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Pope Leo XIV: True Justice is Never Separated ‘From Truth and Mercy’

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience at the Vatican with participants in an international congress organized on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Faculty of Canon Law of the Pontifical Gregorian University on Oct. 23, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV holds an audience at the Vatican with participants in an international congress organized on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Faculty of Canon Law of the Pontifical Gregorian University on Oct. 23, 2026.
The pontiff holds a doctorate in canon law, a background that notably shapes his vision of Church governance.

Missouri Catholics Promote Pro-Life Amendment Ahead of Election Day

An aerial view of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, home to the Missouri General Assembly and the state’s executive branch.
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An aerial view of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, home to the Missouri General Assembly and the state’s executive branch.
Missouri voters have a chance to reverse an expansive 2024 pro-abortion measure, but the Show-Me State remains a complicated pro-life battleground.

More Than 100 Churches in Panama Affected by October Earthquake

A view of St. Athanasius Parish, located in Los Santos Province, visibly affected by the earthquake that shook Panama on Oct. 9, 2026
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A view of St. Athanasius Parish, located in Los Santos Province, visibly affected by the earthquake that shook Panama on Oct. 9, 2026
Two churches were 'totally destroyed' by the Oct. 9 earthquake, the Panamanian Bishops’ Conference reported in its countrywide damage assessment.

Pope Leo XIV Cancels Assisi Visit On Doctors’ Advice

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi on Aug. 6, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi on Aug. 6, 2026.
Doctors say the Pope is recovering exceptionally well from lung surgery but have advised against helicopter travel as a precaution.

Meet the Priest on a Mission to Transform the Church and the World

Father John Riccardo has a gift for reframing the story of Christianity in such a way as to make it newly startling.
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Father John Riccardo has a gift for reframing the story of Christianity in such a way as to make it newly startling.
Father John Riccardo, the founder of ACTS XXIX, is teaching Catholic leaders to take evangelization to the next level.

Vice President Vance to EWTN: ‘We Are God’s Ambassadors On Earth’

Vice President JD Vance speaks to 'The World Over' host Raymond Arroyo on Oct. 22, 2026. The vice president spoke to Arroyo about politics, faith, immigration and numerous other issues.
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Vice President JD Vance speaks to 'The World Over' host Raymond Arroyo on Oct. 22, 2026. The vice president spoke to Arroyo about politics, faith, immigration and numerous other issues.
JD Vance spoke with EWTN News anchor Raymond Arroyo in a wide-ranging interview that included politics, immigration, economics, and faith.

US Catholic Bishops Pray With President Trump

The South Lawn of the White House is seen in Washington on Oct. 2, 2026.
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The South Lawn of the White House is seen in Washington on Oct. 2, 2026.
In addition to praying with Trump, topics discussed during the meeting included religious freedom, school choice, religious visas, and life policy.

Why Deacons? What God Is Saying to the Catholic Church Today

Ford Madox Brown, “Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet,” 1852-1856
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Ford Madox Brown, “Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet,” 1852-1856
COMMENTARY: A deacon is not merely a generous volunteer with an official title. By ordination, he is sacramentally configured to Christ the Servant.