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Church ‘frustrated’ over government takeover of school appointments in Gujarat, India
The verdict “is frustrating for us. We are sad that it came just ahead of the 75th anniversary of the... Read more
Trump signs order restricting transgender ‘chemical and surgical mutilation’ of children
The president has vowed that the United States “will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support” controversial transgender procedures. Read more
Vatican’s first envoy to postwar Syria sees a nation with ‘a desire for life’
The occasion marked the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the feast of the Conversion of... Read more
U.S. watchdog launches Philippines database of clergy accused of abuse against minors
The U.S. group’s co-director launched the online database in the Philippines on Wednesday, urging the country’s bishops to take action... Read more
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’
Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who... Read more
Visionary laywoman who was friend of Padre Pio declared venerable
The Vatican has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of Servant of God Luigina Sinapi, declaring her “venerable.” Read more
CNA explains: How are ‘low-gluten’ Communion hosts made for Mass?
Communion can be distributed “under the form of wine alone in a case of necessity,” but many parishes have opted... Read more
Catholic Charities urges Trump administration to ‘rethink’ freeze on NGO funding
The president of Catholic Charities USA has urged the Trump administration to “rethink” its pause on federal funding for executive... Read more
U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair commends Trump on anti-abortion measures
Bishop Daniel Thomas of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, also applauded a memorandum issued by the White House on Friday... Read more
Republicans introduce bill to protect parents’ rights
The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act seeks to prevent government intervention in parental decisions. Read more
Pakistan sentences 4 men to death for alleged blasphemy on the internet
A Pakistani court has sentenced four men to death for allegedly posting blasphemous content against Islam on social media, a... Read more
Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios of Albania dies at 95 following illness
Under Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos’ leadership, after the fall of communism, more than 400 parishes were reopened and several new churches... Read more
Trump signs order barring transgender-identifying soldiers from military service
The order says any person who expresses “a false ‘gender identity’ divergent from an individual’s sex cannot satisfy the rigorous... Read more
Elon Musk’s brother pitches jubilee year drone show in Rome
Kimbal Musk, an entrepreneur, reportedly met with Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on Jan. 25 to propose a drone-based musical light... Read more
Editor of Pope Francis’ autobiography: ‘He gave absolute freedom, without red lines’
“Hope is the mainstay that undergirds Pope Francis’ entire life,” said Carlo Musso, the Italian editor of Pope Francis’ autobiographical... Read more
Vatican recognizes martyrdom of Spanish missionaries in Georgia
The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has promulgated a decree recognizing that five Spanish Franciscans were killed “in odium... Read more
American theologian promoted by Pope Francis calls for focus on Scripture, evangelization
Professor Mary Healy of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan discusses her appointment to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and... Read more
Catholics to gather for annual New York Encounter next month: ‘There’s nothing like it’
Organized annually by members of Communion and Liberation, the event will take place Feb. 14–16 in the heart of New... Read more
Catholic bioethicist weighs in on scientific effort to create life from scratch
A team of European researchers is currently aiming to create simple synthetic life forms from scratch using molecules that are... Read more
PHOTOS: Challenges and triumphs: The custos of the Holy Land reflects on 9 years
As he gets ready to retire, Father Francesco Patton talks to CNA about his years leading the Custody of the... Read more
