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Month: February 2026

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Pope Leo, the Joshua Tree, and the Paschal Mystery

February 28, 2026 Matthew J. Ramage, Ph.D. 9

I recently returned from delivering a lecture at the annual Los Angeles religious education congress and, as is my custom when possible, turned it into a “bring-a-kid-to-work” adventure. This time, my middle-school daughter and I […]

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Gulf bishop urges calm and daily rosary as Iran retaliates after U.S., Israeli strikes

February 28, 2026 EWTN News 5

Iran’s retaliation to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28 quickly spilled beyond Israel, with missiles and drones aimed at multiple countries hosting U.S. forces. Iran’s retaliation to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28 […]

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Students pray for Notre Dame’s Catholic identity after dispute over pro-abortion professor

February 28, 2026 EWTN News 3

Students at the University of Notre Dame gathered on Feb. 27 for a candlelit prayer service to offer thanksgiving for the university’s Catholic identity. The event was originally planned as a protest in response to […]

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The Cross is the doorway to communion with God

February 28, 2026 Carl E. Olson 13

Readings: • Gen 12:1-4a • Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 • 2 Tim 1:8b-10 • Mt 17:1-9 “Life is short; death is certain,” wrote St. John Henry Newman, “and the world to come is everlasting.” […]

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Meta blocks AI chatbot from discussing abortion with minors

February 28, 2026 EWTN News 0

A roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Meta won’t allow its AI chatbot to discuss abortion with minors, according to a report from the progressive outlet Mother Jones. Citing internal Meta documents, Mother Jones reported that […]

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‘Cuba will soon achieve the freedom it hasn’t had in 67 years,’ top U.S. diplomat in Havana says

February 28, 2026 EWTN News 3

Mike Hammer, the top U.S. diplomat in Cuba, said there are high-level exchanges with people within the Cuban regime and expressed hope for a peaceful transition to democracy. The head of the U.S. diplomatic mission […]

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10 things to know about St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

February 28, 2026 EWTN News 0

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants. A new statue of her will be erected in Chicago’s Little Italy. A statue of St. […]

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Former New Age medium seeks to found a religious order after her conversion

February 28, 2026 EWTN News 0

After years of practicing New Age therapies, Catalina Davis experienced a profound conversion that eventually led her to found an apostolate for people who have been involved in such practices. Catalina Davis spent 15 years […]

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Egypt’s blasphemy law back in focus after boycott call targets Christian-owned shops

February 28, 2026 EWTN News 0

Egypt’s “contempt of religion” law returns to the spotlight after widespread condemnation of call to boycott Christian businesses. A video by Egyptian content creator Mahmoud Dawoud has reignited public controversy after he called for a boycott of […]

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Deacon launches Adore Movement to spark adoration revival

February 28, 2026 EWTN News 0

Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry and eCatholic have launched the Adore Movement to promote adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Deacon Steve Greco, founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry and director of evangelization and formation for the Diocese […]

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