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Pope accepts resignation of bishop investigated for ordinations with pre-Vatican II rite
French Bishop Dominique Rey said he was recently informed by the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador in France, that Pope Francis... Read more
More than 500,000 people pass through St. Peter’s Holy Door after Christmas opening
Pope Francis, the first “pilgrim of hope” to cross the Holy Door’s threshold, inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year by opening... Read more
Pope’s preacher speaks on his humanity, return to faith, and being a Bible ‘expert’
Father Roberto Pasolini, recently appointed as preacher of the Papal Household, opens up about his journey from teenage faith struggles... Read more
Catholic courtship is not a mini-marriage, expert says
Pep Borrell is a dentist by profession, but his passion is to know and spread profound countercultural truths about dating... Read more
Win or lose, players give glory to Jesus during college football playoffs
Athletes in this year’s college football playoffs have made it clear that the glory of a national championship comes only... Read more
Mass deportations ‘incompatible with Catholic doctrine,’ Cardinal McElroy says in DC debut
“The Catholic Church teaches that a country has the right to control its borders. And our nation’s desire to do... Read more
Young adults share SEEK’s influence in their search for Christ in Salt Lake City
Two young adults who attended SEEK25 in Salt Lake City to seek Christ and learn more about the Catholic faith... Read more
Canadian archbishop and Indigenous language scholar appointed to Winnipeg Archdiocese
Archbishop Murray Chatlain “was instrumental in the pastoral outreach to Indigenous communities in the north,” according to the B.C. Catholic. Read more
SEEK25 highlights theology of the body as a remedy for modern identity crisis
Speakers called on young Catholics to dive deeper into their understanding of human sexuality and their identity as sons and... Read more
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan will lead prayer at Donald Trump’s inauguration
“I believe President Trump and I believe that faith is stirring,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan said of Trump’s faith. “I believe... Read more
Shigemi Fukahori, Catholic atomic bomb survivor and peace advocate, dies at 93
In 2020, at a ceremony in Japan, the peace advocate said: “I am determined to send our message to make... Read more
Pope Francis on Epiphany: The star of the Magi symbolizes the love of God
“The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way... Read more
Pope Francis names Polish priest as new bishop for Western Australia diocese
The Perth-based priest brings decades of parish ministry and psychotherapy experience to his new role leading a diocese 1.5 times... Read more
Pope Francis appoints first-ever woman to head Vatican dicastery
Sister Simona Brambilla will lead the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life together with Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead Washington, D.C., Archdiocese
The 70-year-old cardinal succeeds Cardinal Wilton Gregory in leading the influential archdiocese that serves the U.S. capital. Read more
What’s next for AI in 2025? Catholic experts weigh in
CNA spoke with several leading Catholic experts on artificial intelligence to see where the technology might be headed in 2025. Read more
St. André Bessette: First Canadian-born saint was a healer who loved St. Joseph
Known as both a healer and for his devotion to St. Joseph, St. André Bessette led the effort to build... Read more
‘A great witness’: SEEK25 wraps up in Salt Lake City
The SEEK conference, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City from Jan. 1–5, is more like... Read more
American cardinal opens final jubilee Holy Door in Rome
Pilgrims who visit Rome during the jubilee, a holy year celebrated every 25 years, will have the opportunity to receive... Read more
Pope Francis: Bring hope with a ‘yes to life’ in jubilee year
“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of... Read more
