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Italian family preserves 300-year tradition of handmade Nativity scenes
Dec 28, 2025Neapolitan Nativity scenes reflect the style and dress of the 1700s in Naples, the century in which they became popularized by the nobles of the era.
Chile’s president-elect on the decision that changed his life forever
Dec 27, 2025In this interview, José Antonio Kast, the pro-life Catholic president-elect of Chile, shares his views on politics, life, and the family.
Should Catholics use AI to re-create deceased loved ones? Experts weigh in
Dec 27, 2025The AI company 2wai ignited a controversy on social media in November after it revealed an app that will allow users to fabricate digital versions of their loved ones.
‘From despair to serenity’: The Italian nun saving women from human trafficking
Dec 27, 2025Sister Carla Venditti of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus lives in Avezzano, Italy, and is known as the “anti-trafficking nun.”
St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary
Dec 26, 2025The feast of St. John the Evangelist, an apostole who played a very prominent role in many of the New Testament narratives, is celebrated Dec. 27.
First Holy Door closed: ‘Special time for the Church is closed, but not God’s grace’
Dec 26, 2025The Holy Door of St. Mary Major Basilica, one of five in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, was the first to close.
Sudanese bishop delivers Christmas message in midst of war
Dec 26, 2025The bishop of a war-torn Sudanese diocese addressed the people of God in the midst of their suffering and the hope still carried by the celebration of Christmas.
Trump vows more strikes on Nigerian militants due to Christian persecution
Dec 26, 2025President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would wage more military strikes if the ongoing persecution of Christians persists in the country.
Pope Leo XIV sends 3 truckloads of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV urges families to keep the flame of love alive
Pope Leo XIV: Christians have no enemies, only brothers and sisters
Pope Leo XIV highlights Gaza, Yemen, migrants in first Christmas urbi et orbi message
PHOTOS: Pope Leo meets the tiniest members of the flock — babies
2025 saw expanded access to physician-assisted suicide
Should Catholics use AI to re-create deceased loved ones? Experts weigh in
St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary
In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith
CNA explains: How does ‘Mass dispensation’ work, and when is it used?
Chile’s president-elect on the decision that changed his life forever
Colombian law recognizes historical importance of church dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus
Chile elects conservative for president, defeating Communist Party opponent
Consecrated life perseveres in Cuba despite a lack of vocations
Representation of the Way of the Cross in Mexico recognized as UNESCO heritage site
Vatican expert: Co-Redemptrix title of Mary not absolutely prohibited
Italian family preserves 300-year tradition of handmade Nativity scenes
‘From despair to serenity’: The Italian nun saving women from human trafficking
First Holy Door closed: ‘Special time for the Church is closed, but not God’s grace’
The story behind Italy’s favorite Christmas carol
Catholic Church responds to deadly Indonesia floods as leaders warn of environmental crisis
Amid security concerns, Vatican sister meets Bangladesh religious
Church leaders condemn arson attack on top Bangladesh newspaper offices
Bangladesh Catholics face Christmas under military guard after church attacks
Filipino bishops oppose nuclear power plant plan
Christmas recital in Lebanon aims for Guinness World Record
Syria celebrates Christmas with hope amid lingering security fears
130 students and teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria released
Nigerians must stop ‘trading future for crumbs’: Catholic official on security crisis
Church in Jordan reopens as a rare window into pre-Constantinian Christianity
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In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith
Dec 26, 2025U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says her Catholic faith “grounds her” and gives her “perspective.”
Pope Leo XIV: Christians have no enemies, only brothers and sisters
Dec 26, 2025Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged Christians to resist the temptation to treat others as enemies.
CNA explains: How does ‘Mass dispensation’ work, and when is it used?
Dec 26, 2025Amid heavy immigration enforcement by the Trump administration, several bishops in the U.S. have recently issued broad dispensations to Catholics in their dioceses.
In effort to stem violence against Christians, U.S. conducts airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria
Dec 25, 2025With the support of the Nigerian government, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military has carried out strikes against elements of ISIS in Nigeria.
