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A painting of St. Maria Goretti by Giuseppe Brovelli-Soffredini

St. Maria Goretti: Remembering one of the youngest Catholic saints

Jul 5, 2022

By Maisy Sullivan

Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti. Read more

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Texas Supreme Court allows enforcement of abortion ban

Jul 5, 2022

By CNA Staff

The Supreme Court of Texas on Friday ruled that the state may enforce its 1925 law banning abortion, reversing the... Read more

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Will Mexico have to wait a half-century for legal abortion to be overturned?

Jul 5, 2022

By David Ramos

Rulings that legitimize abortion by the higher courts in Mexico continue to present significant challenges for the pro-life cause in... Read more

Bishop Joy Alappatt, who was appointed Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Chicago July 3, 2022.

New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar eparchy

Jul 5, 2022

By CNA Staff

On Sunday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of... Read more

Pope Francis, pictured on Oct. 4, 2014.

Pope Francis condemns 'senseless shooting,' calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack

Jul 5, 2022

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six... Read more

Pope Francis waves at pilgrims from China at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 7, 2016.

Pope Francis says he hopes Vatican-China deal will be renewed

Jul 5, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said he hopes the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops will be renewed... Read more

First responders take away victims from the scene of a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois. At least six people were killed and 19 injured, according to published reports.

Local 22-year-old man in custody in July Fourth parade shooting in Illinois

Jul 4, 2022

By CNA Staff

Authorities identified the suspect as Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III, who they believe is driving a silver Honda Fit. Read more

Photo illustration of Nigerian military uniform.

Nigerian Christian villagers claim military helicopter fired on them, not bandits

Jul 4, 2022

By Douglas Burton

Authorities deny the charge and have tried to reassure villagers the government is on their side. Read more

Cardinal Cláudio Hummes arrives for the afternoon session of the Amazon Synod, October 8, 2019.

Brazilian Cardinal Cláudio Hummes dies at 87

Jul 4, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, archbishop emeritus of São Paulo, Brazil, died on Monday after a long illness. Read more

Pope Francis

'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving

Jul 4, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing. Read more

Pope Francis speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi after Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2022.

Pope Francis condemns abortion in new comments about Roe v. Wade decision, responds to question on Communion

Jul 4, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis condemned abortion in new comments about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more

Cristofer Pereyra is the CEO of Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona.

This leadership expert is guiding faithful Catholics from the pew to the boardroom

Jul 3, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Maisy Sullivan

Meet the founder of the Tepeyac Leadership Institute, Cristofer Pereyra. Read more

Pope Francis prays the Angelus from the window of the Apostolic Palace on July 3, 2022.

Pope Francis: Evangelization is not ‘personal activism’ but a witness of love

Jul 3, 2022

By Courtney Mares

In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to... Read more

Hundreds of pro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a monthly pro-life march and prayer vigil at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Lower Manhattan on July 2, 2022, setting off a tense confrontation.

PHOTOS: Heated abortion confrontation in NYC

Jul 3, 2022

By CNA Staff

Pro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a pro-life prayer vigil at an abortion clinic in Lower Manhattan Saturday, setting off a... Read more

Pope Francis celebrated Mass for Rome’s Congolese community in St. Peter's Basilica on July 3, 2022.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Congolese rite: ‘Peace begins with us’

Jul 3, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz is the host of the podcast "the Bible in a Year," produced by Ascension.

Father Mike Schmitz's next podcast, 'Catechism in a Year,' starts Jan. 1

Jul 2, 2022

By CNA Staff

The new podcast will be free on all streaming platforms, as well as on the Hallow prayer app. Read more

An image of St. Peter in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on June 29, 2022.

PHOTOS: Scenes from the feast of saints Peter and Paul in Rome

Jul 2, 2022

By Daniel Ibañez

The feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, whose official name is the joint Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul,... Read more

Elon Musk posted a photo with Pope Francis on Twitter.

Elon Musk posts photo with Pope Francis at the Vatican

Jul 2, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican has yet to publicly acknowledge that the meeting took place. Read more

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House, Sept. 9, 2021

With Roe v Wade a dead letter, Biden rallies governors to promote abortion access

Jul 1, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

In the wake of a Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, President Joe Biden met with a group of... Read more

Sister Simone Campbell.

Sister Simone Campbell to be among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

Jul 1, 2022

By CNA Staff

Sister Simone Campbell, former executive director of the Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, will receive the Presidential Medal of... Read more