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It is worth remembering both our nation’s history and God’s redemptive work to free us from the penalty of our sin. #4thofJuly #freedom #IndependenceDay #sin --- It is worth remembering both our nation’s history and God’s redemptive work to free us [...]

Like nature and grace, law and love have a complex and subtle relationship. Many Catholics insistently favor bridges over walls, inspiration over tradition, the spirit over the letter, and love over laws and institutions. They [...] --- Like nature and grace, [...]

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV in Dolton, Illinois. / Credit: “EWTN News in Depth”/Screenshot CNA Staff, Jul 2, 2025 / 17:17 pm (CNA). In a unanimous vote at a special board meeting held on July 1, the village council [...]

Catholics need our shepherds to urgently pursue the salvation of souls by proclaiming the truth of the faith and courageously reprimanding those whose ways of life risk their salvation. --- Catholics need our shepherds to urgently pursue the salvation of souls [...]

Catholics at a bishops' conference Mass said their intent was to 'show a reverent resistance' to the anti-traditional agenda of Bishop Michael Martin. --- Catholics at a bishops' conference Mass said their intent was to 'show a reverent resistance' to the [...]

1) Luke 2:7 (RSV) And she gave birth to her first-born son . . . Critics of the perpetual virginity of Mary (“PVM”) contend that “first-born” in Luke 2:7  is proof of  — or at least strongly implies — [...]

Most bishops who responded to a Vatican questionnaire about restricting the Latin Mass said reversing Pope Benedict XVI’s liberation of the traditional rite ‘would cause more harm than good.’ --- Most bishops who responded to a Vatican questionnaire about restricting the [...]

Throughout history the popes, councils of the Church, and wisdom of the saints and philosophers have given testimony to the truth of the claims of the Catholic Church. --- Throughout history the popes, councils of the Church, and wisdom of the [...]

Actor Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus in “The Chosen.” / Credit: EWTN News/Colm Flynn/Screenshot CNA Staff, Jul 1, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). When Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” heard the news of the election of [...]

Junípero Serra Ferrer, OFM, died on August 28, 1784, almost seven decades before California became a U.S. state. But it is certainly fitting for Catholics to consider him an American saint. After all, he lived [...] --- Junípero Serra Ferrer, OFM, [...]