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American theologian promoted by Pope Francis calls for focus on Scripture, evangelization
Professor Mary Healy of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan discusses her appointment to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and... Read more
Catholics to gather for annual New York Encounter next month: ‘There’s nothing like it’
Organized annually by members of Communion and Liberation, the event will take place Feb. 14–16 in the heart of New... Read more
Catholic bioethicist weighs in on scientific effort to create life from scratch
A team of European researchers is currently aiming to create simple synthetic life forms from scratch using molecules that are... Read more
PHOTOS: Challenges and triumphs: The custos of the Holy Land reflects on 9 years
As he gets ready to retire, Father Francesco Patton talks to CNA about his years leading the Custody of the... Read more
What would Thomas Aquinas make of AI?
According to one German theologian, the Catholic saint and doctor of the Church can contribute to contemporary discussions about AI’s... Read more
New Vatican document says AI should lead to ‘a renewed appreciation of all that is human’
The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature. Read more
80 years later: Remembering the Catholic martyrs killed in Auschwitz during World War II
The Auschwitz martyrs’ legacy of holiness continues to be a source of inspiration for Catholics worldwide. Read more
Miami archbishop joins hundreds of motorcyclists for annual fundraising ride
The yearly event benefits St. Luke’s Center, an outreach program of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Miami. Read more
Trump Department of Justice says it will end ‘weaponization’ of FACE Act against pro-lifers
The Justice Department said it will limit its enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act except... Read more
At Evangelical Catholic conference, clergy, layman recognized for exemplary apostolic work
Father Paul Soper of Boston and Joseph Adams of Cleveland both received the Avery Cardinal Dulles Apostolic Activity Award. Read more
Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures
Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more
80 years after Auschwitz’s liberation: ‘I ask you only to remember’
Jan. 27 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the concentration camp in which Father Maximilian Kolbe gave... Read more
Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI
Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication. Read more
Thousands rally in San Francisco for the 21st Walk for Life West Coast
“Abortion hurts women, we love babies, and women deserve better than abortion,” Eva Muntean, co-chair of the Walk for Life... Read more
U.S. bishops say refugee program is ‘work of mercy’ after criticism from vice president
Vance had made the remarks during an interview on Sunday with Margaret Brennan on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.” Read more
Pope Francis: Suffering becomes ‘occasion for transformative encounter’ with God
Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together... Read more
Catholic science event to address ‘pastoral problem’ among youth
The St. Albert Initiative will bring together 200-250 attendees as well as 13 scientists and three theologians to present talks... Read more
Why Cardinal Czerny and sculptor Timothy Schmalz brought ‘Angels Unawares’ to the Vatican
Cardinal Michael Czerny and sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz on Jan. 23 in Rome spoke about evangelization through art. Read more
Word of God Sunday: Scripture expert explains why the Bible is ‘modern,’ how to preach well
On Jan. 26, the Catholic Church commemorates the Sunday of the Word of God, established by Pope Francis in 2019. Read more
Never forget Auschwitz horrors, Pope Francis says ahead of 80th anniversary
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis marked the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and made urgent appeals for... Read more
