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Bill to inform pregnant college students about their rights and resources stalls in Senate

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 0

In this week’s roundup of abortion-related news, a pregnant students’ rights act stalls in the Senate while the Texas attorney general is suing a mail-order abortion provider. Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and […]

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ICE enforcement debate is a matter U.S. Church ‘simply can’t avoid,’ Archbishop Coakley says

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 6

The faithful should “ask God’s grace and God’s presence as we address very difficult and challenging situations on the ground,” Archbishop Paul Coakley said regarding immigration issues. Archbishop Paul Coakley said immigration remains a “very […]

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The Beatitudes: The new Law given by the new Moses

January 31, 2026 Carl E. Olson 8

Readings: • Zeph. 2:3; 3:12-13 • Psa. 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 • 1 Cor. 1:26-31 • Matt. 5:1-12a During this Sunday’s Gospel Reading, we hear the Beatitudes, among the most well-known and oft-quoted sayings of Jesus. […]

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Holy Land Church leaders announce renovations to Grotto of the Nativity

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 0

The restoration work for the “hallowed site” follows a decree from the Presidency of the State of Palestine. Learn more in this week’s roundup of Catholic world news. Here is this week’s curation of international […]

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Cuban regime interrogates priests and dissidents over their public statements, activities

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 1

The Cuban government summoned two priests and two dissidents for questioning regarding their statements and activities advocating for freedom and democracy as well as deploring economic conditions. The Cuban regime summoned two priests and two […]

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Papal nuncio turns 80, describes Vatican-U.S. bishops’ relationship as ‘normal,’ not in conflict

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 1

Ahead of his 80th birthday, Cardinal Christophe Pierre sat down with “EWTN News In-Depth” anchor Catherine Hadro to discuss his tenure as the Vatican’s representative to the U.S. The relationship between the Vatican and the […]

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300 Catholic leaders including 15 bishops ask Senate to reject ICE funding if no reforms

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 2

The 300 Catholic leaders are asking that Congress approve protections for migrants in any funding bill to prioritize family unity and alternatives to detention. About 300 Catholic leaders, including 15 bishops, sent a letter to the […]

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Documents reveal years of sex abuse allegations against fired Chicago Archdiocese substitute teacher

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 1

The Chicago Archdiocese said it fired substitute teacher Brett Smith after learning of his history of child sex abuse allegations. Court documents reveal that a man who served as a substitute teacher for over a […]

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Smugglers of the faith: How Filipino workers became missionaries through migration

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 1

Filipino overseas workers, driven by economic necessity, have become what Pope Francis calls “smugglers of the faith,” quietly evangelizing through presence and service in parishes worldwide. Across continents, Filipino Catholics have emerged as what Pope […]

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‘Dramatic’ decline in Catholic marriage highlights need for ‘proactive’ Church response

January 31, 2026 EWTN News 2

Catholic marriages in the U.S. have declined 75% in about 50 years, even as the Catholic population has risen. A steep decline in Catholic marriages in the U.S. over the past few decades is underscoring […]

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(Vatican Radio – 10/13/14) The document summarizing the first week of the synod is unacceptable to many bishops, says Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki. In an interview with the Vatican Radio, the archbishop, who is the president […]

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