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What is the ‘ordo amoris’? JD Vance’s comments on Christian love spark debate
Though you won’t find “ordo amoris” in the catechism, Dominican Father Pius Pietrzyk told CNA that the concept is a... Read more
CNA explains: How the Catholic Church partners with the U.S. government to serve migrants
In recent years, the USCCB has received more than $100 million annually from the federal government to support migration and... Read more
Jesuits to hold third world summit of major superiors in October
The superior general of the Society of Jesus, Venezuelan priest Arturo Sosa, has convoked a meeting of all the Jesuit... Read more
Pope Francis: Carlo Acutis shows young people ‘the fullness of life’ in Christ
Speaking to Catholic pilgrims from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland on Feb. 3, the pope shared a special message... Read more
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani
An article published by Spanish newspaper El País reported an accusation of alleged sexual abuse against Peruvian Cardinal Juan Luis... Read more
Indian bishops mourn stampede deaths at massive Hindu festival attended by millions
“It is heartbreaking to witness such a calamity during a sacred event that draws millions in devotion,” Cardinal Filipe Neri... Read more
Children’s hospitals suspend youth transgender programs after Trump order
President Donald Trump last week issued an executive order restricting transgender surgeries and drugs for youth. Read more
Pope Francis to write papal document on theme of children
The summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to... Read more
Filipino cardinal urges Catholics to report clerical abuse to Church and civil authorities
Days after BishopsAccountability.org on Jan. 29 launched its Philippines database, the cardinal insisted the country’s Catholics must report “erring priests.” Read more
Pope Francis, international leaders discuss children’s rights at Vatican
Pope Francis and leaders from around the world are meeting at the Vatican this week to discuss the rights of... Read more
Kansas Catholics travel 1,600 miles with truck of supplies for Los Angeles parish
Deacon Greg Trum and his wife, Barb, told CNA that they were moved to help residents of Los Angeles while... Read more
As fighting rages on in Eastern DR Congo, Catholic charity steps up humanitarian response
In a Jan. 29 report, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development urged the international community to acknowledge the crisis in... Read more
Love and light: Pope Francis reflects on Christ’s presentation
Pope Francis, reflecting on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, says it serves as a reminder that Jesus... Read more
Pope Francis calls consecrated religious to be ‘bearers of light’ amid modern challenges
The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church... Read more
Pope Francis tells Ukrainian youth to be patriots, pursue peace through dialogue
In a virtual meeting, Pope Francis urged young Ukrainians to maintain hope and continue dialogue despite the ravages of war. Read more
Philadelphia archbishop: ‘My heart sank’ after learning of Friday plane crash
“My heart sank when I learned that an aircraft crashed at Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia tonight,”... Read more
Vatican Library exhibition traces historic journeys during jubilee year
The exhibition features approximately 1,200 newspapers from remote regions and artistic works inspired by pioneering travelers, Read more
In powerful jubilee message, pope points to Mary Magdalene’s transformative trust
Pope Francis emphasized Mary Magdalene’s transformative encounter with the risen Christ as a model for personal conversion. Read more
South Korea priest feeds hungry youth with kimchi stew
Father Gabriel Lee Mun-su is serving up bowls of rich Korean stew in Seoul via a restaurant ministry as a... Read more
Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation
In Ireland, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of “Lá Fhéile Bríde” — St. Brigid’s Day. Read more
