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Catholic leaders voice concern over federal budget proposal

Feb 13, 2018

The federal budget proposal released by the Trump administration on Monday has been met with worry from U.S. bishops who... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass with Patriarch Youssef Absi at Casa Santa Marta Feb. 13, 2018.

Pope offers Mass alongside patriarch of Melkite Greek Church

Feb 13, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At Mass at Santa Marta Tuesday, Pope Francis concelebrated Mass with the patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Youssef... Read more

Saint Andrew Kim Taegon.

Amidst the Pyeongchang Games, remembering Korea’s martyrs

Feb 13, 2018

As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games continue in Pyeongchang, the world is watching Korea for more than just sports.  Read more

Australian bishops dedicate start of Lent to abuse victims

Feb 13, 2018

The bishops of Australia have called on the faithful of the country to begin the season of Lent with four... Read more

Bishop Kevin Rhoades; CNA file photo. University of Notre Dame;

Bishop Rhoades: 'I strongly disagree' with Notre Dame contraception decision

Feb 12, 2018

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend issued a statement on Thursday criticizing the University of... Read more

Florida resolution could label pornography a 'public health risk'

Feb 12, 2018

By Perry West

A proposed resolution in Florida would declare pornography a public health risk, allowing for greater education and research into the... Read more

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago.

Cardinal Cupich launches Amoris Laetitia seminars for US bishops

Feb 12, 2018

The Archbishop of Chicago has invited some U.S. bishops to a series of conferences on the 2016 apostolic exhortation Amoris... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis: To fight human trafficking, listening to survivors is key

Feb 12, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Monday, Pope Francis urged all people, and youth in particular, to meet with victims of human trafficking in order... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Analysis: Two former IOR senior managers found guilty of mismanagement

Feb 12, 2018

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A Vatican Court has found two former IOR senior managers liable for mismanagement, and ordered them to compensate the IOR... Read more

Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, Lourdes, France.

The 70th miracle: Lourdes healing officially declared supernatural

Feb 12, 2018

By CNA Staff

A miracle was officially recognized at the Marian shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France this week, the 70th... Read more

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The historically black Catholic university founded by a saint

Feb 12, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Of the 106 historically black colleges in the United States, only one is Roman Catholic - Xavier University of Louisiana.  Read more

Pope Francis meets Bangladesh Prime Minister Ms. Sheikh Hasina at the Vatican Feb. 12, 2018.

Pope, Bangladesh Prime Minister discuss Rohingya crisis at Vatican

Feb 12, 2018

By Elise Harris

Just two months after his recent visit to Bangladesh, Pope Francis Monday welcomed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the Vatican,... Read more

Pope Francis at the Angelus Jan. 28, 2018.

Pope Francis 'signs up' for World Youth Day in Panama

Feb 11, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

After the Angelus Sunday, with the help of a tablet and two young people, Pope Francis signed up for World... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for Dominicans at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

Dominicans worldwide pray for their deceased parents

Feb 11, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Dominican friars around the world celebrated a unique tradition last week: they offered Masses for their deceased parents and for... Read more

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Bishops urge Nigerian president to address deadly violence & kidnappings

Feb 10, 2018

Amidst violent clashes between nomadic-herdsmen and settled farmers in central Nigeria, Catholic bishops met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, urging... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan. CNA file photo.

Abortion funding limits get priorities right, bishops say

Feb 10, 2018

The U.S. bishops have praised signs of progress against ‘abortion ideology,’ in response to a State Department report on new... Read more

Fr. Hans Zollner, SJ.

Pontifical university offers new youth protection degree program

Feb 10, 2018

By Elise Harris

Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University will begin offering a two-year licentiate course in protecting minors, a move Fr. Hans Zollner SJ,... Read more

USCCB praises disaster relief policy for churches

Feb 9, 2018

The USCCB issued a statement Friday praising the early morning passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act, which, in addition to... Read more

Yuna Kim.

Catholic skater Yuna Kim lights the Olympic torch

Feb 9, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Catholic Olympic gold-medalist Yuna Kim lit the torch at the Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South... Read more

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun speaks at the Asianews Conference at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome, Nov. 18, 2014.

Cardinal Zen continues criticism of possible Vatican-China deal

Feb 9, 2018

Cardinal Joseph Zen again had harsh words for the Vatican on Friday, saying that the proposed deal between the Vatican... Read more