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Former Sistine Chapel choir director Monsignor Massimo Palombella leads the choir during a performance on May 9, 2018, in New York City.

Vatican: Former choir director, manager convicted of embezzlement, abuse of office

Dec 10, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Two Vatican officials and one of their wives have been found guilty of embezzlement as part of an investigation into... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi after Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2022.

Nancy Pelosi criticizes Pope Francis’ China deal in interview

Dec 10, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The congresswoman from California and former speaker of the House of Representatives said she is “not too happy” about the... Read more

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021.

Democrats threaten to halt defense bill in feud over transgender drugs for minors

Dec 10, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Although the current draft was negotiated by Republican and Democratic lawmakers, some Democrats have considered abandoning the final version. Read more

President-Elect Donald Trump at the Elysee Palace on Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris.

Trump discusses 100-day plan, abortion pill, immigration, tax cuts in first interview

Dec 9, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Trump reaffirmed his support for IVF and said he would “probably” not restrict the abortion pill, though he refused to... Read more

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

U.S. bishops call for Biden to spare federal death row prisoners before leaving office

Dec 9, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The U.S. bishops have, as a body, been calling for an end to the federal death penalty since 1980 when... Read more

The Boston Children’s Museum is one of the participating museums in a program that provides free access to some of the city’s most famous museums twice a month to K–12 students — including, in a recent policy change, Catholic school students.

Boston mayor to include Catholic school students in free-museums program next year

Dec 9, 2024

By Matt McDonald

The expanded program, which offers free admission two Sundays a month for K–12 students, will now be open to Catholic... Read more

A bridge over the Mississippi River near St. Louis.

Why the mighty Mississippi was once named ‘River of the Immaculate Conception’

Dec 9, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“Immaculate” is not a word most people would use to describe the Mississippi River’s famously muddy waters. But Father Jacques... Read more

Father Chris Alar, MIC, provincial superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception.

Catholic priest calls Immaculate Conception dogma ‘key to everything,’ discusses new film

Dec 9, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Father Chris Alar, MIC, appears in the new Marian docudrama “I Am the Immaculate Conception,” to be released in theaters... Read more

The contemplative Sisters of the Monastery of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor, New York, support themselves by offering their hand-painted chinaware and other unique gifts for sale.

Christmas 2024: Handmade gifts from 14 Catholic monasteries

Dec 8, 2024

By Zelda Caldwell

A guide to some of our favorite handmade gifts to give and receive from religious communities and monasteries. Read more

Left to right: Father Timothy Gallagher, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Archbishop Nelson Perez, Archbishop Alexander Sample.

Catholic bishops to join health professionals for online mental health retreat

Dec 8, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Divine Fulfillment Conference, organized by Souls of the Christian Apostolate, is being held Dec. 27–29 online. Read more

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

Dec 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The documentary drama “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing” will make its television debut on EWTN on... Read more

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Dec 7, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated each year on Dec. 8. This year its observance is “transferred” to... Read more

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

Dec 7, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Demonstrating alongside activists, lawmakers, and medical professionals, the three men shared their stories with CNA. Read more

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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

Dec 6, 2024

By Daniel Payne

In July, the Texas attorney general sued the HHS over the change to Title X that eliminated parental consent requirements... Read more

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8 Republican senators sign letter opposing military draft for women in defense proposal

Dec 6, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“Never in our history have women been forced to register for the draft,” the senators wrote. Read more

An earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern California near the town of Eureka on Dec. 5, 2024.

Northern California parish evacuates after earthquake, tsunami warning

Dec 6, 2024

By Matt McDonald

The earthquake, which measured 7.0 on the magnitude scale, was felt at about 10:45 a.m. local time in Humboldt County,... Read more

Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” Dec. 5, 2024, said he originally wrote a book “three times” as long as his latest, “We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine,” and said that there’s “another book coming that includes the story of Job and the and the story of the Passion.”

Jordan Peterson: The Bible is a collection of ‘world-ordering’ ideas

Dec 6, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Renowned Canadian psychology professor Jordan Peterson on Thursday described the Bible as a collection of “world-ordering,” “civilization-engendering” ideas. Read more

The U.S./Mexico border in El Paso, Texas.

New Mexico bishops come out strongly against mass deportations

Dec 6, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“We urge the new administration to rethink this proposed deportation policy and instead return to bipartisan negotiations to repair the... Read more

The last ordinary public consistory to create new cardinals took place on Sept. 30, 2023.

What is a consistory? Your questions answered

Dec 6, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Here’s everything you need to know about this Saturday’s consistory. Read more

Pro-life activist Matthew Engelthaler places signs in front of Camelback Family Planning, an abortion clinic in Phoenix, on April 18, 2024.

CDC: Abortions declined slightly following reversal of Roe v. Wade

Dec 5, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of the latest pro-life and abortion-related policy developments in the United States.  Read more