Faith sustains a pediatric palliative care nurse: ‘God’s hand is always there’
Carmen Molina shares how faith, hope, and a view toward eternity transform the meaning and experience of suffering and that in the end, all that matters for the patient is to love and be loved. By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 20 June 2026 The Child Jesus Children’s Hospital in Madrid is unlike most hospitals. Its waiting room is […]
‘Let Us Build the City of Mercy’: Inside the 6th World Apostolic Congress in Vilnius, Lithuania
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Thousands of pilgrims from more than 50 countries gathered in the historic streets of Vilnius, Lithuania, for the 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM 6), transforming the capital into a vibrant testament of faith and forgiveness. Held from June 7 to 12, 2026, the international gathering returned to the very city […]
Cardinal Koch: ‘Today there are more martyrs than in the early centuries of the Church’
Speaking at a pilgrimage organized by Aid to the Church in Need in Switzerland, Cardinal Koch highlighted the witness of Christian martyrs across denominations. By Walter Sánchez Silva 11 June 2026 Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), said that “today, there are more martyrs than in the […]
Norway’s March for Life returns after 40 years, uniting Christians for the unborn
Catholics, Lutherans, Pentecostals, and evangelicals marched together for the unborn through a rainy Oslo in Norwayʼs first major March for Life in some 40 years. By Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves 15 June 2026 Nearly 40 years after Norwayʼs last March for Life, about 1,000 pro-life supporters braved rain and winds to gather in Oslo on June 13 […]
Pro-life advocates defend unborn babies with Down syndrome after YouTuber goes public with abortion
Pro-life and abortion-related news you may have missed this week. By Kate Quiñones 13 June 2026 Pro-life advocates defend unborn babies with Down syndrome Pro-life advocates are defending unborn children with Down syndrome after a YouTuber told the world that he and his wife aborted their child who had been diagnosed with the condition. YouTube creator Jesse […]
Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘examination of conscience’ on migrants at Canary Islands port
At Arguineguín, once dubbed the “dock of shame,” the pope denounced human traffickers and defended the right not to be forced to leave one’s homeland. By Victoria Cardiel 11 June 2026 From “Dock of Shame” to “Dock of Hope” ARGUINEGUÍN, Canary Islands — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called for an “examination of conscience” on migration […]
A century later, Pope Leo XIV fulfills Gaudí’s dream
The Sagrada Familia Basilicaʼs spectacular central spire is crowned by a white cross that makes it the tallest church in the world. By Victoria Cardiel 10 June 2026 Pope Leo XIV Visits Sagrada Familia One of the historic milestones of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain was the opportunity to realize Antoni Gaudí’s dream: the inauguration […]
Over 1.2 Million People Attend Corpus Christi Mass and Procession With Pope Leo XIV in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV greets the 1.2 million people gathered at Plaza de Cibeles for the feast of Corpus Christi in Madrid, Spain, on June 7, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News 1.2 million people gathered in the famous Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid to greet Pope Leo XIV as he prepared to celebrate the Solemnity […]
Spain archbishop says Catholics feel ‘incredible expectation’ at pope’s upcoming trip to Spain
Archbishop José Cobo Cano of Madrid, Spain, said he hopes Pope Leo XIVʼs visit will help Catholics “look up and take a step forward.” By EWTN News Staff May 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET00 Archbishop Cardinal José Cobo Cano of Madrid, Spain, said the imminent visit of Pope Leo XIV to Spain has generated “incredible […]
Everything you need to know about devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
By Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 7, 2024 / 04:00 am – CNA The solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus falls on the Friday after the Corpus Christi octave, which in 2026 is 12 June. What is this devotion? Below are answers to some common questions. Why do Catholics venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus? […]