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Peace Cross, Bladensburg, Maryland.

Is this cross-shaped WWI memorial unconstitutional?

Jul 18, 2018

A petition has been submitted to the United States Supreme Court as part of an appeal to prevent the destruction... Read more

The Shroud of Turin in June 2015.

Study questions authenticity of bloodstains on Shroud of Turin

Jul 18, 2018

By Elise Harris

A study on the Shroud of Turin based on bloodstain pattern analysis used to investigate crime scenes has sparked fresh... Read more

Augustinians reach $1m settlement with sex abuse victims

Jul 18, 2018

The Order of Saint Augustine has reached a $1 million settlement with eight people who were sexually abused by two... Read more

Don’t let Philadelphia shut down Catholic foster agency, appeal says

Jul 18, 2018

The City of Philadelphia is selectively targeting religious foster agencies that cannot place children with same-sex couples, and a federal... Read more

Oregon Catholic school leader charged with embezzling $50K

Jul 18, 2018

A former advancement director at a Catholic school in Oregon has been charged with embezzling more than $50,000 from the... Read more

Sr. Mary Prema Pierick, superior general of the Missionaries of Charity, speaks at the Vatican, Sept. 2, 2016.

Missionaries of Charity express sorrow over scandal, openness to just inquiry

Jul 18, 2018

By CNA Staff

The superior general of the Missionaries of Charity said Tuesday the congregation is “deeply saddened and grieved” by the alleged... Read more

Servant of God Chiara Corbella Petrillo. Photo: Christian Gennari/ chiaracorbellapetrillo.it

Will this young Italian mother be made a saint? Canonization cause gets underway

Jul 18, 2018

A formal call for testimony has been issued, the first step of an investigation into the possible sainthood of Chiara... Read more

Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.

Chicago workshop seeks to expand immigrant-led ministry nationwide

Jul 18, 2018

A five-day training session in the Archdiocese of Chicago last week gathered leaders from across the country to learn about... Read more

Missionaries of Charity.

India to investigate Missionaries of Charity childcare homes after scandal

Jul 17, 2018

India's Ministry of Women and Child Development announced Monday that it has instructed states to inspect all childcare homes run... Read more

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Kavanaugh’s friends describe man of humility, service, faith

Jul 17, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Long-time friends and associates of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh say he is a sincere Catholic, committed to living the... Read more

Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

'Weeping' statue of Mary investigated by N.M. diocese

Jul 17, 2018

By CNA Staff

Weeping statue of Virgin Mary investigated by Las Cruces diocese Read more

Cardianl Jean-Louis Tauran, who was camerlengo from December 2014 until his July 5, 2018 death.

The Church is without a camerlengo

Jul 17, 2018

With the July 5 death of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the office of camerlengo is now vacant. A sensitive position, above... Read more

Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio speaks at a Vatican press conference Sept. 8, 2015.

Vatican's former legal chief says canon law should include care of creation

Jul 17, 2018

By Elise Harris

Church law should include care of creation, Vatican legal expert says  Read more

MINUSCA peacekeepers patrol the PK5 neighborhood of Bangui, Central African Republic, Oct. 22, 2017.

Central African bishops call for peace amid renewed violence

Jul 17, 2018

The bishops of the Central African Republic have urged Catholics not to give in to calls for revenge attacks on... Read more

Syrian refugees on the Syria/Turkey border.

Holy See hopes UN migration agreement will defend human dignity

Jul 16, 2018

The Vatican’s representative at the United Nations expressed hope that a new UN agreement on best practices for international migration... Read more

Pro-life advocates at the 45th annual March for Life, on Jan. 19 in Washington, DC.

Overturning ‘Roe’ no ‘magic bullet,’ NY archdiocese lawyer says

Jul 16, 2018

The Director of Public Policy for the Archdiocese of New York has said that overturning the Roe vs. Wade Supreme... Read more

Carmelite nuns.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel aids in spiritual warfare, bishop says

Jul 16, 2018

The Blessed Virgin Mary aids Catholics in spiritual warfare, the bishop of Lincoln, Neb., told a monastery of Carmelite nuns... Read more

Tenn. bishops speak out against executions

Jul 16, 2018

The bishops of Tennessee issued a letter to the state’s governor Friday, encouraging him to halt upcoming executions expected to... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates a wedding in Vatican City, July 14, 2018. Photo: provided by Fr. Arnoldo Rodrigues

Surprise! Pope Francis unexpectedly celebrates Vatican wedding

Jul 16, 2018

By CNA Staff

Surprise! Pope Francis unexpectedly celebrates Vatican wedding Read more

Friends and relatives bury the body of student Gerald Vasquez, shot dead during clashes with riot police in Divine Mercy church in Managua, Nicaragua, July 16, 2018.

In Nicaragua, paramilitaries attack bishop and besiege church

Jul 16, 2018

This weekend, paramilitaries in Nicaragua attacked a car carrying the Bishop of Esteli, and in a separate incident pro-government forces... Read more