Latest Catholic News
Pope heralds beginning of Advent with pro-life vigil
Pope Benedict XVI heralded the beginning of Advent this year with an unprecedented worldwide pro-life vigil. On Saturday night at St.... Read more
Arab Christian theologian to be celebrated Dec. 4
Catholics will remember and celebrate the life of the great Arab Church Father St. John of Damascus on Dec. 4. Read more
Meeting the Catholic producer helping an agnostic make a film about a saint
A new film about a 20th-century saint is being directed by a self-described agnostic and produced by a devout Catholic. Read more
Catholic students, orphans in India, connect with help from Skype
Thanks to the miracle of Skype, students from St. Mary School exchanged greetings, songs and questions with children at an... Read more
New San Antonio archbishop asks Catholics to listen for God’s call
Catholics should be open to God’s call while remembering that Christianity can be countercultural and “unsettling” for the modern world,... Read more
Tensions rise in Haiti as cholera spreads
The deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti is causing serious tensions inside the country and in the neighboring Dominican Republic. Read more
Temperatures fall, needs rise at Catholic Social Services
As the weather turns colder, more and more people across southern Nebraska turn to Catholic Social Services (CSS) for help.... Read more
Giving thanks has life-changing impact, priest and psychologist says
Fr. Charles Shelton –a Jesuit priest, psychologist, and the author of a new book on gratitude– says that the choice... Read more
South Korean bishops call for peace after deadly artillery attack from North
Following a deadly North Korean artillery attack on a South Korean island, the South’s Catholic bishops called for peace. They... Read more
On Thanksgiving, US Catholics count blessings and distribute them
Given the civic holiday's roots in religious gratitude, it's not surprising that Catholics throughout the U.S. have made Thanksgiving their... Read more
At funeral Mass, Pope remembers life of Cardinal Navarrete
Pope Benedict spoke at the funeral Mass of Cardinal Urbano Navarrete on Nov.24, remembering the Spanish Jesuit – who died... Read more
Pope's publisher defends Benedict XVI's condom remarks
In an exclusive commentary provided to CNA, Fr. Joseph Fessio, publisher of Pope Benedict XVI's books in English, responds to... Read more
St. Catherine of Siena revered priests despite their 'failings,' Pope says
Pope Benedict focused today on the life of St. Catherine of Siena, saying that although the 14th century mystic was... Read more
CNA interviews Peter Seewald, author of new book on Pope Benedict
CNA recently spoke exclusively with German journalist Peter Seewald, author of the new book-length interview with Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Jesuit astrophysicist: Hawking’s theory on origin of universe is unscientific
Renowned astrophysicist and Jesuit, Father Manuel Carreira spoke out Nov. 23, noting that British scientist Stephen Hawking's theory that the... Read more
Vatican rebukes China for conducting bishop ordination
The Vatican has issued a sharply worded rebuke to China for ordaining a new bishop who was not appointed or... Read more
Charities work to address joblessness as Thanksgiving nears
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, unemployment and the need for Catholic Charities persists. Read more
Dioceses around the world joining Pope's 'unprecedented' pro-life vigil
Catholic bishops across the U.S. are urging the all of the faithful to unite their prayers with Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
‘Martyrs’ of Iraq should be recognized as saints, Arab Christian group’s petition exhorts
Those killed for their faith in Iraq should be recognized as saints, a group of Arab Christians says. Read more
Vatican spokesman’s remarks on condoms add to confusion, top US theologian says
Remarks by the Vatican spokesman intended to clarify the Pope's meaning on the use of condoms in the fight against... Read more
