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Fernando Moscardó (center) and his friend Patricia (far left) meet with Pope Leo XIV and Bishop Mikel Garciandía of Palencia (right) after the Holy Father’s general audience on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Young people present to Pope Leo XIV their spiritual renewal project for Europe

Jun 14, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV this week spoke with young people who have embarked on a “spiritual revolution” to restore Europe’s soul. Read more

The McCoppin family (from left): Alyssa, Courteney, James, Rhys, and Kelly, poses for a photo after entering the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on April 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Church in Manassas.

Virginia teen’s Catholic school journey inspires whole family’s conversion

After enrolling in Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Kelly McCoppin was immediately drawn to the Catholic faith... Read more

Volunteers and staff with Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley assist Latin American and Haitian migrants at a migrant shelter in McAllen, Texas.

House launches probe of Catholic nongovernmental organizations’ role aiding migrants

Jun 13, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Catholic Charities USA and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops are among those named in the investigation. Read more

Mother Carmen Rendiles and Dr. José Gregorio Hernández are scheduled to be proclaimed Venezuela’s first saints on Oct. 19, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV to canonize 7 saints on Oct. 19

Jun 13, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven blesseds on Oct. 19, including two Venezuelans: Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and María... Read more

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his enthusiastic witness to holiness that reaches “to the heights.”

Here is the miracle that makes possible Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

Jun 13, 2025

By Courtney Mares, Kate Quiñones

The Vatican has recognized two miracles attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession that make possible his canonization on Sept.... Read more

Pope Leo XIV presides over the first ordinary public consistory of cardinals of his pontificate on June 13, 2025, at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘The gravest form of poverty is not to know God’

Jun 13, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV has released his message for the ninth World Day of the Poor, which will be held on... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan stands at the altar during Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on May 26, 2024.

Gallup poll says many Americans think U.S. is becoming more religious

Jun 13, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“Thirty-four percent of U.S. adults believe religion is increasing its influence in American life, similar to the 35% measured in... Read more

Blessed Carlo Acutis.

10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis

Jun 13, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis on Sept. 7. A gamer and computer coder who loved the Eucharist,... Read more

Elizabeth Woning of the Changed Movement speaks at a gathering of ex-LGBTQ advocates and other members of the movement on the steps of the California state capitol to rally against counseling restrictions.

Ex-LGBTQ leaders at California rally oppose ‘conversion therapy’ counseling restrictions

Jun 13, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Under legislation that has been pushed in California and other states, therapists could be prosecuted for encouraging patients to follow... Read more

Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates march through the streets of Washington, D.C., during the 52nd annual March for Life on Jan. 24, 2025.

Pro-life sentiments are on the rise, according to Gallup poll

Jun 13, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

St. Anthony of Padua, by El Greco (c. 1580).

St. Anthony of Padua considered ‘all the world as his home’

Jun 13, 2025

By CNA Staff

Today the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, whose widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out... Read more

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Hundreds of women sue over contraceptive injections linked to brain tumors

Jun 13, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The legal action follows a 2024 French study that found that the use of medroxyprogesterone renders a woman five times... Read more

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China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment

Jun 13, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

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CNA explains: How do dioceses pay for bankruptcy and abuse settlements?

Jun 13, 2025

By Daniel Payne

In some cases, dioceses will borrow money to help pay settlements, including from affiliate organizations and services, but in other... Read more

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

Jun 13, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness,... Read more

A parental rights group sent a letter to several federal agencies asking them to investigate the YMCA’s alleged violation of Title IX policies on June 10, 2025.

Parents’ group urges federal investigation of YMCA over men in girls’ locker rooms

Jun 12, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A parental rights group has requested an investigation of alleged Title IX violations by the YMCA for permitting biological males... Read more

Bryan and Rebecca Gantt, two foster parents in Vermont, had their licenses revoked for refusing to embrace gender ideology.

Religious freedom, free speech advocates support Vermont couples barred from fostering

Jun 12, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Twenty-two states and various religious freedom advocates have filed friend-of-the-court briefs on behalf of two Vermont couples who are suing... Read more

French president Emmanuel Macron.

French president to push social media ban for children under 15

Jun 12, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

French President Emmanuel Macron has joined other European and North American leaders in a call for age verification requirements for... Read more

Miguel Uribe Turbay, Colombian senator and presidential hopeful; and Cardinal Luis José Rueda, archbishop of Bogotá.

Gravely wounded Colombian presidential hopeful improving; could be miracle, cardinal says

Jun 12, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, a husband and father, was gravely wounded on June 7 in Bogotá when... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025.

Charismatic renewal leader confident Pope Leo XIV will affirm movement’s status in Church

Jun 12, 2025

By Kristina Millare

“I truly believe Pope Leo will be very supportive of the renewal and of other lay movements,” said Shayne Bennett... Read more