Illinois assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Pritzker ‘heartbreaking’

Priests, laypeople, Poor Clare nun among 124 20th-century martyrs beatified in Spain The Diocese of Jaén in Spain will celebrate on Dec. 13 the beatification of 109 priests, 14 laypeople, and one Poor Clare nun martyred during the Spanish Civil War.

Bishops call Illinois assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Pritzker ‘heartbreaking’ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law an assisted suicide bill that Catholic leaders have ardently opposed.

Pope Leo XIV entrusts pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe

On Dec. 12, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Mass on the solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whom he asked to come to his aid.

Doug Keck honored with 2025 Mother Angelica Award

The EWTN Global Catholic Network presented the 2025 Mother Angelica Award to its longtime former president, Doug Keck.

Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint

St. Lucy’s Day, also known as Lucia Day, is a traditional Swedish celebration filled with children in costumes, elaborate processions, and Swedish treats.