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After delaying restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass for three months, Bishop Michael Martin said in a Sept. 26, 2025, letter that the Chapel of the Little Flower in the St. Therese Parish in Mooresville, North Carolina, which was recently renovated by the diocese and can seat just over 350 people, will have two Masses each Sunday and on holy days of obligation.

Charlotte bishop restricts Traditional Latin Mass to 1 chapel

Sep 29, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Charlotte Bishop Michael Martin said the Traditional Latin Mass will be offered at one chapel starting Oct. 2. Read more

Some of the coffins of 73 Christians from Benue State, central Nigeria, massacred by Fulani jihadists in 2018.

There is a strategy to annihilate all Christians and Islamize Nigeria, expert says

Sep 29, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Criminologist and researcher Emeka Umeagbalasi has spent 30 years denouncing human rights violations in his country and is clear that... Read more

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Christian leaders in Zimbabwe urge debt cancellation to alleviate economic burden

Sep 29, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

Zimbabwe is struggling with an $8.3 billion debt (in U.S. dollars), which blocks access to affordable international financing and slows... Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the European Parliament’s Working Group on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue on Sept. 29, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘European institutions need people who know how to live a healthy secularism’

Sep 29, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 29 received the European Parliament’s Working Group on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican. Read more

Statue of St. Michael the Archangel in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies on Aug. 12, 2025.

Brazil adds St. Michael the Archangel’s feast day to national calendar

Sep 29, 2025

By Natalia Zimbrão

St. Michael the Archangel’s feast day was officially incorporated into Brazil’s national calendar following the enactment of a law approved... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered for the Mass for the Jubilee of Catechists on Sept. 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Catholics must respond to AI threat to authentic, human communication, Vatican says

Sep 29, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope’s choice of theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications 2026, published Monday, is “Preserving Human Voices... Read more

“EWTN News Nightly” welcomed its new anchor, Veronica Dudo, on Sept. 8, 2025.

‘EWTN News Nightly’ welcomes new anchor Veronica Dudo 

Sep 29, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

New “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Veronica Dudo said she wanted to be a journalist “to give a voice to those... Read more

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CNA explains: What is transhumanism?

Sep 29, 2025

By Father Michael Baggot

What exactly is transhumanism, and how does the Church approach it?  Read more

Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Perez speaks to members of his congregation at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul following a special Mass for Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Archdiocese launches ‘missionary hubs’ to help bring faithful back to Church

Sep 29, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Archbishop Nelson Pérez’s announcement comes after Pérez earlier this year revealed a 10-year plan meant to bring Catholics back to... Read more

A stained-glass window in St. Sulpice Church in Fougeres, France, depicts (from left to right) the archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel.

Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael: The 3 great archangels of the Bible

Sep 29, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Today, on the feast of the archangels, we celebrate the powerful helpers sent by God throughout salvation history. Read more

Pope Leo XIV hands a crucifix to a newly instituted catechist during Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 28, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV entrusts ministry of catechist to 39 at jubilee celebration

Sep 28, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday entrusted the ministry of catechist to 39 men and women in St. Peter’s Square, giving... Read more

St. Thomas Mission service at Mar Qardakh International School.

From Ohio to Erbil: Student missionaries help revive Catholic education in Iraq

Sep 28, 2025

By Georgena Habbaba

Franciscan University’s St. Thomas Mission blends teaching, faith, and service in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Read more

St. John Henry Newman near the end of his life, in 1887.

Pope Leo XIV to proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on Nov. 1

Sep 28, 2025

By Marco Mancini

Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on... Read more

“Now people need not go as far away as Spain to see this beautiful thing,” said Christendom College President Emeritus Timothy O’Donnell of the school chapel’s monumental thurible.

Monumental censer at Christendom College chapel represents ‘grandeur of Christ the King’

Sep 28, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Now people in the United States need not go so far to see a censer comparable to the one in... Read more

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New York Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against Buffalo Diocese over bankruptcy payments

Sep 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Parishioners suing the diocese won a reprieve in July when the state Supreme Court instituted a temporary halt on the... Read more

Father Marco Billeri with Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new personal secretary

Sep 27, 2025

By Marco Mancini

Bishop Giovanni Paccosi of San Miniato announced Sept. 27 that Pope Leo XIV has named Father Marco Billeri as his... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets an audience at the Jubilee of Catechists at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

Pope Leo chooses theme for 34th World Day of the Sick: ‘The compassion of the Samaritan’

Sep 27, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The theme focuses on the Gospel figure of the Good Samaritan, “who shows love by taking care of the wounded... Read more

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Possible U.S. government shutdown could disrupt military Masses, meals for preschoolers

Sep 27, 2025

By Kathleen Murphy

The closure could pause military members’ ability to attend Mass, interrupt subsidized meals for preschoolers in Catholic schools, and limit... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 27, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV marks Jubilee of Catechists: Teach relationship with Jesus

Sep 27, 2025

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV marked the Jubilee of Catechists on Saturday, urging practitioners of the Church’s lay teaching ministry to hand... Read more

The longtime pro-life advocate Anna Záborská served in both the Slovak and European Parliaments during her political career.

Pro-life Slovak politician Anna Záborská leaves cross-party legacy

Sep 27, 2025

By Bohumil Petrík

Anna Záborská, 77, built a career spanning both Slovak and European Parliaments while championing traditional family values, religious freedom, and... Read more