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Outrage grows over alleged bulldozing of Catholic monastery and school in Lebanon
Posted on 05/5/2026 11:58 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The mayor of Yaroun, a village in southern Lebanon, and the Melkite Greek Catholic bishops have reacted to the alleged demolition of a monastery and school by Israeli forces.
Families of Pakistan church bombing victims call delayed compensation ‘mockery of justice’
Posted on 05/5/2026 10:28 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
More than 12 years after twin suicide bombings at All Saints Church in Peshawar, survivors say government aid is too little and too late.
Catholics in Sweden receive rare electoral guidance on life issues
Posted on 05/5/2026 09:30 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The Diocese of Stockholm's justice and peace commission published a document urging Catholics to consider candidates' positions on abortion and euthanasia.
Former political prisoner shares what life is like in Iran
Posted on 05/5/2026 07:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The expert estimates that a majority of the country's population opposes the current regime. He says 10-15% support the government, while another 30% are "politically neutral."
Bishops offer firm support for legislation to combat human trafficking
Posted on 05/5/2026 06:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.
Bishops offer firm support for legislation to combat human trafficking
Posted on 05/5/2026 06:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Posted on 05/4/2026 17:50 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Posted on 05/4/2026 17:50 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.
Christians comprise barely 2% of Holy Land: ‘Pray for a future,’ abbot urges
Posted on 05/4/2026 16:45 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
With a shrinking Christian population, the Holy Land could end up being a “Christian Disneyland” featuring the holy sites as tourist attractions but with no living Christian presence.
Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on mail-order abortion drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 16:15 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
At the behest of two abortion drug companies, the Supreme Court is temporarily lifting the ban on mail-order abortion drugs after a lower court ruled that the policy undermined Louisiana state law.