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Trinitarian Order quietly helping persecuted Christians for 800 years
The Trinitarian Order comes to the aid of persecuted Christians in Syria, Nigeria, and northern India, among other places. Read more
Spanish bishops: Conditions for Pope Francis to resign are not met
The secretary-general of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Francisco César García Magán, said the conditions for Pope Francis to resign... Read more
Poor Clare abbess criticizes Vatican order to close convents with fewer than 5 nuns
Sister María Victoria Triviño, OSC, made her critique in an article regarding the recent closure of a monastery that had... Read more
Islamist threat against Spanish cathedrals provokes calls for more security
The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience is calling on Spain’s Ministry of the Interior to strengthen security at the... Read more
Salesians to elect new rector major to replace Cardinal Fernández Artime
Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime has had to resign in order to take up his new duties in the Vatican Curia... Read more
CNA explains: What’s at stake for Catholics in Germany’s 2025 election?
CNA explains what’s at stake for Catholics in Germany in the crucial 2025 election this Sunday. Read more
‘Carlo Acutis, I am in your hands’: Catholic pediatrician recovers from cancer
With a radiant smile, pediatric physician María Dolores Rosique recounts with renewed faith her testimony of healing after overcoming aggressive... Read more
Bishops call for unity after deadly attacks in Germany and Austria
In Villach, Austria, a 14-year-old Austrian boy was killed Saturday, Feb. 15, by a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker in what... Read more
Vatican doctrine chief warns against ‘claim to omnipotence’ of gender ideology
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández addressed scholars at the Cologne School of Catholic Theology about gender ideology’s “claim to omnipotence.” Read more
Pope receives prisoners’ prayers for recovery while hospitalized in Rome
While hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis has received touching letters from inmates who were set to perform for... Read more
New UK immigration bill ‘punishes’ refugees, say Catholic bishops and Jesuit Refugee Service
The Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill is currently making its way through the U.K. Parliament and passed its second... Read more
Irish bishop appointed to shepherd two dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to lead the Diocese of Achonry while continuing as bishop of Elphin. Read more
Mass attendance rises in the UK, though still far below pre-pandemic levels
Though not yet near pre-pandemic levels, Mass attendance numbers are on the rise in England and Wales, according to figures... Read more
Eucharistic procession a ‘breakthrough’ in Ireland
A recent Eucharistic procession in Derry, Ireland, highlighted an inspiring revival of Catholic faith in a city synonymous with some... Read more
Pope makes surprise festival appearance with peace plea
Speaking from his residence at Casa Santa Marta in an unscheduled appearance via video, the pontiff praised music’s unique ability... Read more
Pastor of Medjugorje’s parish church to skeptics: ‘Come and see’
Father Zvonimir Pavicic, OFM, welcomed the recent Vatican recognition of the spiritual phenomenon at Medjugorje as a call to make... Read more
5 fascinating facts about the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes
On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Read more
Cardinal Koch rejects extreme traditionalist, progressive positions on Vatican II
Cardinal Kurt Koch reflected the tension between the two essential parts of the Second Vatican Council: fidelity to the sources... Read more
Allegations of abuse: Paris public prosecutor’s office will not investigate Abbé Pierre
The Paris public prosecutor’s office has announced that, despite serious allegations of abuse, it will not investigate Abbé Pierre because... Read more
Police charge teenager with stabbing classmate at Catholic high school in England
The alleged attacker reportedly stabbed 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose to death Feb. 3 at All Saints Catholic High School in the... Read more
