Prayer is not easy: It can be a ‘battle’
While there are three main types or categories of prayer – vocal, meditative, and contemplative – there is a single battle for prayer. In every age, it’s a challenging task for fallen humanity to humble…
Catholic speaker Kim Zember in new EWTN podcast highlights LGBT conversion stories
Catholic speaker and author Kim Zember (left) and Zember on the set of her new podcast on EWTN, “Here I AM Stories,” with guest Angel Colon. / Credit: Photos courtesy of Kim Zember CNA Staff,…
‘The Chosen’ actor on Season 6: ‘I’ve never seen the cast so focused’
Jesus and the disciples in Season 5 of “The Chosen.” / Credit: 5&2 Studios CNA Staff, Jun 28, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). The cast of the hit series “The Chosen” was recently in Matera,…
Sweet Liberty: 4 Desserts for the Fourth of July
Clockwise from left: Old Glory Berry Pie, Peach Slab Pie, Blackberry Fool and Cherry and Basil Cobbler TO BAKE: These desserts are made with fruit readily found in July — berries, peaches, cherries — but…
Hungary’s Camino: The Road to Mary’s Shrine
Clockwise from upper right: The ceiling of the shrine shows St. Laszlo and Our Lady, one of the Marian markers with a view of pilgrims, and the shrine upon arrival. Hungarian hymns echoed softly through…
Catholic trainer merges faith and fitness in theology of the body-inspired program
Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Chase Crouse CNA Staff, Jun 28, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). In 2019, Chase Crouse was working two jobs — in ministry at the…
How the Loretto Community became a vibrant Catholic youth movement in Europe
A monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament is displayed on the altar during Eucharistic adoration at a Loretto Community Pentecost event accompanied by live music. / Credit: Loretto Gemeinschaft CNA Newsroom, Jun 28, 2025 / 08:00…
Pope Leo XIV to Bestow Pallium On These 8 U.S. Archbishops
Daniel Ibáñez/CNAArchbishops wear the pallium they received from Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, June 29, 2014. According to the master of liturgical ceremonies, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, Pope Leo will be both blessing and personally…
EWTN Announces Retirement of President and Chief Operating Officer Doug Keck
EWTN BookmarkDoug Keck hosts an episode of “EWTN Bookmark” on May 8, 2025. After a 29-year career at the network, EWTN announced June 26, 2025, that Keck will retire from his administrative duties as president…
Bringing the Fire of the Sacred Heart Everywhere
Wikimedia Commons Jesus appearing to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. COMMENTARY: To honor Jesus’ heart means that we give homage to his entire sacred humanity.