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U.S. bishops weigh in on border deal negotiations
In a letter to Congress, the bishops said the policy changes currently under consideration could have a devastating impact on... Read more
Salesian priest stabbed to death in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Salesian News Agency reported the murder of Father Léopold Feyen in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of... Read more
Guatemalan physician Ernesto Cofiño declared Venerable
Dr. Cofiño lived the Christian virtues in his family, in the performance of his profession as a doctor, and in... Read more
How to pray the 300-year-old ‘Christmas novena’
The nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and concludes on Christmas Eve. Read more
Christian population shrinking in China amid ‘crackdown’
This finding, human rights activists told CNA, is not surprising given the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts in recent years to... Read more
Accused killer laid on priest in form of a cross after Nebraska stabbing, court filings say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, who served as the pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, died from... Read more
Sen. Marco Rubio asks Pope Francis to call for release of bishop imprisoned in Nicaragua
In a Dec. 13 letter to Pope Francis, Rubio asked the pontiff to intercede on behalf of the 57-year-old bishop... Read more
Vatican closing down Loyola Community co-founded by Rupnik
The shutdown, which must take place within one year, is “due to serious problems concerning the exercise of authority and... Read more
Moral theologian on new cremation guidance: ‘Reverence for body’ still paramount
Catholic Church teaching on “reverence for the body” must still be at the center of any decisions related to a... Read more
Cuban bishops’ Christmas message: Challenges, exodus, call to faith in adversity
The Cuban bishops noted that “a very difficult year” is ending for the island due to the dramatic situation in... Read more
Christmas 2023: Best Catholic gifts for the hard-to-shop-for person this year
This list of unique Catholic gifts is sure to have something for anyone on your list this year. Read more
Iowa Satanic Temple display not protected by First Amendment, Catholic legal expert says
A legal analyst for EWTN said the display installed at the request of a prominent atheist group is not religious... Read more
Hugely successful reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee quits career to ‘live for Christ’
Daddy Yankee announced Dec. 4 on Instagram that he was ending his 30-year career because he had found a deeper... Read more
Irish priest calls musician Shane MacGowan’s raucous funeral Mass ‘a scandal’
The Mass included a live performance of “Fairy Tale of New York” and other nonreligious songs composed by the late... Read more
Congress passes military package without bans on funding abortion, sex change surgeries
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act, one without House amendments. Read more
Cardinal Burke offers extensive reflection on state of world, Church
The veteran cardinal emphasized “the way of the Church in today’s crisis is the same as it has always been:... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global regulation of AI for ‘peace and common good’
The pope emphasized that technological innovations are not neutral “but subject to cultural influences” and that caution must be exercised. Read more
Vatican doctrine office encourages single mothers to receive Communion after confession
The Vatican’s doctrine office published a letter on Thursday confirming that single mothers can receive Communion after going to confession. Read more
Human rights leaders call for Nigeria to be redesignated as religious freedom violator
In 2021, the Biden administration removed Nigeria, a nation notorious for extreme levels of religious persecution, from the Countries of... Read more
Anti-Defamation League: ‘Terrifying’ rise in antisemitic attacks since Hamas war began
From the war’s outbreak on Oct. 7, U.S. antisemitic incidents “reached the highest number of incidents during any two-month period”... Read more
