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China’s first saint was martyred on a cross in Wuhan
China’s first canonized saint was martyred by suffocation on a cross in Wuhan, the epicenter of today’s coronavirus pandemic. Read more
‘It’s a trauma for our children’: How the pandemic is impacting foster kids
Foster care workers say the pandemic has put a strain on the system, and on kids. Read more
Team of young Chicago priests answer the call to anoint COVID-19 patients
The Archdiocese of Chicago has assembled a team of 24 priest volunteers— all under age 60, and without pre-existing medical... Read more
Retired Scripture professor is first priest known to die in Rome of coronavirus
Fr. Miguel Ángel Tábet is believed to be the first priest to die of the coronavirus in Rome. Two other... Read more
Pope Francis establishes new commission to study women deacons
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has created a new commission to study the question of a female diaconate... Read more
Pray-At-Home: How two women were confirmed hours before NYC shut down
How two women were confirmed as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in New York City. Read more
Bishops can do more to provide sacraments despite coronavirus fears, open letter claims
In the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, the nationwide shutdown of Catholic churches has halted regular Mass attendance and impeded... Read more
Saving elderly from coronavirus ‘a priority,’ Vatican’s laity dicastery says
During the coronavirus pandemic, saving the elderly must be just as important as saving others, the Vatican’s Laity, Family, and... Read more
‘Prayer has been the great source of strength to me’: Cardinal Pell looks forward to Easter
In an exclusive interview with CNA on the day of his release from prison, Cardinal George Pell spoke about his... Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral to broadcast crown of thorns veneration on Good Friday
One year after the world watched the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris burn, the Archbishop of Paris will display the... Read more
Pope Francis prays for the unjustly condemned after Pell conviction overturned
Pope Francis prayed at Mass Tuesday for all those who have been persecuted by an unjust sentence, offering the prayer... Read more
Colombian archbishop removes from ministry 15 priests accused of sexual abuse
The president of the Colombian bishops’ conference, Óscar Urbina, suspended 15 priests of his archdiocese from ministry who have been... Read more
'The only basis for justice is truth' - With conviction overturned, Cardinal Pell speaks
After his conviction for child sexual abuse was overturned Tuesday by Australia’s High Court, Cardinal George Pell has released a... Read more
Cardinal George Pell's abuse convictions overturned by Australia's High Court
After an ordeal that began nearly four years ago, and more than 13 months of imprisonment, Cardinal George Pell is... Read more
Landlord encouraged by prayer waives rent amid coronavirus
A Catholic landlord made the decision March 30 to waive April’s rent for all of his 200 tenants, in the... Read more
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was more than the man on television, 92-year-old niece says
Archbishop Fulton Sheen's niece has recounted her view of the famous Catholic television personality and author in a new book... Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Let us stand before the crucifix in our homes
On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis offered Mass in a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica and urged Catholics quarantined at home... Read more
Archbishop Gomez to lead Good Friday Sacred Heart litany
“This Holy Week will be different. Our churches may be closed, but Christ is not quarantined and his Gospel is... Read more
Monks offer free caskets amid coronavirus
An Iowa order of Trappist monks is offering an unusual but necessary act of charity amid the global pandemic -... Read more
Sin starts with giving in to small temptations, Pope Francis warns
Before we commit a sin, there were usually small temptations which we let grow in our soul, eventually making excuses... Read more
