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Pilot Raúl Ruiz.

Meet the Spanish pilot who paid homage to Benedict XVI on a flight to Rome

Jan 16, 2023

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Raúl Ruiz, 50, said he felt the need to dedicate something to the late pope “and share it with all... Read more

Police officers attend the scene of a shooting by St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church on Jan. 14, 2023, in London, England.

Priest describes ‘pandemonium’ after 6 shot after funeral Mass at London Catholic church

Jan 15, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

Six people —including two children — were injured in a drive-by shooting Saturday at a Catholic church in North London. Read more

Pope Francis presides over the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square on Jan. 5, 2023.

Analysis: Pope Francis centralizes authority with reform of Diocese of Rome

Jan 15, 2023

By Andrea Gagliarducci

It was widely anticipated that a major reform of the Diocese of Rome was coming, but no one expected it... Read more

Jim Caviezel (left) will once again portray Jesus in the new Mel Gibson movie "The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection," which is set to begin production in spring 2023.

Filming of ‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel set to begin this spring

Jan 15, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” will focus on the days immediately following Christ’s crucifixion. Read more

Young people in sports jerseys react after winning a friendly soccer game at World Youth Day in Panama in 2019.

Hanging up the jersey: What happens when God calls an athlete away from sports?

Jan 15, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Two prominent Catholic speakers, both of whom had successful athletic careers before embracing vocations, spoke to CNA this month SEEK23... Read more

Father Isaac Achi, a Nigerian Catholic priest, was murdered in Niger State on Jan. 15, 2023.

Catholic priest burned to death in Nigeria

Jan 15, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Another priest was shot in the Jan. 15 bandit attack but survived. Read more

Debbie and David Cowden, authors of “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents,” told EWTN News Nightly in an interview on Jan. 6, 2023, that the book is “really focusing on growing together as a family, loving God more, and raising our kids to be great saints.”

How one book is helping Catholic parents raise saints through the sleepless nights

Jan 14, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Many new parents might not realize how having a baby can affect their spiritual lives. “The Prayer Book for Tired... Read more

Pope Francis met with seminarians, staff, and faculty of the Ponitifical North American College in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace on Jan. 14, 2023.

Pope Francis: Synodal journey ‘a challenge and task’ for American seminarians

Jan 14, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis met with students, staff, and faculty of the Pontifical North American College at the Vatican on the morning... Read more

The crucifix depicting the 12th station of South America's largest Stations of the Cross in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, in Argentina.

South America’s largest Stations of the Cross turns 80

Jan 14, 2023

By CNA Staff

The largest Stations of the Cross in South America, located in the city of Tandil in the Buenos Aires province... Read more

Pope Francis blesses the coffin of Cardinal George Pell at the Australian prelate's funeral Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 14, 2023.

‘A man of the Church’: Cardinal George Pell’s funeral celebrated at Vatican

Jan 14, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The funeral Mass was celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more

Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, delivers the opening keynote address at the inaugural Wonder Conference on Jan. 13, 2023.

Father Spitzer: God revealing himself to scientists through his ‘perfectly-designed-for-life universe’

Jan 13, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The popular host of EWTN’s “Father Spitzer’s Universe” delivered the keynote address at Word on Fire’s Wonder Conference. Read more

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Canadian publisher pulls Catholic textbooks after LGBT criticism

Jan 13, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A textbook publisher has dropped the education curriculum Fully Alive from its offerings after LGBT advocates claimed the Catholic content... Read more

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5 things to know about abortion drugs sent by mail

Jan 13, 2023

By Katie Yoder

The U.S. Department of Justice recently advised that the U.S. Postal Service can deliver these abortion drugs by mail. Read more

A view of modern-day Jericho, the site of a recently uncovered sixth-century church.

Archaeologists uncover early Christian church with ornate mosaic in Jericho

Jan 13, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered a sixth-century Byzantine church with highly decorated mosaic floors.  Read more

Cardinal George Pell.

Cardinal Pell authored controversial memo critical of Pope Francis, journalist reveals

Jan 13, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Sandro Magister, a longtime Vatican journalist, revealed the identity of the document’s author on Jan. 11, the day after Pell’s... Read more

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will chair the new subcommittee investigating the "weaponization" of the FBI and IRS.

GOP-led ‘weaponization’ committee to investigate arrests of pro-lifers

Jan 13, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The subcommittee is expected to investigate the FBI’s use of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act to... Read more

Frank Pavone gives a reflection on Scripture on his YouTube channel.

Pavone: It’s possible I missed laicization notice

A diocesan official’s account is at odds with Frank Pavone’s prior statements to CNA and other media outlets claiming he... Read more

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Christian Lawyers Foundation in Spain demands TV series promoting pedophilia be pulled

Jan 12, 2023

By CNA Staff

“Scandal, Story of an Obsession” is a Mediaset España production that began being broadcast on Telecinco Jan. 11. Read more

Security camera footage shows the same man committing all three acts of vandalism to the California church.

California church vandalized three times since Christmas, suspect apprehended

Jan 12, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Father Scott Herrera, the church’s pastor, told CNA Thursday that he believes the vandal, who was caught on security cameras... Read more

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope on March 13, 2013.

Church in Argentina to celebrate 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to papacy

Jan 12, 2023

By CNA Staff

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, then archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected pontiff on March 13, 2013. Read more