Parishes, online tools, quiet times can take Lenten prayer up a notch
No matter how Catholics choose to up their prayer during Lent's 40 days, they have ample opportunities to do so.
Fasting: Lent’s spiritual practice creates space for prayer
Fasting, which has deep roots in many religious traditions, is meant to draw participants into deeper prayer and also link them with those in need.
Iraqi Christians erect large cross in area liberated from ISIS
MOSUL, Iraq (CNA/EWTN News) — After years of darkness, hope has returned to Telekuf-Tesqopa. Located just 17 miles from Mosul, the village is rebuilding after being liberated from ISIS.
Ash Wednesday: Ancient tradition still thrives in modern times
In more ways than one, Ash Wednesday — celebrated March 1 this year — leaves a mark. "In terms of liturgical significance, it's very minor, but people observe it as overwhelmingly important," Thomas Humphries said. It draws Catholics to churches in droves even though it is not a holy day of obligation.
Norma McCorvey, plaintiff in Roe ruling who later became pro-life, dies
"Losing a loved one is always a difficult time for a family. Losing a loved one who was also a public figure at the center of a national controversy brings additional challenges. It also brings additional consolations," a McCorvey family statement said.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal marks 50th anniversary of founding this year
"Who would have ever imagined — 80 pages, Patti Gallagher — that what I would record in this notebook would have any significance to over 120 million Catholics all over the world?" Mansfield, now 70, said.
Faith, love and flexibility: Longtime married couples share all three
"We've always had God at the top and we let him decide," added Yvette, 93.
Pope Francis has a special message for the Super Bowl
HOUSTON (CNA/EWTN News) — As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players and viewers, saying the game is an opportunity to show solidarity and build virtue.
Pro-lifers carve space for themselves at Women’s March
WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — Amid signs proclaiming “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries,” “#IstandWithPlannedParenthood”, and a host of other homemade posters ranging from the snarky to the explicit at the Women’s March on Washington, pro-life women staked a spot in support of women’s dignity — and against abortion.
‘We will be protected by God,’ Trump declares in inaugural address [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald J. Trump told the nation in his inaugural address that it need not fear in the days ahead.
