Donald Trump writes letter attempting to appeal to Catholic leaders
DENVER (CNA/EWTN News) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wrote a letter to Catholic leaders during a two-day conference in Denver this week, identifying himself as pro-life and vowing to support core values such as religious liberty and school choice.
There’s a new national shrine dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (CNA/EWTN News) — Adding to the more than 70 national shrines in the United States, the St. Thérèse Shrine in Juneau, Alaska was added by the U.S. bishops to the national list on her Oct. 1 feast day this year.
Pope, Anglican archbishop call for unity in mission, service
ROME (CNS) — Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury together charged 19 pairs of Catholic and Anglican bishops to return to their home countries and work together to promote joint prayer, joint proclamation of the Gospel and, especially, joint works of charity and justice.
Notre Dame Prep stages comedic mystery dinner theater
Fans of the classic "Clue" boardgame may enjoy Notre Dame Preparatory's latest staged production: a comedic who-dunnit featuring audience participation.
Here’s what the VP candidates said about abortion last night
FARMVILLE, Va. (CNA/EWTN News) - The topic of abortion made an appearance at the vice presidential debate last night, as both candidates discussed the role of faith in their lives, and how it aligns with their political views.
Two Catholic agencies make modern affordable housing a reality for families, seniors
Catholic Charities celebrated a re-grand opening of its newest affordable housing project while similar tax credits is allowing the Foundation for Senior Living to renovate two properties in Kingman.
Mark Wahlberg made a video about why he loves priests [VIDEO]
BOSTON (CNA) — In an online video, actor Mark Wahlberg said that he will be praying for vocations to the priesthood, which he deeply values because of the role that priests have played in his own life.
Albanian president unveils statue of St. Teresa, a ‘daughter of Albania’ at Brooklyn church
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) — Pride rushed through the hearts and veins of Albanian-Americans as they watched Albanian President Bujar Nishani unveil a statue of St. Teresa of Calcutta in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn Sept. 25.
Franciscan trio with Arizona ties takes steps toward priesthood
Their vocation stories show the universality of the Catholic Church. Each spent time serving the Diocese of Phoenix during formation, but not one of them grew up speaking English.
Use of death penalty to be re-examined at Supreme Court and in state referendums
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The United States, with its mixed record on the death penalty, is about to take a closer look at the issue this fall with two cases before the Supreme Court and three referendums on state ballots in the November election.
