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Thousands march in support of Nicaraguan bishops
The streets of Nicaragua were filled on July 28 by thousands of demonstrators supporting the country’s bishops and priests after... Read more
Pope Francis to altar servers: Holiness is not for the lazy
Everyone is called to pursue sainthood through living the Works of Mercy, though it is not for the weak of... Read more
Catholic universities withdraw honorary degrees from McCarrick
Two Catholic universities have withdrawn honorary degrees from Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, amid numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Read more
Department of Justice creates Religious Liberty Task Force
The announcement of a Religious Liberty Task Force being created at the Department of Justice drew praise from Archbishop Joseph... Read more
Cardinal Mueller: To lead in Europe, Germany must recover moral strength
While Germany has the potential to be a major European leader, the Church in the country must take a strong... Read more
Bishop: Marriage is for life, so choose wisely
A thriving and holy marriage depends on choosing a suitable spouse, having realistic expectations for the difficulties of marriage, and... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Australian archbishop convicted of not reporting abuse
Pope Francis accepted Monday the resignation of Archbishop Philip Wilson following calls for the prelate’s removal as head of the... Read more
After McCarrick resigns, DC archdiocese praises abuse victims' courage
Alleged abuse victims are “courageously stepping forward” with new claims of abuse by former cardinal and retired Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more
Pope Francis: Faith is measured by one's treatment of the poor
The love with which individuals and communities treat the poor, the weak, and the hungry, is the best measure of... Read more
Texas bishop: hold McCarrick and his enablers accountable
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s alleged crimes might merit removing him from the clergy entirely—and they require accountability for all Church... Read more
Wuerl was not informed about McCarrick settlements, DC letter claims
A letter sent this week to priests of the Archdiocese of Washington claims that Cardinal Donald Wuerl did not know... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of McCarrick from College of Cardinals
Saturday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Theodore McCarrick from the College of Cardinals, suspending him from the rights and... Read more
Oklahoma celebrates the first feast day of Blessed Stanley Rother
On Saturday, parishes across Oklahoma will celebrate the first feast day of the first U.S. born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother,... Read more
How Fr. Spitzer wants to make Catholicism credible for doubting Millennials
How can Catholics respond to young people’s questions and concerns about faith, science, and modern problems? Read more
The genius of woman: Women in the world
This week, CNA says farewell to our summer intern, Lizzy Joslyn. In her final week at CNA this summer, Lizzy... Read more
Pennsylvania AG asks Pope Francis for help releasing grand jury report
The Pennsylvania Attorney General has appealed to Pope Francis for help in publishing a report on clerical sexual abuse in... Read more
What makes the Holy See's diplomacy unique
At a religious freedom event in Washington, D.C., this week, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States explained how the... Read more
Walking, biking pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe draws 60,000
By foot and by bicycle, some 60,000 people arrived at the Guadalupe Basilica in Mexico City on July 22, for... Read more
Judge Amy Barrett to keynote Catholic legal conference
Federal appeals judge Amy Barrett, who was on the short-list this month for a possible appointment to the U.S. Supreme... Read more
Poll finding support for Roe is misleading, pro-life group says
A recent poll suggesting widespread support for Roe v. Wade fails to account for the misinformation surrounding the 1973 Supreme... Read more
