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A new(ish) statute for the Vatican bank: Here’s what it means
Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a new statute for the so-called Vatican bank, but it closely resembles the regulation approved... Read more
Notre Dame cathedral to open in December 2024
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, whose spire and roof were destroyed by a 2019 fire, should be rebuilt within the... Read more
UN calls on Nicaragua to free Bishop Álvarez and other political prisoners
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on the Nicaraguan dictatorship to release Bishop... Read more
Rupnik concelebrated Mass in a basilica in Rome despite restrictions
Father Marko Rupnik concelebrated Mass at a basilica in Rome on Sunday despite restrictions prohibiting “any public ministerial and sacramental... Read more
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California bishops to visit death row inmates at San Quentin
A group of Catholic bishops will visit San Quentin Prison’s death row inmates on Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis adds Hollerich and four other cardinals to his council of advisers
The Vatican announced March 7 the nine members of the pope’s Council of Cardinals tasked with assisting the pope “in... Read more
Mexican bishops condemn police pursuit, violent arrest of migrants on cathedral grounds
The Ciudad Juárez Cathedral has long been one of the places where migrants are received, as the city sits on... Read more
Syrian Catholic monk once kidnapped by ISIS consecrated archbishop
Father Jacques Mourad was consecrated as the new archbishop of Homs, Syria. Read more
Abortion activists smash windows at Minnesota pregnancy clinic that provides free diapers
Vandals smashed the windows of a pro-life pregnancy center in Minneapolis and spray-painted it with graffiti in the middle of... Read more
Wind rips roof off historic Indiana Catholic church
Father Gene Schroeder, the church’s pastor, told CNA that the roof came off shortly after a funeral took place in... Read more
In Netflix special, Chris Rock likens abortion to hiring a hitman, echoing Pope Francis
During his March 4 special the comedian, who is known for courting controversy, turned to an issue that most celebrities... Read more
McCarrick denies sex abuse charges in telephone interview
For the first time since criminal court proceedings began against him, Theodore McCarrick spoke publicly about allegations that he abused... Read more
International group launches proposal to ban surrogacy worldwide
A signed document aims to raise global awareness of surrogacy, which the group considers to be a practice that violates... Read more
Pope Francis: Look for the beauty of Jesus’ transfiguration in everyday life
“How many luminous faces, how many smiles, how many wrinkles, how many tears and scars reveal love around us,” the... Read more
Exclusive: Harrison Butker’s advice on how to be a saint
Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is a champion on the field and in the spiritual life. Read more
‘Abortion doula’ at Notre Dame speaker series adds to Catholic concern
Critics say the series conflicts with university policy requiring the presentation of Catholic teaching at such events. Read more
Does ChatGPT get Catholics? Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle
CNA digs into ChatGPT’s Catholic arsenal. Read more
Catholicism makes a comeback in London
It’s not often that you see Catholic culture featured at the city’s major museums. Read more
Report: Wave of murders after elections in Nigeria forces Catholic diocese staff to evacuate
Dozens of people were reportedly killed in attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Benue State Wednesday, a diocesan official said. Read more
Portuguese bishops announce steps to end sexual abuse in the Church
The bishops of Portugal on Friday began taking concrete steps to respond to a damning investigative report last month. Read more
