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CNA explains: What is a conclave and how does it work?
The conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7. Here’s what you need to know about what... Read more
Pope Francis’ praise for St. Catherine of Siena
The late pope sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in 2021 calling her “a great... Read more
Full text: Homily of Cardinal Reina on third day of Novendiales
Here is the full text of a working translation of the homily of Cardinal Baldassare Reina on the third day... Read more
‘Discern and order’: Cardinal calls for continuation of Pope Francis’ reform path
Speaking at St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, the 54-year-old vicar general for the Diocese of Rome described how the faithful... Read more
Kurdish family helped by Pope Francis: ‘He saved us’
Imán Nader and her family were living in a refugee camp in Cyprus when Pope Francis came to visit. Read more
Study of over 865,000 abortion pill patients: 11% suffer ‘serious adverse events’
The study discovered that 10.93% of women suffer at least one “serious adverse event” within 45 days of taking mifepristone... Read more
Meet the 5 oldest cardinals taking part in the 2025 conclave
Fifteen cardinals taking part in the upcoming conclave are 79 years old — some making it under the cutoff just... Read more
‘This is Francis:’ A Vatican photographer remembers phone call from the pope
Daniel Ibañez, CNA and EWTN News Vatican photographer, remembers his phone ringing on an ordinary weekday morning in December 2018. Read more
Texas bishops back ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ bill to turn parish land into affordable homes
The Yes in God’s Backyard bill would let churches and other faith institutions build mixed‑income housing on land they already... Read more
Cardinals discuss Church’s future challenges as Sistine Chapel preparations begin
During the meeting, approximately 20 cardinals delivered addresses on “themes of particular relevance for the future of the Church,” according... Read more
Meet the 5 youngest cardinals taking part in the conclave
Among the 135 cardinals who are eligible to vote in a conclave, 15 of them are under the age of... Read more
Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning
Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis late last week was... Read more
May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election
The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church... Read more
CNA explains: What is the St. Malachy prophecy, and why are people talking about it?
The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also... Read more
Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival
“Your spirit of hope shines even amid darkness,” Archbishop J. Michael Miller told Vancouver’s Filipino community following a devastating festival... Read more
Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death
The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine Oggi, was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope... Read more
Divine Mercy Sunday: Pope Francis was an ‘instrument of mercy for humanity,’ Parolin says
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s... Read more
Wrongfully imprisoned 36 years, Missouri woman still advocates for incarcerated mothers
Currently an administrative assistant for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Judy Henderson continues to assist incarerated mothers and families... Read more
Carlo Acutis and the four popes
Carlo went on pilgrimage to see John Paul II, offered up his suffering from cancer for Benedict XVI, and was... Read more
Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin
“Brothers and sisters, precisely on Divine Mercy Sunday we remember our beloved Pope Francis with affection,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more
