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7-year-old girl with cancer supported by her Catholic community meets her musical idol
Mary Stegmueller has already outlived her prognosis and recently made one of her biggest dreams come true thanks to ongoing... Read more
Abortion activists launching new PAC to enshrine abortion rights in Arizona
The political action committee Arizona for Abortion Access on Tuesday filed the Arizona Abortion Access Act, a “proposed constitutional amendment.” Read more
Pope Francis changes canon law on Opus Dei and any future personal prelatures
The updated canons now state that the statutes that govern a personal prelature can be “approved or issued by the... Read more
Court orders lawyers for Southwest Airlines to take religious freedom classes
The court stated that “training on religious freedom ... is the least restrictive means of achieving compliance with the court’s... Read more
Vatican announces that artificial intelligence will be theme of next World Day of Peace
A statement from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development on Aug. 8 described an “urgent need” to guide the... Read more
Knights of Columbus ‘Ladies Program’ recognizes women as key ‘influencers’
More than 500 women attended the program, which highlighted the sacrifices Knights’ wives make and the key role they play... Read more
Nigerian bishops discourage military intervention in Niger after coup
The Economic Community of West African States threatened military intervention if Niger’s military refused to restore democracy within one week. Read more
Baton Rouge priest killed in a car crash remembered for his holiness, passion for truth
Father Mark Beard, who died Aug. 2, became a priest later in life after a successful career and was known... Read more
Will new federal abortion policies violate anti-abortion Hyde Amendment? Experts weigh in
It is uncertain whether new Biden administration rules run afoul of the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding provision in federal law. Read more
Miracle at Fátima? World Youth Day pilgrim receives her sight after Communion at Mass
“I opened my eyes and I could see perfectly,” said Jimena, a 16-year-old Spanish World Youth Day pilgrim. Read more
U.S. bishops appeal to leaders to do more to ensure food security around the globe
Bishop David J. Malloy cited numbers that estimated about 258 million people in 58 countries experienced crisis-level acute hunger in... Read more
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly has a plan to deepen the faith lives of Catholic men
The Knights of Columbus has launched new initiatives to help Catholic laymen deepen their spiritual lives and find authentic Catholic... Read more
10 of the most touching moments of World Youth Day 2023
There were so many beautiful moments during WYD in Lisbon. Here are some of the most memorable that may continue... Read more
Ohioans go to the polls Tuesday for vote that could determine abortion laws
Issue 1 would raise the threshold needed to adopt a constitutional amendment via ballot initiative from a simple majority to... Read more
Pediatricians’ group affirms support for ‘gender-affirming’ care, calls for review of guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics said its board of directors had voted to reaffirm its 2018 policy statement in support... Read more
Young man after confession with the pope: ‘I told him the sins that pain me the most’
The 21-year-old Spaniard told ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, the details of what he considers “the confession of my... Read more
Dominicans pray nine-month novena ahead of September rosary pilgrimage
Although the novena began in January, organizers are encouraging the faithful to pray the novena any time before it culminates... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Spiritual worldliness’ one of greatest dangers facing priests, the Church
Spiritual worldliness is one of the most dangerous temptations facing priests and the Church because it “reduces spirituality to appearance,”... Read more
‘The Work,’ a community with a focus on eucharistic adoration, receives final approval from Vatican
This significant endorsement, announced on the feast of the apostle James on July 25, underscores the growing influence of The... Read more
Meet the women who penned the official songs for the National Eucharistic Congress
Diane Mahoney and Kathleen Pluth have had their musical compositions chosen out of many entries as the official theme song... Read more
