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How the Vatican summit's moderator approaches the problem of clerical sexual abuse
The moderator of the Vatican’s February summit on child sexual abuse has written an article outlining his take on the... Read more
On anniversary, Swiss Guards don new 3D-printed helmets
As the Swiss Guards celebrated their 513th anniversary Tuesday, they donned for the first time their new light-weight helmets, which... Read more
Navy chaplains appointed military archdiocese auxiliary bishops
Pope Francis appointed Tuesday two Navy chaplains, Fr. Joseph Coffey and Fr. William Muhm, as auxiliary bishops for the U.S.... Read more
Vatican again denies prior knowledge of allegations against Argentine bishop
In a statement Tuesday the Vatican again denied having prior knowledge of sexual abuse allegations against Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar... Read more
Latest Planned Parenthood numbers show more abortions—and higher profits
Planned Parenthood, the largest performer of abortions in the U.S., has released its annual report, and its critics object to... Read more
‘Zimbabwe is burning’: Bishops call for peace amid violent protests, crackdown
As political protests in Zimbabwe have turned violent and even fatal, reportedly leaving at least 12 people dead, the bishops... Read more
Notre Dame to cover prominent Columbus murals
A series of murals depicting Christopher Columbus' life and exploration displayed at the University of Notre Dame will be covered... Read more
Nigerian bishops call for fair elections, warn against selling votes
As the Nigerian presidential election approaches, the Catholic Bishop’s Conference in the country emphasized the importance of electoral honesty and... Read more
What is happening with the Sistine Chapel Choir?
With a motu proprio released Jan. 19, Pope Francis put the Sistine Chapel Choir under the administration of the Office... Read more
5 things to know about World Youth Day 2019
Five things you need to know about World Youth Day 2019 Read more
After Covington Catholic students caught in social media maelstrom, fuller picture emerges
A wave of media attention engulfed this weekend a group of students who attended last week’s annual March for Life... Read more
What Catholics can learn from ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’
"Does it spark joy?" That question has become a rallying cry for fans of Japanese cleaning guru Marie Kondo, whose... Read more
Former vicar: Vatican already knew about sexual abuse allegations against Argentine bishop
In an exclusive report from the Associated Press, the former vicar to Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta said that the... Read more
Pope’s app 'Click to Pray' connects Catholics to a smartphone prayer network
Pope Francis launched an app Sunday called “Click to Pray,” which connects Catholics to a global network to share prayer... Read more
When a baby dies, faith and medicine aim for compassion
Grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth can be heart-wrenching. As awareness of that difficulty grows, medical professionals and clergy strive to... Read more
Vatican transfers task of Ecclesia Dei to the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Saturday ending the pontifical commission Ecclesia Dei and creating an office within the Congregation... Read more
Sister resigns from Detroit seminary after sex abuse allegations
Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit announced this week the resignation of Sr. Mary Finn, 84, a long-time faculty member and... Read more
Knights on parade: With the Knights of Columbus at the March for Life
CNA spent the 2019 March for Life getting a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Knights of Columbus during... Read more
Amid curriculum controversy, Franciscan University president calls for unity
The president of Franciscan University of Steubenville said Monday that the university is committed to a faithful Catholic approach to... Read more
'Every life is worth protecting,' President Trump, VP Pence tell March for Life
The March for Life again gathered myriad pro-life advocates to mark the anniversary of legalized abortion in America, and in... Read more
