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Supporters of former president Donald Trump watch as he holds a rally in the historically Democratic district of the South Bronx on May 23, 2024, in New York City.

New poll shows Latino voters helped Trump win the overall Catholic vote in 2024 election

Jan 1, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

According to the data, a large portion of Trump’s improved performance among Catholics came from Latino voters while a smaller... Read more

Andrei Rublev, “The Nativity,” 1405.

Why the Church begins the year celebrating Mary, the mother of God

Jan 1, 2025

By John Grondelski

Catholic teaching has held together the mystery of “one Person with two natures” from the very beginning. Read more

Participants pray during a peace walk in Baltimore promoted by the Archdiocese of Baltimore,  Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

Catholics join other faith leaders for Baltimore prayer walk in memory of homicide victims

Dec 31, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The coalition met at St. Joseph’s Monastery Parish in the city’s Irvington neighborhood before holding a prayer walk to My... Read more

St. Mary’s Basilica in Phoenix.

Arizona bishops express ‘grave concern’ over possibility of migrant arrests at churches

Dec 31, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The signers of the op-ed included Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix and Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson as well... Read more

Eucharistic Adoration at Lucas Oil Stadium during the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, July 17-21, 2024.

CNA’s top Catholic news stories of 2024

Dec 31, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

2024 was filled with memorable and impactful moments for Catholics around the world.  Read more

Ascension’s new podcast “The Rosary in a Year” with Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, begins Jan. 1, 2025.

Catholic priest hopes new ‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast will build ‘muscle of prayer’

Dec 31, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Hosted by Father Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, “The Rosary in a Year” podcast will consist... Read more

A student workshop at The College of St. Joseph the Worker.

West Virginia awards Catholic ‘trade college’ $5 million grant for expansion

Dec 30, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

St. Joseph the Worker, which is based in Steubenville, Ohio, teaches construction trades to students while providing a bachelor’s degree... Read more

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Homelessness rose 18% in the past year, HUD report shows

Dec 30, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

HUD’s figure represents an increase of 118,376 people and an 18% jump from the number of homeless people counted in... Read more

Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick arrives at Massachusetts’ Dedham District Courthouse for his arraignment on Sept. 3, 2021.

Judge says Wisconsin trial against McCarrick will remain suspended until his death

Dec 30, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The criminal case against McCarrick in Wisconsin was suspended in January after a psychologist hired by the court found that... Read more

Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, California.

UPDATE: Oakland Diocese denies it used diocesan fund to hide money from abuse victims

Dec 30, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The filing claims the diocese “perpetrated a fraudulent scheme to funnel substantial assets away from what would soon become its... Read more

Father Lawrence Hecker pleaded guilty this week to kidnapping and raping a teenage boy in the 1970s, heading off a long-delayed trial that launched with an indictment last year. 

Louisiana priest Lawrence Hecker dies in prison after life sentence over rape of teenager

Dec 30, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Lawrence Hecker was indicted in September 2023 on felony charges related to allegations that he raped an underage teenage boy... Read more

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024.

Pope Francis remembers Jimmy Carter’s ‘firm commitment’ to peace, reconciliation

Dec 30, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The former president died on Dec. 29 at age 100 after entering hospice care in February 2023. Read more

Catholic Land Movement co-founders Andrew Ewell (top left) and Michael Guidice (top right), pictured here on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica.

In Vatican meetings, Catholic Land Movement proclaims faith, family, and farming

Dec 30, 2024

By Martin Barillas

Michael Guidice and Andrew Ewell founded Catholic Land Movement, an initiative that traces its lineage to the Catholic Land Associations... Read more

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter makes a short speech from the stage during the Billy Graham Library Dedication Service on May 31, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Christian faith a hallmark of former president Jimmy Carter’s life

Dec 29, 2024

By Peter Pinedo, Ken Oliver-Méndez

A clear and consistent profession of Christian faith, both in word and deed, characterized the life former U.S. president Jimmy... Read more

Procession for the final Mass at the SEEK conference Jan. 5, 2024, in St. Louis.

‘Follow Me’ SEEK conference to debut satellite event in Washington, D.C. 

Dec 29, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

For the first time, the annual Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ SEEK conference will take place in two locations: Salt... Read more

St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick, Massachusetts, on its opening day, Dec. 2, 2024.

Massachusetts Catholic school expands with $20 million classical-inspired building

Dec 28, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

A group of home schooling moms in Massachusetts banded together more than a decade ago with a vision: a classical... Read more

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White House backs off contraceptive mandate, potential win for Little Sisters of the Poor

Dec 27, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice stating it has opted to withdraw rule changes to the... Read more

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Texas sues NCAA over men in women’s sports, alleges ‘deceptive’ practices

Dec 27, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The NCAA allows biological men who identify as transgender women to participate in women-only sports competitions if they bring down... Read more

A relic of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (left) and a relic of St. Vincent de Paul (right) from the collection of relics housed at Manhattan University.

Catholic university in the Bronx now houses large collection of relics

Dec 27, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Founded by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle in 1680, the Brothers of Christian Schools began to set up schools for poor... Read more

Jimmy Mitchell (front row, far left) leads a group of Jesuit students in a walking rosary after school.

Jesuit High School ignites faith, inspires students to pursue priesthood

Dec 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

From lukewarm faith to priesthood, Jesuit High School is transforming the lives of young men. Read more