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Montana governor signs law clarifying religious freedom protections
Montana’s governor on Thursday signed a law holding the state to a high burden of proof when it violates someone’s... Read more
Pope Francis prays for people displaced by St. Vincent volcano eruptions
The volcano La Soufrière, dormant since 1979, has erupted multiple times since April 9. Read more
Will the Vatican pass the Moneyval test?
There will be a lot at stake when Moneyval issues its long-awaited verdict on the Vatican’s financial system next week. Read more
Cardinal Wyszynski, Poland’s ‘Primate of the Millennium,’ to be beatified in September
The beatification ceremony will be held in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Sept. 12 Read more
Pope Francis celebrates name day with poor as the Vatican’s free vaccinations continue
At the end of his visit, the pope offered everyone a piece of a giant, hollow chocolate egg. Read more
Three kidnapped Catholics released in Haiti
Seven other Catholics remain captive more than 10 days after their abduction Read more
‘It would make a big difference’: Human rights activist urges Vatican to change tack on China
Benedict Rogers talks to CNA about the Holy See, China, and the search for the next Catholic bishop of Hong... Read more
Several US states consider bills regulating abortion
Numerous states of the US have been considering bills regulating abortion in recent weeks. Read more
Construction of Marian tower on Sagrada Familia begins
Work began Tuesday on the completion of the spire atop the Virgin Mary’s tower of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and... Read more
Names of accused Rochester priests will not be blocked
A federal judge has said the names of priests accused of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Rochester cannot be... Read more
The harrowing story of an LA priest who survived a shooting in Nigeria
Father Aloysius Ezoenyeka didn’t know how long he had been unconscious. A gentle slapping on his face stirred him, and... Read more
Abortion survivor hopes her story spurs support for mothers in need
An abortion survivor hopes that her story of life will help people be “the hands and feet of Jesus” to... Read more
Care for nature, pope tells world leaders at climate summit
In a video message sent to a climate summit on Thursday, Pope Francis urged care for nature and the preservation... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Legionaries of Christ leader
Fr. John Connor asked the pope “for light and advice in the task that he has been entrusted with.” Read more
Pope Francis: The biggest defeat for an athlete is to not play as a team
The pope told a team of top water polo players not to “play alone.” Read more
On Earth Day, Pope Francis says the world is ‘at the limit’
The pope urged world leaders to “act with courage, operate with justice, and always tell the truth to people.” Read more
New Justice Department official opposed Little Sisters of the Poor in contraceptive mandate case
An Obama-era Justice Department official with a history of pro-abortion and pro-transgender statements was confirmed to a top position at... Read more
Cardinal Semeraro: Blessed Carlo Acutis was ‘an authentic apostle of the rosary’
Acutis became the first millennial to be beatified by the Catholic Church in October 2020. Read more
Pope Francis hopes Lebanon can regain the ‘strength of the cedars’
The pope expressed the hope in a meeting with Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri. Read more
Vatican unveils official prayer of 2022 World Meeting of Families
The 10th World Meeting of Families will take place June 22-26, 2022. Read more
