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Man pleads guilty to killing Catholic priest in Nebraska rectory
Father Stephen Gutgsell, 65, died after deputies found him stabbed in December 2023. He had been serving at St. John... Read more
A ‘silent majority’ of U.S. Catholics support Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts
Catholics who do not gather for anti-enforcement rallies organized by Catholic prelates are a “silent majority,” according to conservative Catholic... Read more
Catholic bishops plead with lawmakers to end shutdown, protect SNAP
U.S. Catholic bishops are urging Congress to find a solution that opens the government. Read more
Irish stamp honors Vatican ‘Pimpernel’ O’Flaherty, who saved 6,500 Jews in World War II
Ireland’s postal service released a stamp marking the 100th anniversary of the ordination of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty — the Irish... Read more
‘People shouldn’t go hungry’: SNAP halt sparks concern among Catholic charitable groups
Catholic charitable groups that provide food to needy families are voicing concern about the expected stoppage of federal food assistance... Read more
Catholic social scientists reframe perspective on retirement
“Retiring for Eternity: Planning Based on Social Science and Catholic Social Thought” was one topic at the Society of Catholic... Read more
Syrian bishop kidnapped by ISIS in 2015 explains challenges facing the Church in his country
In a recent interview with ACI MENA, Archbishop Jacques Mourad affirmed his reliance on Muslims and officials of goodwill to... Read more
Texas voters to decide on parental rights amendment in November
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops told CNA it supports the “proposed amendment to recognize the natural right of parents... Read more
Boston exhibit features in-depth look at ancestry of Pope Leo XIV
American Ancestors, a national center for family history, heritage, and culture, has created the “The Ancestry of Pope Leo XIV:... Read more
Pope Leo XIV commemorates Nostra Aetate anniversary with interfaith celebrations
Pope Leo XIV joined faith leaders Tuesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Church’s declaration on relationships... Read more
Runners carry torch from Mexico to New York praying for immigrants, honoring Our Lady
Pilgrim runners began their journey on Aug. 30 in Mexico City and so far have carried it through nine Mexican... Read more
Conference recalls papal declaration on Catholic-Jewish relations
Calls to deepen Jewish-Catholic relations echoed at an event marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a declaration by Pope... Read more
Protestant congregation in Michigan fights township over fines, limits on religious activity
A Protestant congregation in Michigan is facing $4,500 in fines imposed by Windsor Township, according to First Liberty Institute. Read more
Secret euthanasia house raises alarm in Canada
The furtive establishment of a stand-alone, private euthanasia house in Victoria, the capital city of the Canadian province of British... Read more
Christian investors’ meeting focuses on aligning stewardship with values
Archbishop Timothy Broglio told investors at the Christian Institutional Investors Conference that investing should be “wise, prudent, and faithful.” Read more
Syrian transitional president visits Greek Orthodox patriarch in Damascus
Al-Shar’a was accompanied by Maher al-Shar’a, secretary-general of the presidency, and Maher Marwan Idlibi, governor of Damascus, at the Oct.... Read more
Pope calls for renewal of Catholic education amid challenges of modern society, technology
In “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” Pope Leo XIV reflects on the role of a Catholic education on the 60th... Read more
New docudrama explains ‘what a real exorcism is’
“Triumph Over Evil” is the first authoritative documentary to delve into the various aspects of demonic possession and exorcism. Read more
St. Bartolo Longo is an example for those with mental health struggles, priest says
Newly canonized St. Bartolo Longo was a former Satanist “priest” whose remarkable conversion led him to create a Shrine to... Read more
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of the 12... Read more
