Bishops mourn Polish pilgrims killed in Hungary after Medjugorje trip
Polish pilgrims returning from Medjugorje were killed when their bus crashed in Hungary on Aug. 16 – twelve dead and 10 seriously injured. By Bohumil Petrík Polish pilgrims from Medjugorje died when their bus crashed in Hungary on Aug. 16 – twelve killed and 10 seriously injured. They were returning from a pilgrimage to the […]
Virgin Mary Statue in Europe: Poland’s Stunning 182-Foot Icon
The Virgin Mary statue Rising to a height of over 180 feet from ground level, the Virgin Mary statue in Poland’s Konotopie exceeds in height the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and the Christ the King statue in Poland. By Eduardo Berdejo The largest Virgin Mary statue in Europe was dedicated on Saturday, Aug. […]
Helsinki Catholic School’s 2027 Opening: The True Story
Bishop Raimo Goyarrola of Helsinki told EWTN News that the school will not open this August as planned and that the project has been pushed back to 2027. By Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves The Helsinki Catholic School has not opened. Claims circulating widely on social media that Finland’s first Catholic school will open this month, or […]
World Youth Day Seoul 2027 countdown begins: Here’s what we know so far
World Youth Day Seoul 2027 will take place Aug. 3–8, 2027, in Seoul, South Korea. By Francesca Pollio Fenton One year from now, Catholics from around the world — alongside Pope Leo XIV — will gather for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, from Aug. 3–8, 2027. The announcement was made by Pope Francis at the […]
St. John Vianney: a model for all priests
St. John Vianney, patron saint for priests, died Aug. 4, 1859. A century later, Pope John XXIII reflected on the life of the saint. By EWTN News Staff A century after the patron saint of priests, St. John Vianney, died on Aug. 4, 1859, Pope John XXIII reflected on the life of the saint and what […]
A dog, a torch, and a saint: The fiery mission of St. Dominic
The first image to greet visitors to the basilica containing the tomb of St. Dominic in Bologna, Italy, is a mosaic of the saint next to a dog carrying a flaming torch in its mouth. St. Dominic’s divine fire still burns through preaching and prayer throughout the world. By Courtney Mares – 8 August 2025 This […]
Beatification of Maronite Patriarch Elias Hoyek celebrated in Lebanon
In the historic, spiritual, and national event, Lebanon celebrated Patriarch Hoyek’s beatification on Saturday marking an extraordinary moment for both the Maronite Church and the Lebanese nation. By ACI MENA – 27 July 2026 The Maronite Catholic Church gathered on the evening of July 25 at the Maronite patriarchate’s summer residence in Dimane, northern Lebanon, to […]
St. Ignatius of Loyola: a saint for difficult times
When St. Ignatius of Loyola found himself bedridden with a shattered leg, all of his big dreams and plans disappeared. By Jessica Pipes from National Catholic Register When Ignatius of Loyola found himself bedridden with a shattered leg, all of his big dreams and plans disappeared. Arrogant, stubborn, and hot-tempered, Ignatius was a soldier to […]
Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine
The parish called on the faithful to respond “with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness” as police arrested a suspect and cleanup began days before the Mladifest youth festival. By EWTN News Staff – 28 July 2026 Vandals desecrated two statues of Our Lady and set fire to the outdoor altar of St. James Church at the Medjugorje […]
New Zealand’s first new Catholic cathedral in 120 years unveiled in Christchurch
Fifteen years after earthquakes destroyed its predecessor, the Diocese of Christchurch in New Zealand is asking every Catholic family to help build a new cathedral on the same ground. By EWTN News Staff – 27 July 2026 The Diocese of Christchurch has unveiled the design of its new Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, set to become […]