Catholic sisters’ visit to Buddhist temple stirs controversy in Vietnam

Catholic sisters’ visit to Buddhist temple stirs controversy in Vietnam

Catholic sisters visit Buddhist shrine, number of bishops in Ireland to drop by a third, Holy See at U.N. meeting calls for “peaceful uses of outer space,” and more in this week’s world news roundup.

EWTN News announces expanded U.S. midterm elections coverage

Coverage of next week’s U.S. midterm elections by the global Catholic network will be available on multiple platforms.

EWTN to end shortwave radio operations after 34 years

The global Catholic network has operated a shortwave station since the early 1990s, but high costs and the changing media landscape led to its closure.

Archbishop in Ecuador announces safety plan following death of priest struck by cross

The archbishop of Guayaquil, Ecuador, has announced a safety plan to prevent accidents like the one that claimed the life of Father Patricio Sánchez, who was struck when a cross fell during Mass.