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Pope Francis to young people: Prepare yourselves for marriage, don’t get divorced
In an exhortation to young people published after his death, Pope Francis urged couples to prepare properly for marriage. Read more
Adopt a cardinal: How Catholics can pray for the electors of the next pope
Monsignor Roger Landry encouraged Catholics to pray for the cardinals in a video message from St. Peter’s Square on Monday. Read more
Canada elects Liberal Party prime minister; life issues fall by wayside
Canadians voted Monday to elect Liberal Party leader Mark Carney to a full term as prime minister following a tight... Read more
Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be... Read more
Haiti’s first and only cardinal set to vote in upcoming conclave to elect new pope
Following the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Chibly Langlois released a statement honoring the life and ministry of the pontiff... Read more
Trump approval rating still high among Christians, poll finds
Trump’s approval rating continues to be highest among white evangelical Protestants, while Catholics are almost split at 42%, according to... Read more
CNA explains: What is a conclave and how does it work?
The conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7. Here’s what you need to know about what... Read more
Pope Francis’ praise for St. Catherine of Siena
The late pope sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in 2021 calling her “a great... Read more
Full text: Homily of Cardinal Reina on third day of Novendiales
Here is the full text of a working translation of the homily of Cardinal Baldassare Reina on the third day... Read more
‘Discern and order’: Cardinal calls for continuation of Pope Francis’ reform path
Speaking at St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, the 54-year-old vicar general for the Diocese of Rome described how the faithful... Read more
Kurdish family helped by Pope Francis: ‘He saved us’
Imán Nader and her family were living in a refugee camp in Cyprus when Pope Francis came to visit. Read more
Study of over 865,000 abortion pill patients: 11% suffer ‘serious adverse events’
The study discovered that 10.93% of women suffer at least one “serious adverse event” within 45 days of taking mifepristone... Read more
Meet the 5 oldest cardinals taking part in the 2025 conclave
Fifteen cardinals taking part in the upcoming conclave are 79 years old — some making it under the cutoff just... Read more
‘This is Francis:’ A Vatican photographer remembers phone call from the pope
Daniel Ibañez, CNA and EWTN News Vatican photographer, remembers his phone ringing on an ordinary weekday morning in December 2018. Read more
Texas bishops back ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ bill to turn parish land into affordable homes
The Yes in God’s Backyard bill would let churches and other faith institutions build mixed‑income housing on land they already... Read more
Cardinals discuss Church’s future challenges as Sistine Chapel preparations begin
During the meeting, approximately 20 cardinals delivered addresses on “themes of particular relevance for the future of the Church,” according... Read more
Meet the 5 youngest cardinals taking part in the conclave
Among the 135 cardinals who are eligible to vote in a conclave, 15 of them are under the age of... Read more
Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning
Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis late last week was... Read more
May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election
The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church... Read more
CNA explains: What is the St. Malachy prophecy, and why are people talking about it?
The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also... Read more
