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The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas in Nottingham, England, U.K.

England and Wales no longer Christian ‘by default,’ census shows

Dec 1, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

The latest census shows Christians there are now a minority, while the number of people who have no religious affiliation... Read more

Father Silverio Ernesto Suárez, Major General of the National Police of Colombia

This Catholic priest fought narcos in Colombia, now he is to lead the peace process

Dec 1, 2022

By Courtney Mares

This Catholic priest fought narcos in Colombia, now he is to lead the peace process Read more

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‘Rising Islamist extremism’  spreading across globe, says report

Dec 1, 2022

By Peter Pinedo

Aid to the Church in Need found that as a result of increased jihadist activity, persecution of Christians along the... Read more

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI greet each other at the 65th priestly ordination of Pope Emeritus XVI at the Clementine Hall.

Pope Francis praises ‘fruitful’ theology of Benedict XVI

Dec 1, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Speaking at the 2022 Ratzinger Prize award ceremony, Francis said: “We all feel his spiritual presence and his accompaniment in... Read more

Charles de Foucauld

Charles de Foucauld, Catholic ‘revert’ turned saint

Dec 1, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

St. Charles de Foucauld was a soldier, explorer, Catholic revert, priest, hermit, and religious brother, who served among the Tuareg... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 28, 2022

Pope Francis’ trip to Africa rescheduled for February 2023

Dec 1, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has rescheduled his trip to the African countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan for... Read more

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Pro-life Colombian lawmakers oppose euthanasia for children

Nov 30, 2022

By CNA Staff

The Pro-Life Caucus of Colombia’s Congress expressed its opposition to a bill that would extend euthanasia to children 6 and... Read more

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What the same-sex marriage vote means for Catholics

Nov 30, 2022

By Edie Heipel

With Congress now poised to enshrine same-sex marriage into federal law — largely thanks to Senate Republicans — opponents of... Read more

The Risen Christ

German Synodal Way: The devil will not defeat the Resurrection, Spanish cardinal says

Nov 30, 2022

By CNA Staff

Spanish Cardinal Antonio María Rouco Varela criticized the controversial Synodal Way of the German Catholic Church in a university course... Read more

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The Vatican says it’s been hacked — again

Nov 30, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

A Vatican spokesman said Wednesday that the Holy See has taken down its main vatican.va website amid an apparent attempt... Read more

Father Otis Young, the former pastor at St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington, Louisiana, was killed in a double homicide less than a year after his retirement.

Louisiana priest confirmed as victim in double homicide, archbishop offers prayers

Nov 30, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Father Otis Young, 71, who retired in July, was pastor for approximately 10 years at St. Peter Catholic Church in... Read more

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu attends the Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals at the St. Peter's Basilica on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Vatican.

Cardinal Becciu and the twists and turns of the Vatican finance trial

Nov 30, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Recent court hearings have introduced a few revelations about the case as well as possible new accusations against the Secretariat... Read more

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Spanish government wants to undo the concept of family and redefine it, critics charge

Nov 30, 2022

By CNA Staff

Pro-family associations in Spain are mobilizing against a new family law. Read more

Pope Francis meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I at the Vatican, Oct. 4, 2021.

Pope Francis: Restoration of Christian unity is ‘an urgent priority in today’s world’

Nov 30, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.” Read more

Father Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves

Pope Francis names new economy prefect as Father Guerrero resigns ‘for personal reasons’

Nov 30, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has appointed a Spanish layman to lead the Secretariat for the Economy following the resignation of Father Juan... Read more

Pope Francis speaking at the general audience on St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Nov. 30, 2022

Pope Francis’ spiritual life tip: A daily examination of conscience helps to avoid repeating mistakes

Nov 30, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has recommended a daily examination of conscience as an “indispensable” practice in spiritual life. Read more

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Senate passes same-sex marriage bill, sending it back to the House

Nov 29, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

The present bill would not require any state to allow same-sex couples to marry, but would require states to recognize... Read more

Hallow's Advent feat. The Chosen: #Pray25 Prayer Challenge

Pray with the cast of ‘The Chosen’ this Advent season on Hallow

Nov 29, 2022

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

This Advent, Hallow, a Catholic meditation and prayer app, invites us to dive further into the journey that led to... Read more

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Major win for Catholic doctors fighting Biden’s transgender mandate after appeal deadline passes

Nov 29, 2022

By Edie Heipel

The proposal was strongly opposed by religious doctors, medical organizations, and the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Read more

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Canadian fashion retailer runs ad promoting assisted suicide 

Nov 29, 2022

By Katie Yoder

A new ad campaign for Simons, a popular Canadian fashion chain, features the story of a young woman who ended... Read more