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How can the Jubilee of Hope strengthen your faith? Here’s what you need to know
Why is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to... Read more
Catholics weigh in on Australia’s social media ban: ‘A void in our children’s spiritual lives’
Australian lawmakers recently passed a law — the first of its kind in the world — banning children under age... Read more
UPDATE: Driver slams car into New Year’s crowd in New Orleans: 15 killed, archbishop offers prayers
“Our prayers go out to those killed and injured in this morning’s horrific attack on Bourbon Street,” New Orleans Archbishop... Read more
New poll shows Latino voters helped Trump win the overall Catholic vote in 2024 election
According to the data, a large portion of Trump’s improved performance among Catholics came from Latino voters while a smaller... Read more
Vatican sets funeral for Cardinal Amato as Pope Francis praises ‘faithful servant’
Pope Francis praised the late cardinal’s “priestly spirit” and theological preparation, highlighting his decades of service. Read more
In New Year’s Angelus, pope ties debt forgiveness to peace
In his first Angelus address of 2025, Pope Francis called for debt relief for the world’s poorest nations and renewed... Read more
Pope Francis preaches peace, protection of life in New Year’s homily
“Protecting life, caring for wounded life, restoring dignity to the life of every ‘born of woman’ is the fundamental basis... Read more
Making a pilgrimage to Rome for the jubilee? Here’s what you should know
For Jubilee 2025 pilgrims, the experience of arriving in Rome will be new due to the reconditioning of a disused... Read more
Why the Church begins the year celebrating Mary, the mother of God
Catholic teaching has held together the mystery of “one Person with two natures” from the very beginning. Read more
Pope Francis: Last day of 2024 a time to reflect on the ‘universal vocation’ of Rome
Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
How to gain a plenary indulgence for the end of the year and the beginning of 2025
A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. Read more
Bishop expelled from Nicaragua asks for prayers for the people
The Ortega-Murillo dictatorship expelled Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera from Nicaragua on Nov. 13, a few days after he had criticized... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Philippines’ Tarlac Diocese
Bishop Roberto Calara Mallari, 61, will succeed the late Bishop Enrique Macaraeg to become the fourth bishop of the Tarlac ... Read more
Safety concerns escalate for Christians in historic Syrian town
Christians in Maaloula in western Syria have been living with an intensifying fear for their safety, exacerbated by a recent... Read more
Catholics join other faith leaders for Baltimore prayer walk in memory of homicide victims
The coalition met at St. Joseph’s Monastery Parish in the city’s Irvington neighborhood before holding a prayer walk to My... Read more
Arizona bishops express ‘grave concern’ over possibility of migrant arrests at churches
The signers of the op-ed included Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix and Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson as well... Read more
CNA’s top Catholic news stories of 2024
2024 was filled with memorable and impactful moments for Catholics around the world. Read more
Cardinal Koch remembers Benedict XVI and his legacy on second anniversary of death
Cardinal Kurt Koch highlighted the late pontiff’s dedication to helping people rediscover access to God. Read more
Catholic priest hopes new ‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast will build ‘muscle of prayer’
Hosted by Father Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, “The Rosary in a Year” podcast will consist... Read more
Here are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2025
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy Father’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2025. Read more
