Mary's birthday: The Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Catholic Church celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8, nine months after the Dec. 8 celebration of her immaculate conception.

Pope Leo appoints coadjutor bishop for Puerto Rico's youngest diocese

A coadjutor bishop serves alongside the current diocesan bishop and succeeds him after his retirement.

German bishop voices 'great concern' after historic AfD victory in state election

Bishop Gerhard Feige called for respect for human dignity as Cardinal Gerhard Müller said bishops should not put their "spiritual authority onto the scales."

China ordains 18th bishop under Vatican agreement

Archbishop Andrew Ding Yang's episcopal ordination is the eighth held during Pope Leo XIV's pontificate, though not all eight bishops were appointed by him.

Faith on the Hill: Catholic members of Congress share how faith shapes their lives and work

EWTN News Capitol Hill correspondent Erik Rosales spoke with various Catholic lawmakers about how their faith intersects with their public service.

It's 'a mistake' to only ban cellphones in schools, Archdiocese of Mexico says

Parents must also regulate their children's cellphone use regarding content and time spent at home, as well as set a good example by their own moderate and judicious use, the archdiocese said.

Catholic cardinal highlights technology's role in transforming Africa's resources

Cardinal Peter Turkson, the chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in Rome, said the Church should recognize the natural resources available in creation as gifts from God.

Coalition backs parental rights lawsuit over California transgender student policy

Dozens of organizations urged the court to protect parental rights and religious freedom as the state law remains blocked.

Colombian government to help finance restoration of earthquake-damaged basilica

The government has pledged to help finance repairs to the church, a part of Colombia's cultural heritage and a popular pilgrimage site.

Indianapolis becomes seventh U.S. diocese to grant Mass dispensation to migrants fearing deportation

Dioceses issuing dispensation decrees cover a combined Catholic population of about 3.5 million people.