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U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

In bid to ‘put America first,’ Trump again withdraws U.S. from Paris climate accord

Jan 21, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The president issued the executive order as part of a flurry of directives he signed within hours of taking the... Read more

Ulrich Wastl shows copies of the abuse report for the Diocese of Bolzano-Bressanone at its presentation in Bolzano, Italy, on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. The 635-page document, published in both Italian and German, details investigations into abuse cases spanning from 1964 to 2023.

New study reveals decades of abuse cases in northern Italian diocese

Jan 21, 2025

By AC Wimmer, Marco Mancini

The 635-page report examined cases from 1964 to 2023 in the northern Italian region of Alto Adige-Südtirol and identified 41... Read more

Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student, was murdered while she was jogging at the University of Georgia.

Laken Riley Act passes Senate as Catholic bishops urge ‘meaningful immigration reform’

Jan 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The Laken Riley Act would subject immigrants who entered the country illegally to detainment if they are charged with or... Read more

Asylum seekers wait for their CBP One appointments with U.S. authorities before crossing through El Chaparral port in Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico, on Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump signs executive orders to begin implementing tough immigration policies

Jan 21, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Among the orders Trump signed Jan. 20 were a declaration of a national emergency at the southern border and a... Read more

Ethics and Public Policy Center President Ryan Anderson.

‘We have been living under a lawless regime’: Catholics celebrate Trump overhauls

Jan 21, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal, Ken Oliver-Méndez

Several high-profile Catholic intellectuals in the United States anticipated and celebrated a number of changes that are coming to the... Read more

President Donald Trump holds an executive order he just signed during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump signs executive order affirming ‘biological reality of sex’

Jan 21, 2025

By Peter Laffin

The order officially affirms that “women are biologically female, and men are biologically male,” and overturns an array of transgender-related... Read more

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With eye on eliminating deficit, CUA grapples with proposed changes to academic programs

Jan 21, 2025

By CNA Staff

Administrators, faculty, and students at The Catholic University of America are in the throes of dealing with difficult decisions to... Read more

The U.S. Department of Education sign hangs over the entrance to the federal building housing the agency’s headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

What would happen if the U.S. Department of Education closed under Trump?

Jan 21, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

CNA takes a closer look at how the U.S. Department of Education impacts Catholic education and what shuttering it might... Read more

A lamb is wreathed in flowers during a special Mass for the feast of St. Agnes at the Basilica of St. Agnes Outside the Wall on Jan. 21, 2014.

The origins of St. Agnes, child saint and martyr

Jan 21, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Although not much is known about the life of St. Agnes, there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom... Read more

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CNA official X account compromised, working with X support

Jan 20, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

On Jan. 20 Catholic News Agency’s official X account, @cnalive, was compromised and used to publish scam-related posts on the... Read more

Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, SJ, takes possession of his titular church in Rome, the Church of the Gesù, on Dec. 8, 2022.

Sodality of Christian Life dissolved by Pope Francis, apostolate confirms

Jan 20, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

The Sodality of Christian Life confirmed on Monday that Pope Francis has decided to dissolve the society of apostolic life... Read more

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the the 47th president of the United States in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

At inauguration, Trump vows new ‘golden age’: ‘I was saved by God to make America great again’

Jan 20, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Trump expressed his hope “that our recent presidential election will be remembered as the greatest and most consequential election in... Read more

Flag of Mozambique.

AIDS relief program ‘in jeopardy’ after federal funds used for abortions

Jan 20, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A major U.S. HIV/AIDS relief program is facing potential blowback amid reports that the program was used to fund abortions... Read more

Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivers the invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th U.S. president in the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.

Cardinal Dolan, Father Mann among clergy leading President Trump’s inaugural prayers

Jan 20, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Father Frank Mann opened and closed the prayers of invocation and benediction at the inauguration of... Read more

Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi is bishop emeritus of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexico.

Cardinal Arizmendi: ‘There are facts that confirm’ organized crime rules parts of Mexico

Jan 20, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi acknowledged the influence of organized crime in some areas of Mexico, thus partially backing recent statements by... Read more

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th presidential inauguration in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Museum of the Bible to add Trump’s Bible to inauguration-themed exhibit

Jan 20, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Museum of the Bible Chief Curatorial Officer Robert Duke said Trump’s personal Bible will be added to the set of... Read more

Holy Name Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Archdiocese of Chicago removes 2 priests from ministry after sex abuse allegations

Jan 20, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The archdiocese announced the development on Saturday, writing to 14 different parishes at which the two priests served over a... Read more

Approximately 3,000 people came together for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ 11th annual OneLife LA event on Jan. 18, 2025. While previously held as a walk through the streets of Los Angeles, OneLife LA was moved to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown L.A. due to unhealthy air caused by the region’s wildfires and the acute need of police in other parts of the city.

PHOTOS: Faith, hope, and healing shine at OneLife LA amid southern California fires

Jan 20, 2025

By Jim Graves

Approximately 3,000 people gathered for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ 11th annual OneLife LA on Saturday, moved to the Cathedral... Read more

Pope Francis on Jan. 20, 2025, named Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as head of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Pope Francis appoints Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Jan 20, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who was made a cardinal in 2007 and who led the U.S. bishops’ conference as president from... Read more

Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks on stage to deliver the keynote address at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton on June 22, 2024. in Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis invokes blessings on U.S. as Trump begins presidency

Jan 20, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis invoked “an abundance of divine blessings” upon Donald Trump, his family, and “the beloved American people.” Read more

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Pope Francis presides over vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, accompanied by masters of ceremonies, marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 25, 2025.

Pope sees ‘providential’ moment as Catholics, Orthodox hope they could celebrate Easter together in 2025

This "Life Wins" sign sums up the confidence marchers have in the ultimate triumph of their cause.

PHOTOS: A look at the 2025 March for Life

Servant of God Akash Bashir.

Pakistani youth who gave his life to prevent terrorist attack is symbol of Christian unity

Laura Brown speaks at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 24, 2025, about why she regrets her abortion.

Women who regret their abortions speak up at March for Life

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House.

Trump reinstates ‘Mexico City policy’ ban on funding international abortions

A participant captures Pope Francis on their phone during the Jubilee of the World of Communications event at the Paul VI Hall, Jan. 25, 2025.

At Vatican jubilee, Pope Francis skips prepared text for heart-to-heart with journalists

Westminster Lord Mayor Robert Rigby speaks to guests at the Companions Café in London on Jan. 16, 2025.

Companions of Malta serve 150 homeless each week at London café

Ryan Bethea (left) and Father Carlos Martins (right), co-hosts of “The Exorcist Files” podcast.

Father Carlos Martins faces misdemeanor charge after church incident

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PHOTOS: As thousands join March for Life, pro-life advocates share their ‘why’

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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Oklahoma Catholic charter school case

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