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President Donald Trump holds an executive order he just signed during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump signs executive order affirming ‘biological reality of sex’

Jan 21, 2025

By Peter Laffin

The order officially affirms that “women are biologically female, and men are biologically male,” and overturns an array of transgender-related... Read more

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With eye on eliminating deficit, CUA grapples with proposed changes to academic programs

Jan 21, 2025

By CNA Staff

Administrators, faculty, and students at The Catholic University of America are in the throes of dealing with difficult decisions to... Read more

The U.S. Department of Education sign hangs over the entrance to the federal building housing the agency’s headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

What would happen if the U.S. Department of Education closed under Trump?

Jan 21, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

CNA takes a closer look at how the U.S. Department of Education impacts Catholic education and what shuttering it might... Read more

A lamb is wreathed in flowers during a special Mass for the feast of St. Agnes at the Basilica of St. Agnes Outside the Wall on Jan. 21, 2014.

The origins of St. Agnes, child saint and martyr

Jan 21, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Although not much is known about the life of St. Agnes, there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom... Read more

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CNA official X account compromised, working with X support

Jan 20, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

On Jan. 20 Catholic News Agency’s official X account, @cnalive, was compromised and used to publish scam-related posts on the... Read more

Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, SJ, takes possession of his titular church in Rome, the Church of the Gesù, on Dec. 8, 2022.

Sodality of Christian Life dissolved by Pope Francis, apostolate confirms

Jan 20, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

The Sodality of Christian Life confirmed on Monday that Pope Francis has decided to dissolve the society of apostolic life... Read more

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the the 47th president of the United States in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

At inauguration, Trump vows new ‘golden age’: ‘I was saved by God to make America great again’

Jan 20, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Trump expressed his hope “that our recent presidential election will be remembered as the greatest and most consequential election in... Read more

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AIDS relief program ‘in jeopardy’ after federal funds used for abortions

Jan 20, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A major U.S. HIV/AIDS relief program is facing potential blowback amid reports that the program was used to fund abortions... Read more

Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivers the invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th U.S. president in the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.

Cardinal Dolan, Father Mann among clergy leading President Trump’s inaugural prayers

Jan 20, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Father Frank Mann opened and closed the prayers of invocation and benediction at the inauguration of... Read more

Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi is bishop emeritus of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexico.

Cardinal Arizmendi: ‘There are facts that confirm’ organized crime rules parts of Mexico

Jan 20, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi acknowledged the influence of organized crime in some areas of Mexico, thus partially backing recent statements by... Read more

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Museum of the Bible to add Trump’s Bible to inauguration-themed exhibit

Jan 20, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Museum of the Bible Chief Curatorial Officer Robert Duke said Trump’s personal Bible will be added to the set of... Read more

Holy Name Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Archdiocese of Chicago removes 2 priests from ministry after sex abuse allegations

Jan 20, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The archdiocese announced the development on Saturday, writing to 14 different parishes at which the two priests served over a... Read more

Approximately 3,000 people came together for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ 11th annual OneLife LA event on Jan. 18, 2025. While previously held as a walk through the streets of Los Angeles, OneLife LA was moved to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown L.A. due to unhealthy air caused by the region’s wildfires and the acute need of police in other parts of the city.

PHOTOS: Faith, hope, and healing shine at OneLife LA amid southern California fires

Jan 20, 2025

By Jim Graves

Approximately 3,000 people gathered for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ 11th annual OneLife LA on Saturday, moved to the Cathedral... Read more

Pope Francis on Jan. 20, 2025, named Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as head of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Pope Francis appoints Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Jan 20, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who was made a cardinal in 2007 and who led the U.S. bishops’ conference as president from... Read more

Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks on stage to deliver the keynote address at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton on June 22, 2024. in Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis invokes blessings on U.S. as Trump begins presidency

Jan 20, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis invoked “an abundance of divine blessings” upon Donald Trump, his family, and “the beloved American people.” Read more

We March with Selma event.

The nuns who witnessed the life and death of Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

By Kevin J. Jones

Sister Mary Antona Ebo was the only Black Catholic nun who marched with civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Francis calls potential U.S. deportation plans ‘a disgrace’

Jan 19, 2025

By AC Wimmer

“If this is true it is a disgrace because it makes the poor unfortunate who have nothing pay the price... Read more

During his Angelus address on Jan. 19, 2025, at the Vatican, Pope Francis thanked those who mediated the latest ceasefire in Gaza and expressed his hope that all hostages “may finally return home and embrace their loved ones” and for the opening of humanitarian corridors into Gaza.

Pope Francis thanks mediators for brokering latest ceasefire deal in Gaza

Jan 19, 2025

By Kristina Millare

During his Angelus address, the Holy Father also expressed his hope that all hostages “may finally return home and embrace... Read more

On Feb. 3, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Father John Yongli Chen will celebrate an evening Mass in Mandarin, his native language, in recognition of the Chinese New Year. Chen is pastor of St. Ann Parish in Ortonville, Michigan.

Michigan parish celebrates Chinese New Year with Mass in Mandarin

Jan 19, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Many Chinese Catholics celebrate the Lunar New Year by attending Mass to thank God for blessings received, and a parish... Read more

Catholics attend Mass via the Apostleship of the Sea Ministry in Honolulu, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

Hawaii’s seafarer ministry brings pastoral relief to island’s ‘invisible’ fishing industry

Jan 19, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva launched the Hawaii Apostleship of the Sea Ministry out of the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa late... Read more