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Pope Francis sends condolences to family of Indi Gregory at British baby’s funeral
The pope “sends condolences and the assurance of his spiritual closeness to her parents, Dean and Claire, and to all... Read more
In unique governors’ debate, DeSantis and Newsom bicker, trade criticism
The event, billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” was broadcast on Fox News and moderated by network... Read more
Cardinal Parolin will represent Pope Francis at climate conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities. Read more
Constant thefts in churches plague Mexican archdiocese
The Archdiocese of San Luis Potosí expressed its concern about the constant wave of thefts that is plaguing churches in... Read more
Opus Dei priest dies from heart attack while preaching at retreat
Father Fadi Sarraf, a recently ordained priest of Opus Dei, reportedly died of a heart attack while preaching at a... Read more
NET Ministries launches outreach to U.S. Hispanic youth
According to a Pew Research study, 60% of Catholics under the age of 18 in the United States are Hispanic. Read more
New York diocese offers $200 million to abuse victims in largest-ever settlement offer
The plan includes an immediate cash payout of a minimum of $100,000 to claimants with a lawsuit and a $50,000... Read more
German bishop says divisions within local Church are a ‘disaster for the faithful’
Bishop Stefan Oster did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Church... Read more
Deaths by suicide reach ‘highest number ever recorded’; ideation likely higher, expert says
Suicide rates have been steadily increasing for about 50 years, one expert says, which is likely due to a combination... Read more
‘I am prepared to die a martyr’: Freed Nigerian monk recounts kidnapping, murder of brother monk
Brother Peter Olarewaju recounts the horrific kidnapping and torture he and other monks suffered, including the murder of a brother... Read more
Pope to Orthodox patriarch: ‘Bonds of faith, hope and charity’ unite two churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis sent a message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople. Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship releases new photos, video of imprisoned Bishop Álvarez
In response to demands for proof that Bishop Rolando Álvarez is still alive, Nicaraguan officials released new images of the... Read more
Pope Francis says he has ‘very acute infectious bronchitis’
“As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis quipped as he met participants in a health care ethics seminar... Read more
MAP: Are Holy Land pilgrimage sites threatened by the Israel-Hamas war?
Amid the uncertainty of war, what is the outlook for the Holy Land’s many precious sites? CNA spoke to Father... Read more
Pending decision by human rights court threatens to legalize abortion throughout Latin America
The abortion lobby has seized on the case of Beatriz, a Salvadoran woman who was seriously ill and pregnant with... Read more
Catholics work to improve precarious state of public education in Venezuela
The Venezuelan organization of Catholic faithful “Coromoto 2020” provides scholarships to teachers from public and parochial schools in Carayaca. Read more
Pope reportedly confirms he is taking away Burke’s apartment, denies calling him his ‘enemy’
Pope Francis reportedly denied that he referred to Cardinal Raymond Burke as his “enemy,” according to a web post by... Read more
Activist group pushes to enshrine abortion rights in Arkansas constitution
An activist group in Arkansas this week announced an effort to pass a state constitutional amendment protecting the right to... Read more
Catholic cathedral complex bombed, bishop flees with refugees in worsening Myanmar civil war
The pastoral center of Christ the King Cathedral in Loikaw, Myanmar, was bombed on Nov. 26 and occupied by the... Read more
