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Debbie and David Cowden, authors of “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents,” told EWTN News Nightly in an interview on Jan. 6, 2023, that the book is “really focusing on growing together as a family, loving God more, and raising our kids to be great saints.”

How one book is helping Catholic parents raise saints through the sleepless nights

Jan 14, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Many new parents might not realize how having a baby can affect their spiritual lives. “The Prayer Book for Tired... Read more

Pope Francis met with seminarians, staff, and faculty of the Ponitifical North American College in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace on Jan. 14, 2023.

Pope Francis: Synodal journey ‘a challenge and task’ for American seminarians

Jan 14, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis met with students, staff, and faculty of the Pontifical North American College at the Vatican on the morning... Read more

The crucifix depicting the 12th station of South America's largest Stations of the Cross in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, in Argentina.

South America’s largest Stations of the Cross turns 80

Jan 14, 2023

By CNA Staff

The largest Stations of the Cross in South America, located in the city of Tandil in the Buenos Aires province... Read more

Pope Francis blesses the coffin of Cardinal George Pell at the Australian prelate's funeral Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 14, 2023.

‘A man of the Church’: Cardinal George Pell’s funeral celebrated at Vatican

Jan 14, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The funeral Mass was celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more

Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, delivers the opening keynote address at the inaugural Wonder Conference on Jan. 13, 2023.

Father Spitzer: God revealing himself to scientists through his ‘perfectly-designed-for-life universe’

Jan 13, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The popular host of EWTN’s “Father Spitzer’s Universe” delivered the keynote address at Word on Fire’s Wonder Conference. Read more

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Canadian publisher pulls Catholic textbooks after LGBT criticism

Jan 13, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A textbook publisher has dropped the education curriculum Fully Alive from its offerings after LGBT advocates claimed the Catholic content... Read more

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5 things to know about abortion drugs sent by mail

Jan 13, 2023

By Katie Yoder

The U.S. Department of Justice recently advised that the U.S. Postal Service can deliver these abortion drugs by mail. Read more

A view of modern-day Jericho, the site of a recently uncovered sixth-century church.

Archaeologists uncover early Christian church with ornate mosaic in Jericho

Jan 13, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered a sixth-century Byzantine church with highly decorated mosaic floors.  Read more

Cardinal George Pell.

Cardinal Pell authored controversial memo critical of Pope Francis, journalist reveals

Jan 13, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Sandro Magister, a longtime Vatican journalist, revealed the identity of the document’s author on Jan. 11, the day after Pell’s... Read more

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will chair the new subcommittee investigating the "weaponization" of the FBI and IRS.

GOP-led ‘weaponization’ committee to investigate arrests of pro-lifers

Jan 13, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The subcommittee is expected to investigate the FBI’s use of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act to... Read more

Frank Pavone gives a reflection on Scripture on his YouTube channel.

Pavone: It’s possible I missed laicization notice

A diocesan official’s account is at odds with Frank Pavone’s prior statements to CNA and other media outlets claiming he... Read more

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Christian Lawyers Foundation in Spain demands TV series promoting pedophilia be pulled

Jan 12, 2023

By CNA Staff

“Scandal, Story of an Obsession” is a Mediaset España production that began being broadcast on Telecinco Jan. 11. Read more

Security camera footage shows the same man committing all three acts of vandalism to the California church.

California church vandalized three times since Christmas, suspect apprehended

Jan 12, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Father Scott Herrera, the church’s pastor, told CNA Thursday that he believes the vandal, who was caught on security cameras... Read more

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope on March 13, 2013.

Church in Argentina to celebrate 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to papacy

Jan 12, 2023

By CNA Staff

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, then archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected pontiff on March 13, 2013. Read more

Cardinal George Pell gives an interview to EWTN News at his home in Rome in December 2020.

Cardinal George Pell’s final years in Rome

Jan 12, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

After more than a year behind bars, Pell’s time in Rome was marked by a level of activity impressive for... Read more

A Detroit-area pro-life pregnancy center and the home of one of its board members were spray-painted with threatening messages early in the morning of Dec. 17, 2022.

U.S. House passes resolution condemning attacks on pro-life centers and churches

Jan 12, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The resolution also calls on the Biden administration to “protect the rights of pro-life facilities, groups, and churches.” Read more

The bishops' call for adherence to Catholic "rules" follows an internet controversy over a August 2022 video of a laywoman who seemed to concelebrate Mass with priests.

Swiss bishops call for respect for ‘rules’ after woman appears to concelebrate Mass

Jan 12, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The bishops’ intervention follows internet controversy over a video of a laywoman who seemed to concelebrate Mass with priests. Read more

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Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair applauds passage of ‘Born-Alive’ Act

Jan 12, 2023

By Katie Yoder

“We commend the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect innocent children from infanticide,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington... Read more

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Here’s how to pray this year’s Novena for Life that starts on Jan. 12

Jan 12, 2023

By Katie Yoder

The novena begins on Thursday, Jan. 12, and concludes on Friday, Jan. 20, the date of the national March for... Read more

Cardinal George Pell leads Eucharistic adoration and a Eucharistic procession at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome on May 18, 2021.

Funeral of Cardinal George Pell to be at Vatican on Saturday

Jan 12, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Mass will be celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more