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Mexico's bishops pray for the scores killed by pipeline blast
The bishops of Mexico have offered prayers and condolences following Friday's explosion of a fuel pipeline which killed at least... Read more
Martin Luther King Jr hailed as an example of 'artisans of peace'
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston has called civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. an exemplar of the “artisans of... Read more
After Covington Catholic students caught in social media maelstrom, fuller picture emerges
A wave of media attention engulfed this weekend a group of students who attended last week’s annual March for Life... Read more
Bishops ‘encouraged’ by Trump proposal for Dreamers, urge permanent solution
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has responded cautiously to President Donald Trump’s proposal to extend protections for those... Read more
What Catholics can learn from ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’
"Does it spark joy?" That question has become a rallying cry for fans of Japanese cleaning guru Marie Kondo, whose... Read more
Former vicar: Vatican already knew about sexual abuse allegations against Argentine bishop
In an exclusive report from the Associated Press, the former vicar to Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta said that the... Read more
Pope’s app 'Click to Pray' connects Catholics to a smartphone prayer network
Pope Francis launched an app Sunday called “Click to Pray,” which connects Catholics to a global network to share prayer... Read more
'I survived my mom’s abortion appointment:' Voices from the March for Life
The March, held Friday, traced the annual route along the National Mall in Washington, DC. It was the Dillers’ second... Read more
NY bishops lament bill to expand abortion in state
The bishops of New York decried Thursday the likely passage of the Reproductive Health Act, which would expand abortion access... Read more
When a baby dies, faith and medicine aim for compassion
Grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth can be heart-wrenching. As awareness of that difficulty grows, medical professionals and clergy strive to... Read more
Vatican transfers task of Ecclesia Dei to the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Saturday ending the pontifical commission Ecclesia Dei and creating an office within the Congregation... Read more
Terror cannot be the seed of peace, Bogota cardinal says after car bomb
Cardinal Ruben Salazar Gomez of Bogota said that terror can never be the seed of justice and peace, following Thursday's... Read more
Appeals court rules in Texas' favor over effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated Thursday a previous injunction barring Texas from stripping Planned... Read more
Sister resigns from Detroit seminary after sex abuse allegations
Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit announced this week the resignation of Sr. Mary Finn, 84, a long-time faculty member and... Read more
Knights on parade: With the Knights of Columbus at the March for Life
CNA spent the 2019 March for Life getting a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Knights of Columbus during... Read more
Amid curriculum controversy, Franciscan University president calls for unity
The president of Franciscan University of Steubenville said Monday that the university is committed to a faithful Catholic approach to... Read more
'Every life is worth protecting,' President Trump, VP Pence tell March for Life
The March for Life again gathered myriad pro-life advocates to mark the anniversary of legalized abortion in America, and in... Read more
Pope Francis tells Christians to share their gifts with each other
The path to Christian unity takes a willingness to acknowledge and share in the gifts other Christian communities have also... Read more
Senate fails to advance bill to ban federal abortion funding
In a procedural vote on Thursday, the Republican-led U.S. Senate failed to advance a bill that would prohibit taxpayer funding... Read more
'You are renewing American society' nuncio tells Mass for Life
More than 18,000 pro-life marchers filled the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington January 18 for the annual Youth Rally... Read more
