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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, pictured in 2016.

NY Child Victims Act passes, Cuomo takes aim at bishops

Jan 29, 2019

By Ed Condon

The act, versions which had been passed by the state assembly six times over the last twelve years, was given... Read more

Pope Francis greets a married couple at a Wednesday General Audience.

Pope Francis: True love is found in fidelity

Jan 29, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Unity and fidelity in a Christian marriage can offer an example of true love to the world, Pope Francis said... Read more

Ashiq Mesih and Eisham Ashiq, Asia Bibi's husband and daughter, speak to CNA in Rome, April 15, 2015.

Court dismisses challenge to Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal

Jan 29, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

A petition to overturn last year’s acquittal of blasphemy charges against Catholic wife and mother Asia Bibi was dismissed by... Read more

The dome of St. Peter's Basilica.

Priest steps down from CDF following accusations of sexual harassment in confession

Jan 29, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

An Austrian priest and theologian has resigned from his position at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, amid... Read more

Members of the Bolivarian National Guard in Caracas, Jan. 27, 2019.

'Stop the repression,' Venezuelan bishops plead

Jan 29, 2019

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference is calling for an end to violence surrounding protests after... Read more

Raymond Nader.

Lebanese man finds hand of Providence in mystical experience

Jan 28, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Raymond Nader had spent years searching for the meaning of life, when during a moment of prayer in an old... Read more

The flag of Cuba.

Cuba’s first church inauguration since the revolution

Jan 28, 2019

The first new Catholic church in Cuba since the the country’s revolution 60 years ago was inaugurated on Saturday.  Read more

Felix Tshisekedi, newly-inaugurated DRC president, delivers a speech Jan. 24, 2019.

Six DRC bishops recognize election of Tshisekedi as president

Jan 28, 2019

Six bishops from the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recognized the election of Felix Tshisekedi... Read more

Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon.

Love God? Let your music aim high, Archbishop Sample says

Jan 28, 2019

Sacred music has a special role in the Catholic liturgy, and Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon has written... Read more

Doctor reading test results of pregnant woman by ultrasound.

New state-level laws show time is running out for Roe, pro-lifers say

Jan 28, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Several states, including New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, have either passed new laws expanding abortion access or... Read more

Archbishop Paul Coakley. Courtesy photo.

Archbishop Coakley: Keep tilling the 'good soil' of discipleship

Jan 28, 2019

Being and making disciples of Christ is a life-long project that requires a continued renewal of focus and recommitment to... Read more

The office of the Taoiseach in Dublin, Ireland.

Report: Pro-choice Irish pol denied Eucharist

Jan 28, 2019

A pro-choice Irish legislator has been denied the reception of Holy Communion, after he announced that he had voted in... Read more

World Youth Day 2019 volunteer Fadi George in Panama.

Middle Eastern pilgrims clear hurdles to attend World Youth Day

Jan 28, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

For many pilgrims at the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama City, attending the international event was as simple as... Read more

Young people at the Campo San Juan Pablo II for the World Youth Day Vigil, Jan. 26, 2019.

Diminished crowds at World Youth Day

Jan 28, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

The 15th international World Youth Day ended Sunday with a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis attended by hundreds of thousands... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane from Panama to Rome Jan. 28, 2019.

Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Panama

Jan 28, 2019

CNA's full transcript of the Pope's July 28 in-flight press conference from Panama City to Rome.  Read more

Pope Francis & Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti aboard the papal plane Jan. 28, 2019.

Pope Francis outlines key priorities for February sex abuse summit

Jan 28, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Speaking on the papal flight returning from Panama, the pope said he wanted the world’s bishops to receive a “catechesis”... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane to returning from Bangladesh Dec. 2, 2017.

Pope says he is against making priestly celibacy optional in the Latin rite

Jan 28, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Monday he is opposed to the idea of optional priestly celibacy in the Latin rite, and he... Read more

Detaining migrant children 'immoral and inhumane,' says Catholic group joining lawsuit

Jan 27, 2019

More than 10,000 migrant children still detained by the U.S. government are wrongly being used to lure undocumented family members... Read more

Pope Francis visits Casa Hogar in Panama City, Jan. 27, 2019.

Prayer gives vitality to all we do, Francis tells WYD volunteers

Jan 27, 2019

Pope Francis met with World Youth Day volunteers Sunday, thanking them for their service and reminding them of the importance... Read more

Pope Francis at World Youth Day in Panama Jan. 26, 2019.

Who is your neighbor? Someone who 'inconveniences' you, Francis says

Jan 27, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

On the final day of World Youth Day in Panama, Pope Francis met with the guests of a home for... Read more