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Bishop Boxie shares faith journey from practicing law to becoming youngest U.S. bishop

Bishop Robert Boxie said he believes his appointment is a way to better minister and evangelize young Catholics and the U.S. Black Catholic community.

‘Ordinary and yet heroic’: Archbishop Coakley reflects on Blessed Stanley Rother

The archbishop of Oklahoma City recently sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother.

Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool

Artist Holly Guertin, a Catholic convert, creates hyper-realistic sculptural art made of lambs’ wool — all with a sacramental worldview.

Advocates warn New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Catholic organization gathers signatures to call on world leaders to protect religious freedom

Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition that urges international leaders to take action to end religious persecution.

Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby

McKenna West fled to Texas to give birth to the baby after his parents demanded he be aborted due to a heart condition.

Baptisms in Ireland drop by nearly 30% in past decade, survey finds

Baptisms significantly fall in Ireland, a German bishop resigns, Asian churches rally after Indonesia earthquake, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues

The case heads back to a lower state court — and potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Imam’s daughter in Guinea-Bissau makes profession as Catholic religious sister

Aicha Settimia Canté, 27, made her temporary profession on Aug. 15, describing the milestone as a response to God’s call and a moment of “joy, emotion, and profound gratitude.”

EWTN News explains: Why the Church once forbade Catholics to honor Confucius

Rome once forbade Catholics to honor Confucius. Understanding why explains the Vatican’s newest dialogue, but a scintillating question remains.