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Pope Leo XIV warns against destructive spiral of autonomous weapons and escalation
Pope Leo XIV warned against the destructive spiral fueled by the arms race and the development of autonomous weapons. Read more
The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would... Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights key virtues for final days of Advent
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as... Read more
These are Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intentions for 2026
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026. Read more
Christian religious education in Northern Ireland ruled unlawful; bishops respond
A U.K. Supreme Court ruling has found that Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, but... Read more
Church in Jordan reopens as a rare window into pre-Constantinian Christianity
In Aqaba, Jordan, an archaeological church site is being highlighted as one of the world’s oldest purpose-built Christian worship spaces. Read more
Multiple Kansas Catholic schools targeted by apparent bomb hoax
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas confirmed in a press statement that “several” Catholic schools in the archdiocese had... Read more
State Department set to roll out religious worker visa plan next month
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a plan for religious worker visas would avoid giving preference to one denomination... Read more
Catholic Church needs to share ‘beautiful truth’ of humanity amid AI concerns, experts say
On Dec. 9 the Guardian U.K. reported that 40% of 13- to 17-year-olds in England and Wales affected by violence... Read more
CNA explains: What is natural family planning?
In an era when artificial contraception often dominates public discussions on family planning, the Catholic Church continues to champion natural... Read more
St. Francis and the story of the first Nativity scene
One of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi, loved Christmas so much that he created the first... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges a ‘more missionary’ Roman Curia and warns against internal divisions
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican... Read more
Some Protestant scholars welcome Vatican document clarifying Marian titles
Some Protestant scholars welcomed a Vatican document that clarified titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
Pope Leo XIV strengthens legal protections for employees of the Vatican and Holy See
Pope Leo XIV approved new labor regulations at the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See. Read more
Cardinal Dolan says of retirement: ‘I’ll always keep working’
Now that the Vatican has announced that Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, what comes next for the... Read more
