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Italian Basilica of St. Benedict reopens 9 years after it was destroyed by earthquake
Archbishop Renato Boccardo of Spoleto-Norcia dedicated the newly repaired basilica, which marks the birthplace of St. Benedict, on Oct. 31. Read more
7 fascinating facts about St. Martin de Porres, the first Black saint of the Americas
On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who lived... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Death is ‘a hope for the future’
Pope Leo XIV said the Christian vision of death is not one of despair or nostalgia but of confident expectation... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire in Sudan, condemns post-election violence in Tanzania
Pope Leo XIV issued urgent appeals for peace and humanitarian access in Sudan and Tanzania on Sunday, decrying escalating violence... Read more
CNA explains: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church?
The title “doctor of the Church” recognizes those canonized men and women who possessed profound knowledge, were superb teachers, and... Read more
Preparing for death with the Sister Servants of Mary
As nurses, the sisters are at the bedside of the dying through the long nights, whether their patients are lifelong... Read more
Detainees denied Communion at ICE facility in Illinois
Bishop Jose María García-Maldonado celebrated a Mass on Nov. 1 outside the Broadview facility near Chicago. Read more
Hundreds killed in Darfur hospital massacre amid Sudan’s deadly civil war
Graphic evidence has emerged of large-scale massacres of civilians in Sudan, including satellite imagery of bodies and bloodstained ground outside... Read more
Drawing inspiration from Newman: ‘Without his legacy, perhaps I would not be Catholic today’
St. John Henry Newman continues to inspire many to embrace the Catholic faith as he did. Read more
Pope Leo XIV declares St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has declared St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church, recognizing the English cardinal and theologian... Read more
Poll: 7 in 10 voters support requiring doctor’s visit for abortion pills
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
How the recent presidential election reflects a shift from Ireland’s Catholic founding fathers
The election of Ireland’s leftist president highlights a secular shift, contrasting with the deep Catholic faith of the 1916 Easter... Read more
10,000 pro-lifers join LIFE Runners’ annual relay across the U.S.
A pro-life relay with more than 10,000 participants concluded in Kansas last Saturday after runners made the shape of a... Read more
CNA explains: The step-by-step process the Church uses to declare someone a saint
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona is now tallest church in the world
The Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) minor basilica in Barcelona is now the tallest church in the world. Read more
UPDATE: Trump says he will designate Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern’
President Donald Trump said he is designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern.” Read more
White House official: Trump spoke with Xi Jinping about Jimmy Lai’s release
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Cuba’s national Marian shrine damaged by Hurricane Melissa
The passage of Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction in Cuba, significantly damaging the Basilica of Our Lady of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV gives Catholic educators lessons from St. Augustine
Pope Leo XIV said Catholic educators can learn four fundamental values from St. Augustine’s teachings: interiority, unity, love, and joy. Read more
Killer, rapist of girl in Catholic church identified more than 60 years later
Authorities said the killer of 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty, raped and murdered in a Pennsylvania Catholic church 63 years ago,... Read more
