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Where Catholic likely voters stand on issues, candidates, ahead of presidential election

Oct 19, 2020

A poll released this week has found that Catholics from both major political parties said they want candidates to support... Read more

Spain's twentieth century martyrs were not only from Spanish Civil War

Oct 19, 2020

While there is a tendency to associate the Spanish martyrs of the 20th century solely with the civil war of... Read more

Police officer on duty at St Peter's square in Vatican City.

Report: Secret audio recording shows key figures discussing Vatican’s London property deal

Oct 19, 2020

An Italian newspaper claimed Monday that it had gained access to a secret audio recording of a meeting between three... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver.

Colorado's Catholic dioceses pay $6.6 million in abuse settlements

Oct 19, 2020

An independent reparation and reconciliation program for the three dioceses in Colorado announced Friday that $6.68 million had been paid... Read more

Church fires in Santiago, Chile Oct. 18.

In Chile, archbishop condemns arson attacks that destroyed Catholic churches

Oct 19, 2020

The Archbishop of Santiago de Chile condemned arson attacks that destroyed two Chilean churches Sunday, and called on Catholics to... Read more

The uncovered tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Assisi, Italy.

Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb closes after extended time of public veneration

Oct 19, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The glass that has allowed pilgrims to view Blessed Carlo Acutis will be permanently covered Monday as the official multi-week... Read more

Welsh government accused of seeing Catholic schools as a ‘problem’

Oct 19, 2020

The Welsh government appears to see Catholic schools as a “problem,” a Church education adviser said Monday as officials press... Read more

A satellite in space. Public domain

Vatican asks UN to eliminate the risks of satellite collisions in outer space

Oct 19, 2020

By Courtney Mares

With more and more satellites orbiting the Earth, measures need to be taken to prevent collisions in outer space that... Read more

Bishop Lawrence Nicasio of Belize City. CNA file photo.

Belize’s far-reaching gender bill runs aground, and critics warn of international 'gender ideology' pressure

Oct 18, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

A bill purporting to secure equality and anti-discrimination in Belize was withdrawn last month, after Bishop Lawrence Nicasio and other... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address Aug. 30, 2020.

Pope Francis: God is supreme

Oct 18, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholics, by virtue of their baptism, must affirm to the world God’s primacy in human life and in history, Pope... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

Becciu 'vigorously' denies interference in Cardinal Pell trial

Oct 18, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu again denied having interfered in any way with the trial of Cardinal George Pell, after Italian... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Cupola from Casa Santa Marta.

Vatican: Coronavirus case in Pope Francis' residence

Oct 17, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Holy See press office said Saturday a resident of the Vatican hotel where Pope Francis also lives has tested... Read more

Bishop Edward Janiak.

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish bishop under investigation

Oct 17, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis accepted Saturday the resignation of the Bishop of Kalisz in central Poland, Edward Janiak, who is under investigation... Read more

New children's book spins Christmas tale about spiders

Oct 16, 2020

There is an ancient legend about Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and a spider.  Read more

Ivorian religious leaders attend an interreligious prayer event in Abidjan, Oct. 14, 2020.

Religious leaders in Ivory Coast appeal for dialogue ahead of presidential election

Oct 16, 2020

Religious leaders in Ivory Coast have appealed for dialogue and peace ahead of the presidential election, scheduled for Oct. 31... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 14, 2020.

Barrett hearings show threat of anti-Catholic bigotry - Fort Worth bishop

Oct 16, 2020

Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth penned an op-ed Thursday decrying the “anti-Catholic bigotry” that he says has surfaced since... Read more

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn. CNA file photo

Religion is not the problem: Brooklyn bishop blasts New York COVID measures

Oct 16, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn warned on Friday that New York’s most recent coronavirus measures were “not reasonable.” Speaking one day after... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 18, 2019.

Pope Francis laments that tons of food is thrown away as people starve

Oct 16, 2020

By Courtney Mares

In a video message for World Food Day, Pope Francis expressed concern that tons of food is being thrown away... Read more

St. Peter’s Basilica seen through a bubble on Dec. 3, 2019.

World Mission Sunday: number of Catholics continues to rise worldwide

Oct 16, 2020

The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1.33 billion, according to statistics highlighted... Read more

Joe Biden at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Biden backs 'transgender rights' for children during town hall

Oct 16, 2020

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that young children should be able to change their gender without any “discrimination.”  Read more