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2022 was the worst year for the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina Montenegro reported that “2022 was the most disastrous year for the Nicaraguan Catholic Church.” Read more
Pre-March for Life rally to feature Mass and performances by Brother Isaiah and other Catholic artists
The Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus will be hosting an all-new "Life Fest” rally on the morning... Read more
Pro-life pregnancy centers bring ‘happy tears’ this Christmas for women and families
Pro-life pregnancy centers provided women with a Christmas they will never forget. Read more
Seeing with the eye of faith: encountering Jesus through great works of art
Pierre-Marie Dumont talks to CNA about his new book, “Jesus in Art and Literature.” Read more
Rome Diocese to offer Mass for Benedict XVI
“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said. Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI’s condition serious but stable
“Although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable,” the Vatican said on Thursday. Read more
Christians in Pakistan celebrate Christmas amid heightened security
For the last few weeks, law enforcement agencies put into place comprehensive security arrangements for church services held on Christmas. Read more
The most frequently asked questions about Pope Benedict XVI
The news that Pope Benedict XVI is ill has sparked renewed interest in the details of his pontificate and his... Read more
Pope Francis on St. Francis de Sales: He taught that ‘devotion is meant for everyone’
“I find that his flexibility and his far-sighted vision have much to say to us.” Read more
Meet the Holy Innocents: The ‘infant martyrs’ who died for Baby Jesus
The Holy Innocents did not know Jesus, but they died in his place. Dec. 28 marks the feast of these... Read more
Vatican shares prayer for Benedict XVI’s health
Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus. Read more
This Catholic family in Bethlehem has carved Nativity scenes for popes and presidents
The Zakharia Brothers woodworking factory makes handcarved Nativity scenes out of olive wood. Read more
Pope Francis: The manger ‘is the throne of our King’
“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI under medical care as health takes sudden turn
Pope Francis visited the 95-year-old pope emeritus after his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for a ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old. Read more
D.C. basilica offers virtual tour of the joyful mysteries for Christmas
Five chapels inside the vast Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception depict the five Joyful Mysteries, juxtaposed... Read more
First known Nativity scene figurines are on display in Rome
The first known Nativity scene figurines are housed in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Read more
PHOTOS: Italian play recalls St. Francis’ Nativity in Greccio
On Dec. 26, actors in Greccio, Italy put on a play telling the story of how St. Francis of Assisi... Read more
Here are your favorite Christmas carols (kind of)
For the second year in a row, we at CNA conducted an informal poll on social media to determine which... Read more
Pope Francis, renewing his prayers for peace in Ukraine, calls on Catholics to learn from the martyrs
Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted —... Read more
