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People wait outside a distribution point to receive aid rations in Oromia Region, Ethiopia, in February 2018.

Trump appeals court order to restart foreign aid as Catholic groups remain without funds

Feb 26, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The attorney general’s office filed an appeal late Tuesday after U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ordered the administration to supply... Read more

Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum meets with the country’s bishops during their plenary assembly on Nov. 13, 2024.

Mexican bishops call for national unity in the face of Trump’s policies toward the country

Feb 26, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Last month, at the beginning of his second term in office, U.S. President Donald Trump announced various measures that directly... Read more

Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, leads Eucharistic adoration at the parish in December 2024.

Gaza priest after speaking with Pope Francis: ‘We rejoice to hear his voice’

Feb 26, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Father Gabriel Romanelli was able to speak with Pope Francis on Tuesday despite the fact that the pontiff remains hospitalized... Read more

People pray at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia, in Rome on Feb. 26, 2025.

Pope Francis’ early-stage kidney insufficiency ‘subsided’ on Wednesday, Vatican says

Feb 26, 2025

By Kristina Millare

“The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office... Read more

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Judge blocks Trump’s pause on refugee admissions 

Feb 26, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

In a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead ordered the Trump administration to restore the program and funding to... Read more

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Yearslong decline in Christianity ‘leveling off’ in U.S., Pew survey shows

Feb 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Pew said its most recent Religious Landscape Study showed 62% of U.S. adults identifying as Christian, a number that has... Read more

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Pope Francis shines light on Bible’s elderly ‘pilgrims of hope’ in Wednesday catechesis

Feb 26, 2025

By Kristina Millare

In his second catechesis since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital nearly two weeks ago, the Holy Father reflected on ... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica during the Mass for the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, with Bernini's baldachin and the papal altar decorated with white flowers, Dec. 8, 2024.

Pope Francis creates fundraising commission to solicit Vatican donations

Feb 26, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges. Read more

The interior of St. Alphonsus Liguori "Rock" Catholic Church in St. Louis.

Historic African American parish in St. Louis receives grant to restore stained glass

Feb 26, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

St. Alphonsus Liguori Church was one of 30 churches in the country chosen to receive a grant this year from... Read more

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

CNA explains: Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Francis is hospitalized?

Feb 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Who exactly runs the Vatican when a pope is hospitalized or unable to perform his normal duties? Read more

Window at the top of the south façade of the Cathedral in Seville, Spain,.

Islamist threat against Spanish cathedrals provokes calls for more security

Feb 26, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience is calling on Spain’s Ministry of the Interior to strengthen security at the... Read more

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Here are the states where assisted suicide legislation is moving forward in 2025

Feb 26, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Legislation on assisted suicide has been introduced in several states this year, with some bills gaining traction in efforts to... Read more

Vancouver Archbishop J.. Michael Miller, left, watches as Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith places the mitre on Father Gary Franken at his ordination as bishop of St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, in December 2022. Archbishop Smith has been appointed the next archbishop of Vancouver after Pope Francis accepted Archbishop Miller's retirement.

Pope Francis names Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Edmonton as next archbishop of Vancouver

Feb 25, 2025

By The B.C. Catholic

Archbishop Richard W. Smith, 65, has led the Archdiocese of Edmonton since 2007 and has served in dioceses across Canada. Read more

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Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on Tennessee law banning drag shows

Feb 25, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied the petition to hear an appeal on the ruling, which was filed by... Read more

Image of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández.

First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández

Feb 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The sainthood cause of Venezuelan Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been approved by Pope Francis. Read more

Faithful gather to pray during a Holy Hour at St. John Paul II Chapel at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where Pope Francis is being treated for several medical conditions.

Daily Holy Hour held in hospital where Pope Francis is being treated

Feb 25, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Daily Holy Hours are bring held in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is being treated as well as at... Read more

A faithful holds a rosary while touching an image of Pope Francis during prayers for the pontiff's recovery at Gemelli hospital on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition, Vatican says

Feb 25, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli... Read more

U.S. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court overturns Oklahoma death row inmate’s murder conviction, grants new trial

Feb 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that condemned Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip be given a new trial. Read more

U.S. Vice President JD Vance addresses the 2025 International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C.

JD Vance to speak at annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Feb 25, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“His presence is a sign of hope and openness to Catholic values and all the good that they bring to... Read more

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Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State

Feb 25, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint... Read more