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Holy Spirit chose Pope Francis to be ‘instrument of Christ,’ Cardinal Pierre says
Pope Francis asked us “to be a Church which announces the good news of Christ,” Cardinal Christophe Pierre said on... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Pope Francis was ‘a man of the heart’
The late Pope Francis was “a man of the heart” who preached tenderness and mercy to the global Church, New... Read more
Catholic Relief Services ordered to pay ex-employee $60,000 in LGBT discrimination suit
The dispute came down to the court’s interpretation of the “ministerial exception,” a legal doctrine that exempts religious entities from... Read more
Longtime EWTN host Father Brian Mullady passes away
Brian Thomas Becket Mullady, OP, will be remembered for his strong media presence teaching the Catholic faith in an understandable... Read more
Colorado bishops call new law offering tax dollars for abortion a ‘tragedy’
As part of the new law, an earlier provision in the state constitution that prohibited public funds for abortion has... Read more
German group slams bishops’ same-sex blessing guide issued after Pope Francis’ death
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
‘Conclave’ fact vs. fiction: What does the hit movie get right and wrong?
Here’s a (non-exhaustive) look at what “Conclave” gets wrong — and gets right — about the process of electing a... Read more
CNA explains: Dire wolf ‘resurrection’? What Catholics should know
Here’s what Catholics should know about the dire wolves and what the Church might have to say about “resurrecting” extinct... Read more
Catholic Charities USA to launch nationwide traveling exhibit on Christian service
The exhibit, titled “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” will tour the U.S. for two and a... Read more
Professor fired for warning about child ‘gender transitions’ gets $1.6 million settlement
“Children deserve better than life-altering procedures that mutilate their bodies and destroy their ability to lead fulfilling lives,” psychologist Allan... Read more
Historian urges careful examination of record of Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust
“There has been a shift of late regarding Pius XII,” historian William Doino told CNA. Read more
Federal Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias gets underway
President Donald Trump formally established the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian bias on Feb. 6 by executive order. Read more
JD Vance on Pope Francis: ‘He was a great Christian pastor’
“A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and... Read more
Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections
Among those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during... Read more
Diocese of Buffalo will pay $150 million in sex abuse settlement
The Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will pay out a massive $150 million sum as part of a settlement with... Read more
Los Angeles Archdiocese reports highest number of Easter converts in 10 years
“We usually see a 10% increase from the year before,” Father Juan Ochoa said. “This year, it was about 45%.... Read more
During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems to support parental opt-outs for LGBT coursework
During oral arguments Tuesday, most of the justices on the United States Supreme Court appeared sympathetic toward parents in their... Read more
‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying
“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface... Read more
National Catholic Educational Association to highlight artificial intelligence
More than 3,200 are set to attend the National Catholic Educational Association 2025 Convention at Orange County Convention Center in... Read more
Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States
Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, visited the United States just once, nearly 10... Read more
