CNA Staff

CNA Staff

The Catholic News Agency (CNA) Staff is a team of journalists dedicated to reporting news concerning the Catholic Church around the world. Our bureaus are located in Washington, D.C., and Rome. We have sister language agencies in Kenya, Germany, Peru, Brazil, and Italy. CNA is a service of EWTN News. You can contact us at news@catholicna.com with questions.

Articles by CNA Staff

Catholic archdiocese in Nigeria announces death of kidnapped priest

May 12, 2022 / 06:20 am

Father Joseph Aketeh Bako was kidnapped in March.

Pope Francis: Migrants and refugees have ‘enormous potential’ to help society

May 12, 2022 / 04:27 am

The pope made the comment in his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022.

Cardinal Zen released on bail

May 11, 2022 / 10:08 am

The news emerged shortly after the Vatican said that it was concerned to hear of reports of his arrest.

Politico: Supreme Court abortion draft still the only one being circulated

May 11, 2022 / 06:33 am

In a new report, the news organization that first published a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade says the document is still the only one being circulated among the justices.

Former Hong Kong bishop Cardinal Zen arrested

May 11, 2022 / 06:32 am

The 90-year-old was reportedly detained in his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.

Ukraine war: Catholic charity to fund restoration of looted seminary

May 11, 2022 / 04:25 am

‘They took everything they could,’ said seminary rector Father Ruslan Mikhalkiv.

Catholics under attack: Incidents since SCOTUS draft abortion decision, by state

May 10, 2022 / 18:50 pm

Here is a list of acts of vandalism and other provocations against Catholic churches and pro-life groups since the May 2 publication of a draft Supreme Court opinion in a pivotal abortion case.

Catholic charity sees ‘signs of hope’ for Iraq’s beleaguered Christians

May 10, 2022 / 08:00 am

‘Pope Francis’ visit, I think, really has given them hope,’ said Aid to the Church in Need’s Regina Lynch.

New violence: Oregon Right to Life office set on fire

May 10, 2022 / 05:14 am

The offices of a pro-life group in Salem, Oregon, were set on fire Sunday night, the latest in a wave of violence and vandalism directed at Catholic churches and pro-life organizations.

Pope Francis invites grandparents to join a ‘spiritual and non-violent revolution’

May 10, 2022 / 03:35 am

The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

NY Times changes Wordle answer from fetus 'to remain distinct from the news'

May 9, 2022 / 15:01 pm

The New York Times has changed the answer to its daily Wordle word game, avoiding ‘fetus’, lest it be viewed as related to current events linked to Roe v. Wade.

Cost of Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ remains a mystery

May 9, 2022 / 12:10 pm

A spokesman declined to give a breakdown of the costs of the multi-year project.

Pope Francis to LGBT people: God ‘does not disown any of his children’

May 9, 2022 / 10:45 am

“A ‘selective’ church, one of ‘pure blood,’ is not Holy Mother Church, but rather a sect,” the pope said.

Pope Francis’ Lebanon trip ‘delayed for health reasons’

May 9, 2022 / 10:25 am

Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’

Wisconsin pro-life group's HQ set ablaze in apparent arson attack, police say

May 8, 2022 / 15:56 pm

The offices of a pro-life organization in Madison, Wisconsin, was set ablaze and painted with pro-abortion graffiti.

Update on Mother's Day threats: New incidents reported

May 8, 2022 / 07:08 am

Catholics across the U.S. kept a wary vigil Sunday for pro-abortion activists to follow through on a threat to disrupt Masses on Mother’s Day.

Rep. Chris Smith: Overturning Roe would allow long overdue debate on abortion

May 6, 2022 / 15:24 pm

The co-chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus says overturning Roe v. Wade would usher in a "new phase" in the effort to protect the unborn.

Pope Francis encourages new Swiss Guard recruits ‘to grow as Christians’

May 6, 2022 / 06:40 am

Thirty-six new recruits will be sworn in today.

Pope Francis: ‘Barbarity of war’ should inspire new push for Christian unity

May 6, 2022 / 06:05 am

The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

Australia’s Catholic bishops elect new leader

May 6, 2022 / 01:45 am

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe of Perth is the first member of a religious order to lead Australia’s bishops’ conference.