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The Vatican-London investment scandal: A CNA explainer

Dec 18, 2019

Since October, CNA has been covering a Vatican financial scandal involving an investment in a London luxury apartment development through... Read more

Rep. Barry Loudermilk.

Rep. Loudermilk defends comparison of Trump impeachment to Pontius Pilate and Jesus Christ

Dec 18, 2019

A Georgia congressman’s office defended a claim made Wednesday that Jesus Christ was afforded more rights during the trial that... Read more

Director Fernando Meirelles talks with Jonathan Pryce during the filming of "The Two Popes."

Does 'The Two Popes' fairly represent Francis and Benedict? Critics say ‘no’ 

Dec 18, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

While filmmakers say the "The Two Popes" is a work of fiction, the movie’s director also says it represents his... Read more

Pope Francis incenses the nativity scene in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 24, 2017.

Pope Francis: Nativity scenes show a 'domestic Gospel'

Dec 18, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Wednesday called Christmas nativity scenes a “domestic Gospel,” which helps to make the Holy Family present in one’s... Read more

Priests respond to Archbishop Paglia: 'Accompaniment isn't directionless'

Dec 18, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

After a prominent archbishop commented to journalists last week that he would hold the hand of a person dying of... Read more

Teens deserve better than Planned Parenthood in LA schools, critics say

Dec 18, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

As Planned Parenthood prepares to open as many as 50 centers in Los Angeles public high schools, critics are warning... Read more

A human embryo in the seventh week of ectopic pregnancy in a Fallopian tube.

Ohio legislator didn't consult with doctors before crafting bill on ectopic pregnancy

Dec 17, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

An Ohio state representative told the Cincinnati Enquirer Dec. 17 that he did not consult with doctors before crafting a... Read more

Alberto Fernandez assumes the office of President of Argentina, Dec. 10, 2019.

Argentina updates protocol assuring abortion access for rape victims

Dec 17, 2019

The administration of Argentine president Alberto Fernández, who took office last week, has updated the country's abortion protocol to guarantee... Read more

Lawmakers in Mexican state defeat bill to expand legalization of abortion

Dec 17, 2019

By ACI Prensa

Last week, the Hidalgo state legislature in Mexico defeated a bill that would have legalized abortion up to 24 weeks... Read more

The White House, Washington, DC.

White House hosts Catholic leaders for religious freedom briefing

Dec 17, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The off the record briefing, held in the Indian Treaty room of the Executive Office Building, focused on “life, religious... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Nov. 13, 2019.

Analysis: Action on pontifical secrecy widely praised, but US Catholics still waiting on McCarrick

Dec 17, 2019

By JD Flynn

In a pair of unexpected decrees issued Tuesday morning, Pope Francis removed the obligation of pontifical secrecy from clerical sexual... Read more

US House of Representatives.

House passes spending bills, strips out pro-abortion language

Dec 17, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The House on Tuesday passed two large spending bills that were stripped of pro-abortion language, ultimately satisfying pro-life advocates.  Read more

Gavin Ashenden, who was consecrated a bishop in a Continuing Anglican ecclesial community, and who will be received into the Catholic Church Dec. 22, 2019. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.

Former Continuing Anglican bishop to be received into the Catholic Church

Dec 17, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Gavin Ashenden, a former Honorary Chaplain to the Queen in the Church of England who was consecrated a bishop in... Read more

Raffaele Mincione.

Vatican’s investment funds were vehicles for Italian bank fraud

Dec 17, 2019

By Ed Condon

Two investment funds used by Vatican dicasteries were also used by a major Italian bank to conceal illegal investments for... Read more

Canadian sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz poses next to his sculpture, 'Angels Unawares.'

'Angels Unawares' - Vatican migration sculpture coming to United States

Dec 17, 2019

By Courtney Mares

In 2019, Pope Francis unveiled a new bronze sculpture in St. Peter’s Square, “Angels Unawares,” a depiction of migrants throughout... Read more

Seasonal agricultural workers in Salinas, Calif.

Bishops praise House agriculture workers bill, urge Senate to pass

Dec 17, 2019

The U.S. bishops have praised the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, which creates a new status... Read more

The Vatican and IDI financial scandal: A CNA explainer

Dec 17, 2019

Here’s the IDI scandal in a nutshell:  Read more

Archbishop Luigi Ventura, then-Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, speaks at a Mass and Concert held in Ottawa, April 2, 2009.

Accused nuncio to France resigns post

Dec 17, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Tuesday accepted Archbishop Luigi Ventura's resignation as apostolic nuncio to France. Ventura was accused of sexual assault earlier... Read more

Pope Francis on May 29, 2019.

Pope Francis lifts pontifical secret from legal proceedings of abuse trials of clerics

Dec 17, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis declared Tuesday that the pontifical secret will no longer apply in cases of accusations and trials involving abuse... Read more

Catholic dating gets a makeover

Dec 17, 2019

By Mary Farrow

It all started with a Twitter rant.  Read more