Latest Catholic News

Archbishop Joseph Naumann, joined by Cardinals DiNardo and O'Malley at the vigil Mass ahead of the MArch for Life 2019.

At pro-life Mass, Naumann calls for mercy

Jan 17, 2019

The pro-life movement must be one of mercy, said Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City Thursday night, at the opening... Read more

Regents Professor Mark Prausnitz holds an experimental microneedle contraceptive skin patch.

New birth control patch would administer contraception via self-injecting needles

Jan 17, 2019

Scientists and researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta are working on a birth control patch that would... Read more

Monstrance.

Indiana Catholic school opens 'adoration club'

Jan 17, 2019

By Perry West

It’s not unusual for a school to offer an after school drama or Spanish club. Some schools even offer a... Read more

Man bound hand and foot, vicitim of human trafficking.

Vatican releases online guide to combat $150 billion human trafficking industry

Jan 17, 2019

By Courtney Mares

With a new online guide, the Vatican seeks to combat the “ugly business” of human trafficking, which is estimated to... Read more

Motorists wait for gas at a Pemex station in Mexico City's La Condensa neighborhood during a shortage, Jan. 12, 2019.

Mexican bishops make statement on gasoline shortage

Jan 17, 2019

Amid a crisis caused by the shortage of gasoline in Mexico and the government's fight against the theft and adulteration... Read more

US Capitol building at night. Stock photo/Shutterstock

Amid shutdown, DC Catholic Charities aids furloughed workers

Jan 17, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

For three days, at a set time and location, any furloughed government worker or federal contractor is eligible to receive... Read more

John Moore bears a cross along US 50 in Nevada during his cross-country pilgrimage.

He's walked 2,800 miles to the March for Life

Jan 17, 2019

Last weekend, John Moore arrived at the Washington Monument in the US capital, after a walking pilgrimage from San Francisco... Read more

Senator Ben Sasse, who introduced the resolution in the Senate, pictured at the National Press Club, Oct. 2018.

Senate passes ‘religious test’ resolution on Knights of Columbus

Jan 17, 2019

By Ed Condon

The Senate yesterday passed a resolution saying it would be "unconstitutional" to consider membership in the Knights of Columbus a... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Comastri presides over the blessing of farm animals at the Vatican for the feast of St. Anthony the Great, Jan. 17, 2019.

Holy cow: Farm animals receive blessing outside St Peter's Square

Jan 17, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Farmers from across Italy brought their animals to the Vatican for a blessing Thursday, turning the street outside St. Peter’s... Read more

Bill to ban revenge porn introduced in Montana

Jan 17, 2019

The state of Montana is considering a bill that would criminalize revenge porn - the circulation of nude photos of... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl. CNA file photo

‘Unfathomable’ Wuerl forgot allegations, Ciolek says

Jan 16, 2019

By Ed Condon

The man who made a 2004 accusation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick said Wednesday he is in disbelief after... Read more

Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Hagatna, Guam. (public domain)

Guam archdiocese files for bankruptcy following sex abuse lawsuits

Jan 16, 2019

The Archdiocese of Agaña has filed for bankruptcy in federal court in the wake of numerous sex abuse allegations. The... Read more

US Capitol dome.

Pro-life Congress members ask Trump to veto any bills that expand abortion

Jan 16, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Pro-life members of Congress this week sent U.S. President Donald Trump two companion letters requesting that he veto any legislation... Read more

World Youth Day pilgrims in 2013.

Small, well-funded LGBT group to challenge Catholic teaching at World Youth Day

Jan 16, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

A U.S.-based coalition of dissenting Catholics, whose backers include wealthy non-Catholic funders, is sending a small group of LGBT activists... Read more

The Communities of Missionary Families have Mass with Archbishop Valenzuela of Asuncion before dispersing along the Paraguay River.

Missionary families evangelize indigenous towns in Paraguay

Jan 16, 2019

Some 60 people belonging to the Communities of Missionary Families conducted a mission beginning Jan. 1 in a series of... Read more

The White House.

Religious liberty innate to every human person, Trump says

Jan 16, 2019

Religious freeom is innate and must be protected, US president Donald Trump said in his proclamation for Religious Freedom Day,... Read more

Manx abortion bill receives royal assent

Jan 16, 2019

The Isle of Man's Abortion Reform Bill 2018 gained royal assent Tuesday, meaning women in the territory will soon be... Read more

Pro-life demonstrators awaits the Supreme in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, 2016.

Apostolic nuncio, not Wuerl, will celebrate Mass for Life

Jan 16, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Cardinal Donald Wuerl will not celebrate the Jan. 18 Mass for Life, to be held at a youth rally before... Read more

Pope Francis walks in St. Peter's Square Sept. 12, 2018.

Vatican: Abuse summit to help bishops know 'what they need to do'

Jan 16, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Just over a month ahead of the much-anticipated February meeting on sex abuse, the Vatican said the summit’s goal is... Read more

Pope Francis at a Wednesday general audience in Paul VI hall on Jan. 16, 2019.

Pope Francis: 'God loves you, even if you forget Him'

Jan 16, 2019

By Courtney Mares

God the Father will always be there for his beloved children, Pope Francis said Wednesday, with a reminder that the... Read more