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How priests prepare to say Mass
In preparation for Mass, priests make ready the sacred vessels, linens, and vestments that they use. Afterward, they take care... Read more
Catholic journalism expert reflects on the moral issues around privacy and data
CNA spoke recently with Dr. William J. Thorn regarding the recent investigation which led to the resignation of Msgr. Jeffrey... Read more
Major donations mean 'tremendous impact' for Catholic school students in western Pennsylvania
An anonymous donor and new partners will help continue millions of dollars in funding for a tuition aid program for... Read more
Lawsuit brings sex abuse allegations against New Hampshire bishop
Bishop Peter Libasci has been accused in a lawsuit of committing sexual abuse while a priest in New York during... Read more
Cardinal Kasper assails Traditional Latin Mass community for divisiveness
German prelate Cardinal Walter Kasper argued that the Traditional Latin Mass was a source of division and scandal within parishes... Read more
Pope Francis' Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Has your diocese responded yet?
Catholic clergy and lay people around the world continue to react passionately to newly imposed restrictions on the use of... Read more
Mississippi AG asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rulings
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to overturn two of its landmark rulings on abortion,... Read more
Despite criticism from Wisconsin AG, Milwaukee archdiocese stresses cooperation with new abuse cases
The Milwaukee archdiocese said that to its knowledge the Wisconsin attorney general’s inquiry into sexual abuse, which some critics say... Read more
Ninth Circuit favors Washington church in case against state abortion coverage mandate
A Washington church won its case against a state abortion coverage mandate on Thursday, in a ruling by a federal... Read more
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Annual Courage conference focuses on St. Joseph as model of chastity
The annual conference of the Catholic apostolate Courage International concluded last week, focusing on the example of St. Joseph. Read more
Pelosi defends taxpayer-funded abortion while citing Catholic faith
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday defended efforts to permit federal funding of elective abortions, and cited her own... Read more
EWTN’s Catholic News Agency names Shannon Mullen as Editor-in-Chief
CNA is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing independent Catholic media outlets. Read more
'Bullying Redirect' provides Christ-centered anti-bullying curriculum
Following the Columbine High School massacre in April 1999, Catholic educator and counselor Frank DiLallo knew he had to do... Read more
Cardinal Gregory speaks at immigration reform rally
Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, spoke Wednesday in support of congressional immigration reform alongside US Senators Chuck Schumer and... Read more
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Survey: A majority of US Catholics support the death penalty
One recent survey shows a majority of U.S. Catholics supporting use of the death penalty for murder convicts. The support... Read more
Do we have a Traditional Latin Mass? US bishops continue to respond to Traditionis custodes
Bishops throughout the United States have continued to respond to Pope Francis’ motu proprio on traditional liturgies, addressing the impact... Read more
New Hampshire moves to restrict late-term abortions
New Hampshire’s 2021 budget includes a limit on late-term abortions, a significant change from current policy which allows abortions up... Read more
US bishops' petition to preserve Hyde Amendment surpasses 130,000 signatures
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging Americans to sign their petition to save the “Hyde Amendment” from... Read more
New bill would defund public universities that provide on-campus abortions
Pro-life lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday to defund public colleges and universities that perform abortions or offer the abortion pill... Read more
Judge temporarily blocks Arkansas ban on most abortions
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Arkansas law banning almost all abortions, while the court considers whether it is... Read more
