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Pope Leo XIV expresses condolences for 800 dead left by earthquake in Afghanistan
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the more than 800 dead left by the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan... Read more
Pope Leo XIV praises Italian society for works done in spirit of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV on Monday welcomed members of the Opera San Francesco per i Poveri (“St. Francis’ Work for the... Read more
Study: Mental health-related hospitalizations rates doubled for women who had abortions
The study, published this summer in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, compared abortions with other pregnancies in hospitals in Quebec,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets Father James Martin at the Vatican
Father James Martin, who is in Rome to lead a Jubilee pilgrimage for his LGBTQ ministry, Outreach, also had one-on-one... Read more
From Malawi to Houston: Catholic schools around the world named after Carlo Acutis
Schools across the world named for Carlo Acutis are getting ready to celebrate his canonization on Sept. 7 in Rome. Read more
The Catholic Church has a lot to say about Labor Day — why?
“All work, no matter what the work is, is essential,” said Father Sinclair Oubre, spiritual moderator of the Catholic Labor... Read more
11 saints who had pets or who befriended animals
Here are a few saints who have been remembered not only for their dedication to God and others but also... Read more
Sisters of Life launch new website offering pro-life support, resources for women
The website includes testimonial videos of women’s personal stories about finding themselves in unplanned pregnancies and the joy they found... Read more
Pope Leo prays for Minneapolis school shooting victims, laments ‘pandemic of arms’
Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims of a shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis and the children who... Read more
3 true stories of how cancel culture works, according to Cardinal Chomali
Cardinal Fernando Chomali shared with university students three stories that reflect cancel culture and highlighted the need to cultivate humility. Read more
Live musical performance honors life and legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta
“Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa” highlights the life and legacy of Mother Teresa, especially her service... Read more
Norwegian bishops warn of euthanasia support ahead of parliamentary election
Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim and Bishop Fredrik Hansen of Oslo also voiced concern about growing political support for euthanasia. Read more
Where does your state stand on the death penalty?
CNA has released three new interactive maps to show where each state in the U.S. stands on life issues —... Read more
Catholic University of America professor receives $3.89 million for study on beauty
Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States. Read more
‘Sudan needs a voice’: Catholic aid agency pleads for global media attention
As the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development struggles to deliver aid to Sudan, a representative calls for more coverage of... Read more
Taylor Swift engagement: Start of a promising cultural phenomenon?
“Expect a spike in marriage,” wrote marriage and family expert Brad Wilcox in a social media post. “Taylor and Travis... Read more
After Minneapolis Catholic church shooting, public leaders debate prayer
Over the past few days, Catholics and other Christians have pushed back on the negative view of prayer promoted by... Read more
Council of Nicaea aids Christian unity, Catholic and Orthodox leaders say
Cardinal Kurt Koch and Bartholomew, Eastern Orthodox ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Read more
How John the Baptist became linked to the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus
Four places are most often associated with the relic of John the Baptist’s head — one is the Umayyad Mosque... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints new auxiliary bishop for Diocese of San Jose, California
Pope Leo XIV on Friday appointed Father Andres Ligot as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Jose, California. Read more
