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A statue depicting the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the parish church of St. Nicholas in Krapina, Croatia.

Is your U.S. diocese participating in Pope Francis' consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Find out here.

Mar 18, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis has asked all the bishops of the world to join him in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the... Read more

Sr. Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC.

The latest on Sister Dede: D.C. has given her a religious exemption from vaccination mandate

Mar 18, 2022

By CNA Staff

Sister Deirdre Byrne says she can resume her work as a physician and surgeon in Washington, D.C., after officials there... Read more

Pope Francis talks to young people in St. Peter’s Basilica, March 15, 2022.

Hope in Christ, Pope Francis urges religious education conference

Mar 18, 2022

By Carl Bunderson

Pope Francis encouraged those participating in the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress to hope in Christ’s mercy and to be... Read more

A reliquary containing relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the Church of Sant'Angela Merici in Rome, Oct 11, 2021.

A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ heart is coming to New York

Mar 18, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The relic will be brought from Italy to New York City on April 3. Read more

Pope Francis talks to young people in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 15, 2022.

Pope Francis invites Catholic bishops worldwide to join him in consecrating Russia, Ukraine

Mar 17, 2022

By Alejandro Bermudez

In a letter sent urgently on Mar. 17 to all U.S. Bishops, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop... Read more

Downtown view of Jefferson City, Missouri, with the State Capitol at dusk.

Missouri lawmaker says controversial bill won't outlaw ectopic pregnancy treatment

Mar 17, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

A Missouri lawmaker plans to amend a bill concerning ectopic pregnancies to allay concerns that it would outlaw treatment for... Read more

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Black Catholic worship is unique — but majority-Black parishes are rare, survey says

Mar 16, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

A new survey of Black Catholics in the United States sheds light on what makes Black expressions of Catholicism unique,... Read more

A classroom of St. Anthony of Padua School in Parma, Ohio, reopened in temporary facilities after a February arson.

Parma's St. Anthony of Padua School settles into temporary quarters in fire's aftermath

Last week, dozens of volunteers were scurrying through St. Bridget of Kildare School in Parma unloading and organizing thousands of... Read more

Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova and Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia speak at the National Press Club on March 15, 2022.

Ukraine 'genocide' represents 'David and Goliath' battle, say ambassador, archbishop

Mar 15, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Ukraine leaders are condemning Russia’s invasion of the country, with the Ukrainian ambassador calling the situation a “full-scale genocide” and... Read more

Our Lady of Fatima.

Here are resources on the 1984 consecration of Russia

Mar 15, 2022

By CNA Staff

With the announcement that Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25, interest... Read more

Pope Francis in Fatima, 2017.

Here's what you need to know about consecration of Russia and Ukraine by Pope Francis

The Vatican's surprise announcement March 15 that Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary... Read more

Sister Deidre Byrne, POSC, MD

D.C. restores Sister Dede's medical license during COVID-19 vaccine legal battle

Mar 15, 2022

By CNA Staff

Sister Deirdre Byrne, perhaps better known as “Sister Dede,” says she can temporarily resume her work as a physician and... Read more

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What's in Colorado's abortion bill? Here's why pro-lifers are alarmed

Mar 14, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Colorado lawmakers are debating The Reproductive Health Equity Act, a piece of legislation which would codify Colorado’s place as one... Read more

Marty Walsh, United States Secretary of Labor under Joe Biden, who will be given the Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice Medal by Catholic Memorial School April 1, 2022.

Massachusetts prolifers lament Catholic school's choice to honor pro-abortion cabinet member

Mar 14, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

A coalition of Catholic and pro-life organizations in Massachusetts is speaking out against the decision of a Boston Catholic school... Read more

The ruined Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, built in 1862, in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region.

LA Archdiocese announces special collection for those suffering in Ukraine

Mar 12, 2022

By CNA Staff

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has asked parishes to add a special collection during the weekends of March 12-13 and... Read more

Planned Parenthood gets millions of dollars in federal support each year.

Pro-life curbs preserved but Planned Parenthood still gets millions in massive spending bill

Mar 12, 2022

By Katie Yoder

While the new $1.5 trillion spending bill for the federal government promises to place millions into the pockets of Planned... Read more

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Pro-life leaders applaud Texas Supreme Court ruling upholding Heartbeat Act

Mar 11, 2022

By Shannon Mullen

The Texas Supreme Court ended a final challenge to the state’s Heartbeat Act Friday, leaving in place one of the... Read more

Sister Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC.

If this nun-doctor can't get a vaccine religious exemption, who can?

Mar 11, 2022

By Shannon Mullen

If a Roman Catholic nun who is a doctor serving the poor in DC can't get a religious exemption to... Read more

Members of the public wait to enter a hearing on an abortion bill at the Colorado capitol in Denver, March 9, 2022.

Colorado abortion bill dehumanizes the unborn, public testifies

Mar 10, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Following a marathon public hearing on a proposal to codify unrestricted abortion into Colorado law, a state committee passed the... Read more

Dr. Francis Collins

Report: Top Biden science advisor defended using aborted baby parts in research while NIH director

Mar 10, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Pro-life leaders are challenging Dr. Francis Collins, a top Biden science advisor, after a new report claimed that he defended... Read more