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Nigerian priests Father George Ehusani, founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) and executive director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, and Father Hyacinth Ichoku, the vice chancellor of  Veritas University Abuja, expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, noting recent activities by the less-known Lakurawa jihadist group in the country’s northwest region.

‘We are in trouble’: Catholic priests lament another jihadist group making inroads in Nigeria

Nov 25, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Two Catholic priests from Nigeria have expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in the West African nation. 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 now paves the way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

Nov 25, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at age 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his... Read more

St. Hedwig’s Cathedral in Berlin, Germany.

New design of St. Hedwig’s Cathedral in Berlin sparks both praise and criticism

Nov 25, 2024

By CNA Deutsch

The Archdiocese of Berlin celebrated the reopening of St. Hedwig’s Cathedral on Sunday after more than six years of renovation... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the academic community of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences in the Vatican, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

Pope Francis urges marriage and family institute: Use the Gospel to spread salvation

Nov 25, 2024

By Kristina Millare

The pope said it is necessary that the institute continues to develop a “critical understanding” of the anthropological and cultural... Read more

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Investing with a clear conscience: How should Catholics manage their money?

Nov 25, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

In today’s complex society, it takes effort to ensure that your hard-earned money, once invested, doesn’t fund the kinds of... Read more

A candle of St. Jude.

UPDATE: Father Carlos Martins’ attorney provides fuller context of church incident

Nov 24, 2024

By CNA Staff

Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Joliet, Illinois, said that on Thursday of this week the parish hosted the... Read more

Pope Francis welcomes Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III to the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2024.

The Assyrian-Catholic bond: a model of unity despite differences

Nov 24, 2024

By Rody Sher

Mar Awa III of the Assyrian Church of the East called Francis’ decision to include St. Isaac of Nineveh in... Read more

Pope Francis speaks on the solemnity Christ the King in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Nov. 24, 2024.

Pope Francis urges young Catholics to build a world rooted in Christ’s kingship

Nov 24, 2024

By AC Wimmer

At the Vatican, Pope Francis celebrates Christ the King Sunday, urging young Catholics to embrace authentic faith and lasting Christian... Read more

Nave of St. Josaphat Ukranian Catholic Cathedral in Parma, Ohio.

Eastern Catholics begin Nativity Fast to empty themselves as did Christ in the Incarnation

Nov 24, 2024

By Martin Barillas

Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — observe the Nativity Fast, a penitential and preparatory time before the great... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 21, 2021.

Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s hope for ‘lasting peace among the nations’

Nov 24, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder... Read more

“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” is a new documentary film exploring the life of Carlo Acutis that will be coming to theaters in the spring of 2025.

Carlo Acutis film gains backing from National Eucharistic Congress, McGrath Institute

Nov 23, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The National Eucharistic Congress and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame are partnering with... Read more

Pope Francis smiles at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

Papal trip confirmed: Here is what Pope Francis will do in Corsica on Dec. 15

Nov 23, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The journey includes Mass at Place d’Austerlitz and meetings with local clergy under Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo. Read more

Archbishop Boris Godziak, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archiparagi of Philadelphia.

Ukrainian archbishop encourages Trump to go to Ukraine

Nov 23, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Archbishop Borys Gudziak tells EWTN News he has been encouraging President-elect Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to help “build a... Read more

A groom flashes a peace sign at wedding-goers while processing out of St. Mary’s Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after having his marriage sacramentally blessed at the Marriage Mass on Oct. 19, 2024.

Couples find sacramental marriages ‘in God’s perfect timing’

In total 121 couples had their marriages convalidated this year in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, an increase from last year's... Read more

The relics of St. Thomas Aquinas are kept in Toulouse, France, where the Dominican order was founded.

Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas to visit Washington, DC, on international tour

Nov 23, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Members of the faithful will be able to venerate the relics, including his skull, on two separate occasions. Read more

Farm workers.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development spent $11.4 million over its budget

Nov 22, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development Annual Report 2023 revealed that the program ended the year with a net operating... Read more

Father José Eduardo de Oliveira e Silva has over 420,000 followers on Instagram and 130,000 on YouTube.

Priest accused of being involved in alleged plot to assassinate president of Brazil

Nov 22, 2024

By Monasa Narjara

According to authorities, the publication of the list of defendants in the final report of the investigation was authorized by... Read more

Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi during an interview with CNA in Rome on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

Archbishop of Tokyo: An aging society like Japan’s will not be able to survive

Nov 22, 2024

By Andrés Henríquez

Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo spoke to the Vatican new agency Fides about the present and future state of... Read more

President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, photographed here with Kirk Adams and First Lady Jill Biden, in a photo posted to his X account, Nov. 20, 2024.

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood leader Cecile Richards

Nov 22, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

During Cecile Richards’ tenure as president of Planned Parenthood the number of abortions performed by that organization increased by more... Read more

Missouri’s bishops are urging the state to forgo executing a Christopher Collings, who was convicted of the 2007 abduction, rape, torture and murder of a 9-year-old girl. Collings is scheduled to be executed on Dec. 3, 2024.

Missouri bishops urge state to refrain from executing convicted child-killer next month

Nov 22, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Police said Christopher Collings confessed to killing Rowan Ford after raping her on Nov. 3, 2007. The murder took place... Read more