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Vienna’s archbishop: ‘What comes from the Holy Spirit, canon law cannot stop’
Posted on 03/18/2026 10:30 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Vienna’s new archbishop preached at Austria’s bishops’ conference plenary, calling for change on women’s roles and saying canon law cannot hold back the Holy Spirit.
Bishops of global south urge abandonment of fossil fuels; some Catholic economists warn against it
Posted on 03/18/2026 09:45 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The bishops called for an end to fossil fuel use. But some Catholic economists say it is necessary to bring developing nations out of poverty.
Catholics in Kuwait find refuge in prayer in time of war
Posted on 03/18/2026 09:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Christians in many Gulf countries are turning to prayer and the sacraments to sustain themselves amid the anxiety and uncertainty the war brings.
‘This baby is a gift’: Trisomy 18 Awareness Day reminds us that every life is sacred
Posted on 03/18/2026 08:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
March 18 is Trisomy 18 Awareness Day. The condition, also called Edwards syndrome, occurs when a person has an extra chromosome 18.
‘This baby is a gift’: Trisomy 18 Awareness Day reminds us that every life is sacred
Posted on 03/18/2026 08:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
March 18 is Trisomy 18 Awareness Day. The condition, also called Edwards syndrome, occurs when a person has an extra chromosome 18.
Preach from the heart, not with AI-generated homilies, priest says
Posted on 03/18/2026 07:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Using AI, a priest could very well produce a well-written, theologically sound homily, but should he? Several priests share their perspective about this new tool.
Young Slovak martyr of communism reaches global audience
Posted on 03/18/2026 06:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
New books, a documentary in four languages, and a new reliquary mark the growing international reach of Blessed Ján Havlík.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem: A beacon of courage in the face of misunderstanding and opposition
Posted on 03/18/2026 04:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
On March 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful.
Cuban priest: In addition to faith in Christ, only democracy can save Cuba
Posted on 03/17/2026 17:15 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
As conditions deteriorate and street protests spread, Father Alberto Reyes said the regime needs to stop the charade that things will get better and allow democracy.
‘God is good’: Faith and love for family on display at 2026 Oscars
Posted on 03/17/2026 15:07 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
At the 2026 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and Jessie Buckley were quite open about their belief in God and the importance of family in their lives.