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Ben Hur.

Ben Hur: An epic remake

Aug 12, 2016

For the first time in nearly 55 years, one of the greatest stories ever told will be retold on the... Read more

Crystal Cathedral.

Who's turning 40? One of America's largest dioceses!

Aug 12, 2016

Major celebrations are set to mark the 40th anniversary of California’s Diocese of Orange, one of the largest dioceses in... Read more

Relics at St. Anthony's Chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7, 2015.

Sale of saint relics on eBay sparks Catholic outcry

Aug 12, 2016

By Mary Farrow

Ryan Scheel was shopping for a rosary on eBay when one listing caught him off guard.  Read more

Guam priest admits guilt amid ongoing abuse scandal

Aug 11, 2016

A priest in Guam has admitted to abusing around 20 children, a revelation that comes amid an ongoing investigation into... Read more

A shell in the street of Homs, Syria.

In war-torn Syria, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral needs help

Aug 11, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The war-torn Cathedral of Homs sits in the heart of western Syria.  Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Feb. 3, 2016.

Will Pope Francis visit Assisi again this year? This imam says yes.

Aug 11, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

If a prominent imam is right, Pope Francis will visit Assisi Sept. 19 for a major international interreligious meeting.  Read more

Okla. Christians counter Satanic mockery of Virgin Mary with prayer

Aug 11, 2016

Another planned black mass and an additional satanic ritual in Oklahoma City is timed to mock a Marian feast and... Read more

Pro-life leaders reject call for abortions in face of U.S. Zika cases

Aug 10, 2016

A small patch of the city of Miami is being called “ground zero” for the Zika virus in the United... Read more

Lethal injection room, New Mexico State Pen.

Will Texas execute two innocent men?

Aug 10, 2016

In Texas, two scheduled executions could kill innocent men, Catholic and other Christian leaders have warned.  Read more

Praying.

The deadly danger of global blasphemy laws

Aug 10, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Among the biggest threats to religious freedom worldwide are blasphemy laws, the State Department said in its annual religious freedom... Read more

Brazilian priest mentioned in 'Spotlight' film commits suicide

Aug 10, 2016

Fr. Bonifacio Buzzi, a Brazilian priest convicted of child abuse and who was mentioned in the Oscar-winning film ‘Spotlight,’ committed... Read more

Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was killed while saying Mass by Islamic State terrorists July 26, 2016.

Campaign will help 1,000 seminarians in honor of murdered French priest

Aug 10, 2016

A Catholic charity is launching a campaign to support the studies of 1,000 seminarians around the world in honor of... Read more

Clarence Gilyard (top left) as deputy James Trivette on 'Walker, Texas Ranger.'

The little-known Catholicism of a 'Walker, Texas Ranger' star

Aug 10, 2016

By Elise Harris

Clarence Gilyard is the seasoned Hollywood actor who kicked major bad-guy posterior as Chuck Norris' gun-slinging, karate-kicking deputy James Trivette... Read more

Pope Francis prays before the tomb of St. Filippa Mareri at a Franciscan convent in Borgo San Pietro, Italy, Aug. 9, 2016.

Surprise! Pope Francis visits convents on his day off

Aug 9, 2016

In keeping with his spontaneous personality, Pope Francis made a surprise visit Tuesday to two convents north of Rome.  Read more

Geostationary imagery of Tropical Storm Javier.

Pope offers message of prayer amid violent storms in Mexico

Aug 9, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

After Tropical Storm Javier and Hurricane Earl ravaged parts of Mexico over the weekend, Pope Francis offered his prayers and... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight, August, 2014.

Pope sends condolences to victims of Pakistan hospital attack

Aug 9, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis offered his condolences to those affected by the “senseless and brutal” attack against a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan,... Read more

Katie Ledecky.

These two game-changing Olympians are serious Catholics

Aug 9, 2016

By Mary Farrow

Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are two of the names to know in this year's summer Olympic games in Rio.  Read more

Roni Salim Momika is ordained a priest in Erbil's Aishty camp for the displaced Aug. 5, 2016. Courtesy of Fr. Roni Momika.

New Iraqi priests bring joy amid years of sadness, displacement

Aug 8, 2016

By Elise Harris

Fr. Roni Salim Momika, one of three priests ordained in an Erbil refugee camp Friday, said the event has turned... Read more

A mural in Derry depicting then-Father Daly leading a group carrying a victim on Bloody Sunday, Jan. 30, 1972.

Irish bishop of Bloody Sunday fame remembered for his peaceful witness

Aug 8, 2016

By CNA Staff

After his death in hospital Monday morning, Bishop Emeritus Edward Daly of Derry's ministry advocating for peace during the Troubles... Read more

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

Pope: It's 'unacceptable' that civilians must pay the price of Syrian conflict

Aug 7, 2016

On Sunday, Pope Francis lamented at how many defenseless civilians are forced to “pay the price” of the ongoing Syrian... Read more