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Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Perez speaks to members of his congregation at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul following a special Mass for Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Archdiocese launches ‘missionary hubs’ to help bring faithful back to Church

Sep 29, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Archbishop Nelson Pérez’s announcement comes after Pérez earlier this year revealed a 10-year plan meant to bring Catholics back to... Read more

A stained-glass window in St. Sulpice Church in Fougeres, France, depicts (from left to right) the archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel.

Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael: The 3 great archangels of the Bible

Sep 29, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Today, on the feast of the archangels, we celebrate the powerful helpers sent by God throughout salvation history. Read more

Pope Leo XIV hands a crucifix to a newly instituted catechist during Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 28, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV entrusts ministry of catechist to 39 at jubilee celebration

Sep 28, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday entrusted the ministry of catechist to 39 men and women in St. Peter’s Square, giving... Read more

St. Thomas Mission service at Mar Qardakh International School.

From Ohio to Erbil: Student missionaries help revive Catholic education in Iraq

Sep 28, 2025

By Georgena Habbaba

Franciscan University’s St. Thomas Mission blends teaching, faith, and service in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Read more

St. John Henry Newman near the end of his life, in 1887.

Pope Leo XIV to proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on Nov. 1

Sep 28, 2025

By Marco Mancini

Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on... Read more

“Now people need not go as far away as Spain to see this beautiful thing,” said Christendom College President Emeritus Timothy O’Donnell of the school chapel’s monumental thurible.

Monumental censer at Christendom College chapel represents ‘grandeur of Christ the King’

Sep 28, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Now people in the United States need not go so far to see a censer comparable to the one in... Read more

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New York Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against Buffalo Diocese over bankruptcy payments

Sep 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Parishioners suing the diocese won a reprieve in July when the state Supreme Court instituted a temporary halt on the... Read more

Father Marco Billeri with Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new personal secretary

Sep 27, 2025

By Marco Mancini

Bishop Giovanni Paccosi of San Miniato announced Sept. 27 that Pope Leo XIV has named Father Marco Billeri as his... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets an audience at the Jubilee of Catechists at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

Pope Leo chooses theme for 34th World Day of the Sick: ‘The compassion of the Samaritan’

Sep 27, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The theme focuses on the Gospel figure of the Good Samaritan, “who shows love by taking care of the wounded... Read more

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Possible U.S. government shutdown could disrupt military Masses, meals for preschoolers

Sep 27, 2025

By Kathleen Murphy

The closure could pause military members’ ability to attend Mass, interrupt subsidized meals for preschoolers in Catholic schools, and limit... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 27, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV marks Jubilee of Catechists: Teach relationship with Jesus

Sep 27, 2025

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV marked the Jubilee of Catechists on Saturday, urging practitioners of the Church’s lay teaching ministry to hand... Read more

The longtime pro-life advocate Anna Záborská served in both the Slovak and European Parliaments during her political career.

Pro-life Slovak politician Anna Záborská leaves cross-party legacy

Sep 27, 2025

By Bohumil Petrík

Anna Záborská, 77, built a career spanning both Slovak and European Parliaments while championing traditional family values, religious freedom, and... Read more

St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul: Patron of the poor, the marginalized, and Catholic charities

Sep 27, 2025

By CNA Staff

On Sept. 27 the Catholic Church remembers St. Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest known as the patron of... Read more

King Charles III and Queen Camilla view items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection exhibition in the Green Drawing Room during the state visit by the president of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on Sept. 17, 2025, in Windsor, England. The royal couple have announced a state visit to the Vatican in late October 2025.

King Charles and Camilla to make state visit to Vatican in late October

Sep 26, 2025

By Edward Pentin

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be making their first state visit to the... Read more

Catherine Miles-Flynn, who has served as director of Christian formation for the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia for twenty years, spoke at an EWTN news conference on Sept. 26, 2025.

American mother of 8 to receive catechist ministry from Pope Leo XIV

Sep 26, 2025

By Courtney Mares

An American mother of eight who has spent nearly 30 years as a catechist in the Arabian Peninsula will receive... Read more

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Pro-life group pledges $9 million to Georgia and Michigan Senate races

Sep 26, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

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

Cardinal Lucian Mureşan, major archbishop of the Greek Catholic Church in Romania, died Sept. 25, 2025, at age 94.

Cardinal Mureşan, minister in secret before communism’s collapse in Romania, dies at 94

Sep 26, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Cardinal Lucian Mureşan carried out his ministry clandestinely until 1989. According to Vatican News, he died at his residence in... Read more

Nigerian security officers during a military operation ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, on Sept. 17, 2020.

Christian persecution in Nigeria: 1,200 churches destroyed annually, hundreds killed

Sep 26, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Violence against Catholic priests and members of other Christian groups in Nigeria continues to increase, especially in the eastern part... Read more

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte gives a speech during a campaign rally at Southorn Stadium on March 9, 2025, in Hong Kong, China.

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte charged with murder

Sep 26, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

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

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Traditional Latin Mass lacks approval at Texas A&M University

Sep 26, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The Diocese of Austin said Catholic students in College Station, Texas, did not secure required permissions to hold a Traditional... Read more