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New Vatican document says AI should lead to ‘a renewed appreciation of all that is human’

Jan 28, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature. Read more

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80 years later: Remembering the Catholic martyrs killed in Auschwitz during World War II

Jan 27, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Auschwitz martyrs’ legacy of holiness continues to be a source of inspiration for Catholics worldwide. Read more

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski speaks to media before the 50-mile Annual Archbishop’s Motorcycle Ride in Doral, Florida, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.

Miami archbishop joins hundreds of motorcyclists for annual fundraising ride

Jan 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The yearly event benefits St. Luke’s Center, an outreach program of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Miami. Read more

An FBI agent stands outside the Houck residence in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 23, 2022. Mark Houck was arrested that day and charged with assaulting a Planned Parenthood escort outside an Philadelphia abortion clinic on Oct. 13, 2021.

Trump Department of Justice says it will end ‘weaponization’ of FACE Act against pro-lifers

Jan 27, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The Justice Department said it will limit its enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act except... Read more

Left to right: Jason Simon, president, The Evangelical Catholic; Joe Adams, winner of the ad extra award; Father Paul Soper, secretary for ministerial personnel and director of clergy personnel, Archdiocese of Boston, winner of the ad intra award; and Dan Cellucci, CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute

At Evangelical Catholic conference, clergy, layman recognized for exemplary apostolic work

Jan 27, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

Father Paul Soper of Boston and Joseph Adams of Cleveland both received the Avery Cardinal Dulles Apostolic Activity Award. Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Lima, Peru, speaks with CNA in Rome on Dec. 5, 2017.

Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures

Jan 27, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more

The entrance to Auschwitz 1, the infamous Arbeit Macht Frei sign.

80 years after Auschwitz’s liberation: ‘I ask you only to remember’

Jan 27, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

Jan. 27 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the concentration camp in which Father Maximilian Kolbe gave... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Church communications officials at the Vatican on Jan. 27, 2025.

Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI

Jan 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication. Read more

Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates march through the heart of San Francisco on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, for the 21st annual Walk for Life West Coast.

Thousands rally in San Francisco for the 21st Walk for Life West Coast

Jan 27, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

“Abortion hurts women, we love babies, and women deserve better than abortion,” Eva Muntean, co-chair of the Walk for Life... Read more

Children of Afghan immigrants to St. Louis play during a holiday party on Dec. 9, 2023.

U.S. bishops say refugee program is ‘work of mercy’ after criticism from vice president

Jan 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Vance had made the remarks during an interview on Sunday with Margaret Brennan on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.” Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: Suffering becomes ‘occasion for transformative encounter’ with God

Jan 27, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together... Read more

The most recent St. Albert Initiative took place in New Orleans on Feb. 2, 2024.

Catholic science event to address ‘pastoral problem’ among youth

Jan 27, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The St. Albert Initiative will bring together 200-250 attendees as well as 13 scientists and three theologians to present talks... Read more

Canadians Cardinal Michael Czerny and sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Rome speak about evangelization through art as part of festivities linked to the Jan. 24-26 Jubilee of the World of Communications, emphasizing that words are not necessary to share the Catholic faith with others.

Why Cardinal Czerny and sculptor Timothy Schmalz brought ‘Angels Unawares’ to the Vatican

Jan 26, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Cardinal Michael Czerny and sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz on Jan. 23 in Rome spoke about evangelization through art. Read more

“The revelation of God is offered within a great variety of stories, tales, situations that correspond closely to life,” said Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, the official preacher for Pope Francis.

Word of God Sunday: Scripture expert explains why the Bible is ‘modern,’ how to preach well

Jan 26, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Jan. 26, the Catholic Church commemorates the Sunday of the Word of God, established by Pope Francis in 2019. Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square, Jan. 26, 2025.

Never forget Auschwitz horrors, Pope Francis says ahead of 80th anniversary

Jan 26, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis marked the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and made urgent appeals for... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Jan. 26, 2025, Mass for Word of God Sunday at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Pope marks Word of God Sunday amid 2025 jubilee events: ‘God’s Word walks with us’

Jan 26, 2025

By AC Wimmer

“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy... Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Vatican’s blessing guidelines: global responses to Fiducia Supplicans a year later

Jan 26, 2025

By Kristina Millare

One year ago, Pope Francis met with participants of the plenary session of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the... Read more

Pope Francis presides over vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, accompanied by masters of ceremonies, marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 25, 2025.

Pope sees ‘providential’ moment as Catholics, Orthodox hope to celebrate Easter 2025 together

Jan 25, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking the Week of... Read more

This "Life Wins" sign sums up the confidence marchers have in the ultimate triumph of their cause.

PHOTOS: A look at the 2025 March for Life

On Friday, Jan. 24, the 52nd annual March for Life took place in Washington, D.C., with tens of thousands of... Read more

Servant of God Akash Bashir.

Pakistani youth who gave his life to prevent terrorist attack is symbol of Christian unity

Jan 25, 2025

By Andrés Henríquez

Akash Bashir was a young Pakistani Salesian who sacrificed his life in 2015 to prevent a terrorist attack at his... Read more