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Dictatorship in Nicaragua freezes fund for retired priests
A Nicaraguan lawyer and researcher reported that elderly priests are not receiving their pensions from the national insurance funds for... Read more
New Catholic Charities USA head is laywoman with leadership, philanthropy background
Catholic leadership expert and philanthropist Kerry Alys Robinson will be the next president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. Read more
Police investigate alleged attack on pro-lifers outside DC Planned Parenthood
A pro-life sidewalk counselor told CNA that he was punched repeatedly and knocked to the ground. Read more
Report: Leadership of Catholic colleges shifting as religious vocations plummet
A report found that the leadership of U.S. Catholic colleges and universities “has been progressively handed over by the sponsoring... Read more
Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
“God loves us just as we are,” the Holy Father said, adding that “the Lord always accompanies us, always. Even... Read more
Bishop Strickland denies wrongdoing, says Vatican inquiry ‘not fun’
“I’ve got nothing to hide,” the bishop said in a show excerpt posted to YouTube. Read more
Experts speculate on why marriage is declining — and what to do about it
Rates of marriage continue to fall, leading experts to offer various explanations for the troubling trend as well as potential... Read more
Americans’ belief in God, heaven, hell continues prolonged decline
A July poll from Gallup shows a marked decrease in belief in “God, angels, heaven, hell, and the devil” among... Read more
‘Providing for Life Act’ would extend child tax credit to cover unborn children
The language of the bill specifically states that a “qualifying child” under the rule “includes an unborn child of an... Read more
Hallow brings back popular ‘Saints in 7 Days’ series
The series on the popular Catholic prayer app, which first launched in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite, has... Read more
Vatican honors Venerable Cardinal Văn Thuận with new foundation
The Vatican has united two foundations into a single new foundation named for Venerable Nguyen Văn Thuận. Read more
Catholic drug rehabilitation facility begins to take shape in Arizona
Kevin Starrs, vice president of the Kolbe Mission, says he noticed the absence of rehab facilities built specifically for Catholics. Read more
‘Give your life to Jesus’: How a World Youth Day put a young man on the path to priesthood
At World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Nelson Cintra knelt and prayed: “Christ, I give you my whole life.” Read more
Thousands march in Honduras against gender ideology in schools
The parents’ movement “For our children” organized the march and on Facebook invited citizens to demonstrate “against gender ideology.” Read more
Enough signatures collected for pro-life constitutional amendment process in Colombia
The goal is to amend Article 11 of the country’s Magna Carta, which currently states that “the right to life... Read more
African National Eucharistic Congress ‘sparking hope’ for revival
Among the many pilgrims to this year’s Congress was a 25-person delegation from the Diocese of St. Thomas in the... Read more
Here’s how many American pilgrims are headed to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Pope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and... Read more
After latest Oklahoma execution, Archbishop Coakley calls for death penalty abolition
Convicted murderer Jemaine Cannon, 51, was executed by lethal injection on Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Read more
Priest: Cuban government threatening religious who express opinion on country’s situation
Father Alberto Reyes recently stated that members of the Church who denounce the injustices that occur in the country get... Read more
Retired priest in Diocese of Richmond accused of sex abuse against a minor
Father Walter Lewis was immediately removed ministry, the diocese said. Read more
