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Government favors natural family planning over contraception in key health funding

New directives by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ban Title X abortion funding while favoring fertility education and “body literacy.”

Archdiocese of Baltimore insurer proposes $100 million settlement for abuse victims

The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy nearly three years ago amid a large number of allegations of sexual abuse.

Father Petri breaks down Pope Leo XIV’s Easter message, warns of ‘indifference’ to violence, war

The Dominican theologian discussed Pope Leo XIV's reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his call for peace as President Donald Trump threatens Iran war escalation.

‘From chaos into new life’: Pakistan’s largest diocese installs new archbishop

The installation of Archbishop Khalid Rehmat closes a turbulent chapter for Pakistan’s largest Catholic diocese.

Irish childhood shaped Father Flanagan’s lifelong work with youth

Boys Town founder Father Edward Flanagan, who was declared “venerable” by Pope Leo XIV on March 23, was formed by “the warm embrace of a loving family.”

EWTN News explains: When does Easter officially end?

Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost.

Congressmen renew push to make Easter Monday a federal holiday

Rep. Riley Moore, R-West Virginia, and Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, introduced legislation that would make the day after Easter Sunday a federal holiday.

Defense Secretary Hegseth removes top Army chaplain amid Iran war, chaplaincy reform

The reason for the removal of Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. is unclear. However, Hegseth has removed more than a dozen military leaders during his tenure and has vowed to reform the chaplaincy.

Vittorio Messori dies, Italian Catholic journalist and author, defender of the faith

Messori not only converted to the Catholic faith but also used his considerable literary and investigative skills to vigorously defend it.

Latin patriarch of Jerusalem on Easter: ‘The Risen One is not where we left him’

In his homily on Easter Sunday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said the resurrection of Christ turns our world upside down and opens unforeseen horizons regarding life and death.