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Online course for Catholic politicians to study Thomas More, John Paul II, Dag Hammarskjöld

Sep 18, 2020

What do St. Thomas More, St. John Paul II, and Dag Hammarskjöld have in common?  Read more

Rep. Nancy Pelosi addresses constituents in San Francisco, 2017.

Pelosi says she attended Mass in San Francisco church, despite city health order

Sep 18, 2020

By Matt Hadro

After San Francisco’s archbishop called on the city to reopen churches for indoor Masses, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said he... Read more

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Netflix sees cancelations spike after 'Cuties' controversy

Sep 18, 2020

Controversy surrounding the film “Cuties” has led to Netflix subscribers cancelling the service at eight times the normal rate, an... Read more

Bishop Michael Olson.

Fort Worth Bishop Olson apologizes for ‘horrible effects’ of invalid baptisms

Sep 18, 2020

By JD Flynn

An Oklahoma City priest who discovered he was invalidly baptized as a child received that invalid sacrament from a deacon... Read more

The USCCB autumn general assembly in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 11, 2019.

USCCB officials on the ballot for conference leadership role

Sep 18, 2020

By JD Flynn

Two officials of the U.S. bishops’ conference will be candidates to replace Msgr. Brian Bransfield, the outgoing general secretary of... Read more

Fr. Juan Antonio Guerrero.

Two Vatican officials sign agreement to cooperate on fighting corruption

Sep 18, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican’s prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy and the auditor general signed a memorandum of understanding Friday on... Read more

Bishop Georg Bätzing, president of the German bishops’ conference in St. Peter’s Square, June 27, 2020.

German Catholic bishop dismisses cardinal’s fear that ‘Synodal Way’ could lead to split

Sep 18, 2020

The president of the German bishops’ conference dismissed Friday suggestions that the controversial “Synodal Way” could lead to a split... Read more

Bishop Herbert Bevard of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Screengrab: EWTN News Nightly.

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Bevard of US Virgin Islands

Sep 18, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis accepted the resignation Friday of Bishop Herbert Bevard of the U.S. Virgin Islands after he was hospitalized and... Read more

Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, president of the Polish bishops’ conference, at the Vatican on Oct. 12, 2015.

Polish bishops intervene in debate over European treaty on violence against women

Sep 18, 2020

Poland’s bishops have intervened in a debate over whether their country should withdraw from a European treaty on preventing violence... Read more

Fr. Paschal Uche at his ordination in Brentwood Cathedral, Essex, England, Aug. 1, 2020. Ordination photo

Young Catholic who greeted Benedict XVI in Britain becomes a priest

Sep 18, 2020

By CNA Staff

Ten years ago, Paschal Uche greeted Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of young people in his country. Today, he is... Read more

Spanish cardinal: Passage of euthanasia bill would be 'historic defeat' for society

Sep 17, 2020

The Archbishop of Valencia said Sunday that if Spain’s euthanasia and assisted suicide bill is passed, it would be a... Read more

"Cuties."

Italian bishops' conference newspaper defends Netflix's 'Cuties'

Sep 17, 2020

According to L'Avvenire, the official newspaper of the Italian bishops' conference, those who have criticized the controversial French movie "Cuties,"... Read more

Fr. Frank Pavone (L) and Rev. Patrick Mahoney pray outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Amarillo diocese disavows Fr. Frank Pavone statements, requests prayer

Sep 17, 2020

The Diocese of Amarillo has spoken out about election-related comments from Fr. Frank Pavone, the national director of the pro-life... Read more

Former headquarters for the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Why priests don't endorse candidates: Experts respond to FEC chair

Sep 17, 2020

By Ed Condon

In an interview Wednesday, the chairman of the Federal Election Commission accused Catholic bishops of “hiding” behind the Church’s tax... Read more

Statue of Christ damaged in St. Patrick's Cathedral, El Paso.

El Paso cathedral vandalism suspect charged with criminal mischief

Sep 17, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

A man has been charged after he decapitated a statue of Christ in El Paso, while the NYPD is looking... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco.

San Francisco archbishop: Worshipers should be treated equally during the pandemic

Sep 17, 2020

The archbishop of San Francisco penned an op-ed in the Washington Post this week citing the First Amendment as he... Read more

Pope Francis arrives for his general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard at the Vatican, Sept. 2, 2020. All photos: Daniel Ibañez/CNA.

Analysis: How a papal handshake became an ‘extraordinary turning point’ for LGBT activists 

Sep 17, 2020

L'Avvenire, the official newspaper of the Italian bishops’ conference, reported yesterday that Pope Francis "at the end of an audience"... Read more

Flag on Taiwan on a world map.

Analysis: China and the Vatican - What if the US recognizes Taiwan?

Sep 17, 2020

By Ed Condon

A dramatic diplomatic maneuver from the Trump administration could strengthen Rome’s hand with China, and rebalance the relationship between all... Read more

Then-Archbishop Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer, now prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, speaks at the Holy See press office, Sept. 8, 2015.

Irish priest refuses submission to Vatican's doctrinal propositions

Sep 17, 2020

Fr. Tony Flannery, a Redemptorist priest from Ireland who was barred from public ministry by the Congregation for the Doctrine... Read more

Department of Homeland Security Seal.

'Expedited' investigation ordered over alleged ICE detainee hysterectomies

Sep 17, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The acting director of U.S. immigration services has ordered an expedited investigation into allegations that hysterectomies were performed on immigrant women in federal... Read more