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Pittsburgh diocese announces first wave of parish mergers
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced the first results of a sweeping reorganization of its parishes, creating five new parishes... Read more
‘Mayor Pete’ backs no-limits abortion
In defending unrestricted abortion, Buttigieg appeared to put himself at odds with the majority of voters both in his own... Read more
French bishops’ conference to hear testimonies from children of priests
French bishops will meet with the children of priests in June to hear their testimonies of hidden suffering. Read more
A pilgrim people: The Warriors to Lourdes share their stories
CNA had a chance to get to know some of the more than 200 pilgrims who traveled to Lourdes as... Read more
California confession bill amended, but still would require priests to violate seal
California’s state senate will vote on a bill that would require priests to violate the seal of confession in certain... Read more
As Australian Catholic school abandons tests and grades, critics are concerned
A Catholic school in west Sydney has done away with grades, class levels, and tests to promote a more personalized... Read more
Pope: Christ's love helps us love those 'on the other side'
The boundless love with which Jesus Christ loves each and every person is the same love Catholics are compelled to... Read more
US bishops oppose Trump immigration plan, say families are foundational
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced concern over President Donald Trump’s new immigration plan, stressing that families should be... Read more
Wisdom, gratitude, healing, fellowship: A military family’s journey to Lourdes
Every pilgrim to Lourdes has their own motivations and reasons for making the journey. For the Mayors, the International Military... Read more
Pope Francis: Wasting food shows a lack of concern for others
In a meeting with members of the Federation of European Food Banks Saturday, Pope Francis warned against food waste, which... Read more
Humility should be the foundation of media work, pope tells journalists
Pope Francis told journalists Saturday that their profession has a great responsibility, the foundation of which should be humility. Read more
Venezuelan bishops say ending legislative immunity 'hijacks' democracy
The Venezuelan bishops’ conference has expressed opposition to a decision of the country’s Supreme Court, which has requested that legislative... Read more
The ‘young man with a big, good heart’: STEM hero Kendrick Castillo laid to rest
On a warm Friday morning in May at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Littleton, Colorado, about 40 Knights of Columbus... Read more
Signatura: Geissler 'acquittal' came after formal process
The Vatican announced Friday that a former Curial official accused of sexual solicitation in the confessional was found not guilty... Read more
Pope offers words of encouragement to African missionaries
Pope Francis spoke to African-based missionaries gathered at the Vatican on Friday, applauding their efforts to show compassion to the... Read more
Archbishop of Erbil: Is the US abandoning Christians at risk in Iraq?
Archbishop Bashar Warda, one of the leading voices on behalf of persecuted and displaced Christians in Iraq, released today an... Read more
Pope Francis tells medical professionals to defend life
Pope Francis Friday encouraged medical professionals to defend and promote life, highlighting the practice of conscientious objection in today’s healthcare... Read more
Despite religious freedom concerns, House passes Equality Act
The House of Representatives passed the controversial Equality Act on Friday, amid heated opposition from those who argue it would... Read more
Pro-life activists call for acquittal of doctor who refused to perform abortion in Argentina
Pro-life advocates in Argentina have called for the acquittal of Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, whose trial started May 13 in... Read more
‘Stand firm for life against the evil opposing it’ Kentucky governor says
Gov. Matt Bevin made the call during as states across the country continue to debate abortion related legislation. Read more
