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Michael Warsaw attends a Solemn Mass for the 100th birthday of Mother Angelica in Rome, April 20, 2023.

EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw reflects on life and legacy of Mother Angelica on her 100th birthday

Apr 20, 2023

By CNA Staff

In this exclusive interview, Michael Warsaw speaks to Montse Alvarado about his personal relationship with and memories of Mother Angelica. Read more

A patient sees her growing baby during an ultrasound conducted at a check-up.

Mississippi to implement new pro-family measures after governor signs bills

Apr 20, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves this week signed into law several pieces of pro-life and pro-family legislation.  Read more

Mother Angelica. CNA file photo

Mother Angelica’s early years: a religious awakening born in the streets of Canton

Apr 20, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

In honor of Mother Angelica’s 100th birthday, we look at her life growing as the only child of a single... Read more

St. Michael the Archangel.

Call to ‘intense’ prayer: Boston Archdiocese responds to Satanic Temple’s convention

Apr 20, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The Archdiocese of Boston is responding to the Satanic Temple’s upcoming “SatanCon” event in Boston. Read more

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court courtroom in the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Catholic charity’s religious freedom case

Apr 20, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A Catholic charity that was denied legal recognition as a religious organization will have its case heard by the Wisconsin... Read more

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Twitter ends speech restrictions on transgender issues

Apr 19, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Twitter quietly updated its policy on “hateful conduct” to remove its bans on “deadnaming” and “misgendering” transgender people. Read more

The precious relics from the True Cross have been inlaid into the “Cross of Wales,” which will head Charles’ procession into Westminster Abbey, where he will be officially crowned.

Pope Francis gave a relic of the true cross to King Charles for his coronation

Apr 19, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Two pieces of the true cross on which Jesus was crucified will lead the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom’s... Read more

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Supreme Court extends temporary ruling lifting restrictions on abortion pill  

Apr 19, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a ruling Wednesday extending the court’s temporary pause on all restrictions on the abortion... Read more

Dr. Kevin Vost.

Remembering Dr. Kevin Vost — true gentleman, humble scholar, kindest of men 

Apr 19, 2023

By Zoe Romanowsky

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Kevin Vost, a man of many talents and virtues who wrote two dozen books... Read more

Former U.S. postal worker Gerald Groff believes his religious freedom was violated when he was reprimanded for refusing to work on Sundays.

Supreme Court seems open to considering more religious accommodations in the workplace

Apr 19, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority seemed open to expanding religious rights protections in the workplace during oral arguments Tuesday... Read more

James Grein speaks at the Silence Stops Now rally in Baltimore, Nov. 13, 2018.

Alleged victim of Theodore McCarrick says ex-cardinal abused him for years

Apr 18, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The criminal complaint filed in Wisconsin this week against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick was revealed to have come from James... Read more

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Minneapolis becomes first large U.S. city to allow Islamic prayer calls over speakers

Apr 18, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The mayor of Minneapolis on Monday signed into law a new ordinance allowing the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan,... Read more

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Tennessee bishops call for new gun laws after Nashville school shooting

Apr 18, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The Catholic bishops of Tennessee joined over 130 religious leaders in the state Tuesday in calling for tighter gun restrictions,... Read more

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Kansas and Arizona governors veto bills to protect babies born alive after botched abortions  

Apr 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a “born-alive” infant protection bill a week after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed... Read more

Historic Tower at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Lawmakers rebuke Biden administration for ending military hospital’s contract with Catholic priests

Apr 17, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Lawmakers are demanding answers from the Biden administration after a military hospital ended a contract with the Franciscan friars.  Read more

Faithful Catholics hold a procession in New York to honor the Virgin of the Clouds, venerated in Ecuador and Peru.

Only 30% of young U.S.-born Latinos are Catholic, study reveals

Apr 17, 2023

By Diego López Marina

A new study from the Pew Research Center found that the number of Latinos who identify as Catholic has declined... Read more

The Bowling Green Pregnancy Center in Bowling Green, Ohio, was vandalized in a “Jane’s Revenge” graffiti attack on April 15, 2023.

Ohio pregnancy center vandalized in ‘Jane’s Revenge’ attack

Apr 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A pro-life pregnancy center in Bowling Green, Ohio, was vandalized with “Jane’s Revenge” pro-abortion graffiti on Saturday.  Read more

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Washington state House passes bill to allow hiding minors’ gender transitions from parents 

Apr 17, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

A bill under consideration in Washington state would allow licensed youth shelters to withhold information from parents about gender transition.  Read more

Members of the staff at the pro-life Bella Health and Wellness healthcare clinic

Colorado judge exempts pro-life clinic from state’s ban on abortion pill reversal therapy

Apr 17, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A federal judge granted a pro-life health care clinic a temporary exemption from Colorado’s first-in-the-nation ban on the abortion pill... Read more

Theodore McCarrick

Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexual assault in Wisconsin

Apr 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been criminally charged with fourth-degree sexual assault in Wisconsin for an incident that allegedly occurred... Read more