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Catholic Charities USA sign at its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Catholic Charities USA to launch nationwide traveling exhibit on Christian service

Apr 24, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The exhibit, titled “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” will tour the U.S. for two and a... Read more

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Professor fired for warning about child ‘gender transitions’ gets $1.6 million settlement

Apr 24, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

“Children deserve better than life-altering procedures that mutilate their bodies and destroy their ability to lead fulfilling lives,” psychologist Allan... Read more

Pope Pius XII.

Historian urges careful examination of record of Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust

Apr 24, 2025

By Martin Barillas

“There has been a shift of late regarding Pius XII,” historian William Doino told CNA. Read more

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks on the U.S. opioid crisis at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 23, 2025.

Federal Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias gets underway

Apr 23, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump formally established the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian bias on Feb. 6 by executive order. Read more

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Vatican

JD Vance on Pope Francis: ‘He was a great Christian pastor’

Apr 23, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

“A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and... Read more

Stephanie Gabaud receives a blessing from Pope Francis at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Sept. 24, 2015.

Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections

Apr 23, 2025

By Joe Bukuras, Tessa Gervasini

Among those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during... Read more

Assets sold to help pay a massive clergy sex abuse settlement in the Diocese of Buffalo, New York, include the diocese’s former headquarters, pictured here, in downtown Buffalo.

Diocese of Buffalo will pay $150 million in sex abuse settlement

Apr 23, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will pay out a massive $150 million sum as part of a settlement with... Read more

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Archdiocese reports highest number of Easter converts in 10 years

Apr 23, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

“We usually see a 10% increase from the year before,” Father Juan Ochoa said. “This year, it was about 45%.... Read more

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During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems to support parental opt-outs for LGBT coursework

Apr 22, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

During oral arguments Tuesday, most of the justices on the United States Supreme Court appeared sympathetic toward parents in their... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the “Garden of Angels” section of the Laurentino Cemetery in Rome on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, 2024.

‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying

Apr 22, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface... Read more

Attendees at the National Catholic Educational Association 2024 Convention in Pittsburgh.

National Catholic Educational Association to highlight artificial intelligence

Apr 22, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

More than 3,200 are set to attend the National Catholic Educational Association 2025 Convention at Orange County Convention Center in... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the United States bishops at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 23, 2015.

Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States

Apr 22, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, visited the United States just once, nearly 10... Read more

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 21, 2025. President Trump signed a proclamation at the event ordering flags to be flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis,” who died Monday. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset.

UPDATE: Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome

Apr 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump ordered all federal and state flags to be flown at half-staff to show respect for Pope Francis... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

U.S bishops mourn Pope Francis’ death, recall his ‘pastoral’ legacy

Apr 21, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the USCCB, remembered Pope Francis “for his outreach to those on the margins of the... Read more

EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw meets with Pope Francis during an audience with participants in the plenary meetings of the Dicastery for Communication, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.

EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Death of Pope Francis a ‘moment of personal grief’ for Catholics

Apr 21, 2025

By Daniel Payne

"Together with our entire EWTN Family, I mourn his passing and join the Church in prayers for the repose of... Read more

State capitol in Dover, Delaware.

‘Government-sanctioned suicide’: Delaware governor set to sign assisted suicide bill

Apr 19, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The measure will “[permit] a terminally ill individual who is an adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication... Read more

Texas capitol in Austin.

Texas bishops hail passage of school choice bill in state Legislature

Apr 19, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

The bill would create a $1 billion Education Savings Account program, giving eligible families up to $10,000 per student to... Read more

A damaged bus and vehicles after a Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Palm Sunday bombing in Ukraine claims 34 victims, including 15 children

Apr 18, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more

Florida State University students wait for news amid an active shooter incident at the school’s campus in Tallahassee, Florida, Thursday, April 17, 2025.

UPDATE: Catholic students pray, assist others amid mass shooting at Florida State University

Apr 17, 2025

By Daniel Payne

News outlets reported on Thursday afternoon that multiple people had been injured during a shooting on the campus. Read more

The National Catholic Educational Association report highlights that 18% of students in U.S. Catholic schools use school choice programs, up by nearly 5% from last year.  

U.S. Catholic schools report indicates school choice programs on the rise

Apr 17, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

In the 2024-2025 school year, there were 1.6 million Catholic school students and more than 150,000 professional staff members, with... Read more