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Daniël Hussem and Emily Wilson-Hussem are the creators of the new Catholic dating app, SacredSpark.

New Catholic app hopes to ‘relight the hope of Catholic dating’

Oct 9, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Catholic speaker and content creator Emily Wilson-Hussem and her husband, Daniël Hussem, will launch a new Catholic dating app this... Read more

Pope Leo XIV receives a video from the Hope Border Institute from Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Celino on Oct. 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV to supporters of migrants in U.S.: ‘You stand with me, and I stand with you’ 

Oct 8, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Pope Leo XIV became “visibly emotional” upon receiving messages on Oct. 8 from immigrants fearing deportation in the United States,... Read more

St. Matthew's Cathedral, Washington, D.C.

Would-be attacker of DC Red Mass targeted Catholics, police say

Oct 8, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Louis Geri was arrested outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle before the annual “Red Mass” that welcomes... Read more

On Oct. 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a rehearing of the case filed by Apache Stronghold, a coalition of Native Americans and their supporters, that would have prevented the sale of a Native American sacred site to a mining company.

Native American group loses religious freedom appeal at Supreme Court

Oct 8, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A Native American group working to stop the destruction of a centuries-old religious ritual site has lost a last-ditch appeal... Read more

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Brooklyn Diocese consolidates Latin Mass to 2 sites amid priest shortage

Oct 8, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

“The bishop is taking the initiative here and seeing the writing on the wall. He does want to provide the... Read more

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High Court weighs free speech in Colorado’s law banning counseling on gender identity

Oct 8, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule whether Colorado’s law banning counseling on gender identity is legal. Read more

FDA sign outside their headquarters in Washington, D.C.

U.S. bishops: FDA approval of generic abortion drug is a ‘shocking inconsistency’

Oct 8, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug even as the administration is currently investigating the abortion drug for... Read more

Virginia State House.

Virginia bishops warn of ‘extreme’ pro-abortion amendment ahead of gubernatorial election

Oct 8, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A letter from Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout said the amendment would “allow virtually unlimited abortion... Read more

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CNA explains: When can Catholic employers fire employees for not following the Church?

Oct 8, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The dismissal of a New Jersey teacher from a Catholic school over her decision to be a surrogate has raised... Read more

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Mother Cabrini Institute aims to change ‘mental pattern’ of associating immigrants with crime

Oct 7, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

A new institute at Pope Leo XIV’s undergraduate alma mater wants to change the “mental pattern” that associates immigrants with... Read more

A woman prays the rosary at the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, on Sept. 28, 2024.

7 common myths and facts about the rosary

Oct 7, 2025

By Edie Heipel

October is designated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary. Here are seven common myths and facts... Read more

Gerard Bradley (left), Bishop Thomas Paprocki (center), and Father David Pignato (right) speak on a panel at Ave Maria School of Law Conference on Oct. 3, 2025, at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.

Bishop Paprocki, others talk faith formation of Catholic lawyers at Ave Maria conference

Oct 6, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

“Law certainly follows values,” Bishop Thomas Paprocki said in a panel discussion at an Ave Maria School of Law conference... Read more

Over 200 Christians were murdered by Islamist militants in Nigeria on June, 13, 2025.

Members of Congress, USCIRF push to designate Nigeria as country of particular concern

Oct 6, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Members of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country... Read more

Cathedral of St. Matthew, Washington, D.C.

Man arrested outside of D.C. Catholic church allegedly possessed molotov cocktail

Oct 6, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

A man was charged with possession of a molotov cocktail Sunday outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle... Read more

Members of Students for Liberty protest chemical abortions at March for Life, Jan. 24, 2025.

California law allowing anonymous abortion pill prescriptions endangers women, experts say

Oct 6, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

A new California law allowing doctors to anonymously prescribe abortion pills will endanger women, according to ethicists and medical professionals.   Read more

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Cash aid for moms: Michigan program cuts infant poverty, boosts families

Oct 6, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The first community-wide, unconditional cash transfer program for new families called Rx Kids began in January 2024 in Flint, Michigan,... Read more

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

For first time in U.S., Catholics will be able to venerate the habit of Padre Pio

Oct 5, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The rare opportunity will take place from Oct. 11–14 at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania, in... Read more

The broken Virgin Mary statue Kevin Matthews found in a dumpster.

New film tells story of how broken Virgin Mary statue changed the life of a radio host

Oct 4, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” is a new documentary recounting Matthews’ true story of fame, brokenness, and finding redemption... Read more

Young people listen to the stories of Christian youth with lived experience of mental health challenges as part of “The Sanctuary Youth Series” by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.

Burned-out pastor builds global mental health resources for churches

Oct 4, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The head of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, Daniel Whitehead, told CNA that amid an ongoing mental health crisis, the church... Read more

Boys swing on a rope during recess at Western Academy in Houston, Texas.

Texas boys school establishes policy to destroy smartphones

Oct 4, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

After years of boys (and their parents) repeatedly ignoring the rules, a private boys school in Houston is taking a... Read more