US News

Fr. Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist of Rome, speaks to CNA on May 22, 2013. | Russel Crowe at the Les Misérables red carpet movie premiere, Sydney, Australia on 21 December 2012.

Russell Crowe to star as the Vatican's chief exorcist in new film

Jul 20, 2022

By Maisy Sullivan

Actor Russell Crowe will star as the late Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s former chief exorcist, in an upcoming movie,... Read more

null

U.S. House passes same-sex marriage bill

Jul 20, 2022

By CNA Staff

The House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill on Tuesday that would federally recognize same-sex marriage, and provide... Read more

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Manhattan. Ivana Trump.

Ivana Trump's funeral to be held in Catholic church

Jul 19, 2022

By Maisy Sullivan

Ivana Trump’s memorial service to take place on Wednesday in Manhattan’s historic St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church. Read more

Sen. Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, California, 2019.

VP Kamala Harris repeats claim that religious Americans can support abortion

Jul 19, 2022

By Katie Yoder

The vice president's recent statement flies in the face of the Catholic Church's clear condemnation of abortion. Read more

null

Despite threats, pro-life support network continues to provide for mothers considering abortion

Jul 19, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, pro-life organizations have continued to serve pregnant women and their... Read more

Bishop Stephen D. Parkes

Savannah diocese to end Traditional Latin Masses in May 2023

Jul 19, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of Savannah has announced that Traditional Latin Masses in his Georgia diocese will cease in May... Read more

Kansas high school students Hannah Joerger (left) and Mara Loughman have been knocking on doors and encouraging voters to say yes to the Value Them Both amendment initiative Aug. 2, 2022.

Meet the high school students going door-to-door in defense of life

Jul 18, 2022

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Hannah Joerger and Mara Loughman are hoping Kansas voters will approve the Value Them Both amendment on Aug. 2.  Read more

Photo illustration.

U.S. bishops call House bill that would offer free abortions ‘a grave evil’

Jul 18, 2022

By CNA Staff

The bill would expand abortion access rather than help women and children. Read more

The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs case, June 24, 2022.

Catholic medical group challenges HHS directive on emergency abortions

Jul 18, 2022

By Katie Yoder

The largest association of Catholic individuals in health care is condemning the Biden administration for ordering health care providers to... Read more

California Capitol Building.

California Catholic Conference hopes for amendments that would limit harm of abortion bill

Jul 18, 2022

By Carl Bunderson

An amendment to a California abortion bill ensuring it would not protect cases of infanticide is just one of many... Read more

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., and the outgoing chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, presents pro-life initiative Walking with Moms in Need to the U.S. bishops on Nov. 17, 2021 in Baltimore.

Abortion a ‘human rights issue’ more than a religious issue, Archbishop Naumann says

Jul 18, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

“Value Them Both” amendment, if approved by voters Aug. 2, would allow state lawmakers in Kansas to pass legislation to... Read more

Father James Jackson, FSSP, appearing at a Nov. 15 arraignment before the Rhode Island District Court.

Father James Jackson arrested in Kansas

Jul 18, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The FSSP priest, awaiting trial on federal child pornography charges, allegedly violated the terms of his “pre-trial” release, a court... Read more

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, bishop emeritus of San Angelo, Texas.

Bishop Pfeifer: Catholic bishops must hold Biden accountable post-Roe

Jul 16, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Bishop Emeritus Michael Pfeifer of San Angelo, Texas, addressed his brother bishops and all pro-lifers in a new pastoral letter. Read more

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

Pro-life leaders react: House passes first abortion bills after Roe

Jul 15, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Katie Yoder

Democrats lack the votes to get the pro-abortion Women's Health Protection Act through the Senate. Read more

null

Is abortion ever allowed for Catholics? For a 10-year-old rape victim?

Jul 15, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Pro-life Americans are facing new questions about abortion in certain situations, such as the story of a 10-year-old rape victim... Read more

null

EWTN survey: Catholic voters back religious freedom, but aren't always consistent

Jul 15, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic likely voters tend to be strong supporters of religious freedom and conscientious objections in general, but conversations still need... Read more

Archbishop Allen Vigneron carries the Blessed Sacrament during a Corpus Christi procession in June 2016.

Poll finds half of Catholic likely voters believe in the Real Presence

Jul 14, 2022

By Carl Bunderson

A poll released this week found that of Catholic likely voters in the U.S., half believe in the Real Presence... Read more

Spray-painted graffiti outside Life Choices, a pro-life pregnancy center in Longmont, Colorado.

Poll: Catholic voters 'very worried' about attacks on churches and pro-life pregnancy centers

Jul 14, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic voters are worried about vandalism and attacks targeting churches and pro-life pregnancy centers, regardless of how often they attend... Read more

The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022. Pro-abortion demonstrators gradually made up a decided majority of the crowd as the day wore on.

Poll: Most Catholic voters favor abortion restrictions

Jul 14, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Where do Catholic voters stand on abortion? A new EWTN poll provide answers. Read more

null

New poll: Catholic voters sour on Biden, Democrats

Jul 14, 2022

By Zelda Caldwell

A majority of likely Catholic voters are unhappy with President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress, according to a poll... Read more