recent excommunication decree. By Walter Sánchez Silva – 13 July 2026 The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has filed an appeal with the Vatican against […]
Canonisation cause for Mother Angelica’s spiritual mentor, Rhoda Wise, reaches next step
A positio for Servant of God Rhoda Wise was submitted to the Vatican – a step towards canonisation. She has been associated with hundreds of unexplained, miraculous healings in the United States. By Tyler Arnold 8 July 2026 The canonization cause for Servant of God Rhoda Wise crossed another hurdle after formal documents that outline her life, heroic […]
Feast of Chinese Martyrs an opportunity to pray for persecuted Christians in China
Today, July 9, the Church celebrates the feast day of Chinese Martyrs, 120 faithful Catholics assassinated for their faith between 1648 and 1930. 86 of them died in 1900, during the so-called “Boxer Rebellion,” a Chinese anti-Western revolt that caused the killing of Catholic, Evangelical and Anglican missionaries. By Alejandro Bermudez 9 July 2021 – adapted […]
Training journalists to be peacemakers: EWTN Summer Academy concludes in Rome
EWTN hosted 43 young media professionals from around the world for an intensive journalistic training program June 22 to July 1 2026. Inspired by its mission, EWTN News held its fifth annual EWTN Summer Academy in Rome to train future generations of Catholic journalists. From June 22 to July 1, the EWTN Vatican Bureau hosted […]
After 150 years, Norway’s largest Catholic church is finally consecrated
More than 150 years after it first opened, St. Paulʼs in Bergen — now Norwayʼs largest Catholic parish, with faithful from over 120 nations — has finally been consecrated. By Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves – 1 July 2026 “Every holy Mass, when I look into the church from the altar, I see the whole world in front […]
St. Thomas Apostle: more than just a doubter
A closer look at Scripture reveals that there’s a lot more to the story of the apostle who went on to evangelize India and lose his life for the faith. By Theresa Doyle-Nelson – 3 July 2018 Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” ―John 20:28 Although several stories of doubt […]
Cardinal Parolin: SSPX ordinations are ‘schismatic’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the episcopal ordinations carried out without papal mandate by the Society of St. Pius X “deeply wound” Church unity. By ACI Stampa – 1 July 2026 ROME — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said Wednesday that the episcopal ordinations carried out earlier in the day without papal mandate by the […]
Pope Leo XIV names Sister Alessandra Smerilli to lead Vatican Dicastery and pro-prefect Cardinal Baggio to succeed Cardinal Czerny at human development office
Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, is the third woman in history to be nominated to lead a Vatican dicastery. By Hannah Brockhaus – 30 June 2026 Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday named Italian economist Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, to succeed Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, as prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Czerny will turn […]
EWTN Earns 75+ Honors, Including 30 First-Place Awards, at 2026 Catholic Media Awards
Irondale, AL (PRNewswire) — EWTN Global Catholic Network received widespread recognition at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards, earning more than 75 honors, including 30 first-place awards across its many divisions: EWTN Digital, EWTN Studios, EWTN Publishing, and EWTN News. EWTN’s top awards reflected its comprehensive coverage of major events in the life of the Catholic Church around the world, especially reporting […]