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Chicago Catholics bury the remains of indigent adults and unborn babies in annual ceremony

Nov 1, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

“We come here to mourn the loss of 202 souls … who were in need of a sense of compassion... Read more

Father John Bok, OFM, escaped a major collision on Oct. 2, 2022, when an SUV went airborne and flew over his car.

‘Miracle’ caught on video: Priest escapes unharmed when SUV hurdles his car

Nov 1, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Something extraordinary happened to Father John Bok as he was heading to Mass on the feast of the Guardian Angels. Read more

The vicar of the Archdiocese of Santa Cruz takes the Blessed Sacrament in procession through the streets of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Oct. 30, 2022.

Catholics take to the streets to pray for peace in Bolivia

Nov 1, 2022

By CNA Staff

The Catholic community prayed for peace while in the Santa Cruz region an indefinite strike continued over the date for... Read more

Archbishop Ludwig Schick

Pope Francis accepts resignation of German archbishop

Nov 1, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Archbishop Schick said the pope had asked him to remain in office. “After presenting my reasons again, he then granted... Read more

Pope Francis speaking to pilgrims on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2022

Pope Francis calls on Catholics to become peacemakers

Nov 1, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers.  Read more

Father Willie Doyle, S.J.

Will war chaplain Willie Doyle be Ireland’s next saint?

Oct 31, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Doyle was an Irish military chaplain for the British Army who served heroically on the battlefields of World War I... Read more

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Total abortions decreased by 6% in the U.S. after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Oct 31, 2022

By Katie Yoder

A pro-abortion group reported there were 5,270 fewer abortions in July and 5,400 fewer in August after the court’s June... Read more

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U.S. bishops offer pro-family policy recommendations ahead of midterms

Oct 31, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

The USCCB has offered more than a dozen policy recommendations related to the health and well-being of women, children, and... Read more

María Berenice Duque Hencker

Colombia celebrates beatification of María Berenice Duque, foundress of three congregations

Oct 31, 2022

By CNA Staff

Mother María Berenice Duque Hencker, a Colombian nun who founded religious congregations, was beatified in Medellín on Oct. 29. Read more

Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa takes a selfie with volunteers from WYD Lisbon 2023.

President of Portugal registers for World Youth Day 2023: Here’s how you can participate

Oct 31, 2022

By CNA Staff

According to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the event “will be the largest collective meeting ever in Portugal.” Read more

Cardinal Joseph Zen (right)  arrives at a court for his trial in Hong Kong on Sept. 26, 2022.

Cardinal Zen trial update: Defense calls for charges to be dismissed

Oct 31, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Lawyers defending Cardinal Joseph Zen and five other Hong Kong democracy activists took the floor Monday in the West Kowloon... Read more

A woman carries a sign warning of the dangers of Proposal 3, the so-called "Reproductive Freedom for All" constitutional amendment, during an Oct. 15 rally at the state capitol building in Lansing. If the controversial proposal passes, it would mean the end of all abortion-related regulation in Michigan, including for children and minors.

In rare letter to all Detroit parishioners, archbishop warns of ‘extreme’ abortion initiative

Proposal 3 would have “vast and extreme” consequences for Michigan if it passes, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron said. Read more

President of the Italian Bishops' Conference Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi (center) attends the consistory for the creation of new cardinals at St. Peter's Basilica on Aug. 27, 2022, in Vatican City.

Analysis: The significance of Cardinal Zuppi celebrating with Summorum Pontificum pilgrims

Oct 31, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The head of the Italian bishops’ conference, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, presided over Vespers on Friday for an annual Traditional Latin... Read more

Children (file photo)

Why Pope Francis’ November prayer intention is for children who suffer

Oct 31, 2022

By AC Wimmer

“There are still millions of boys and girls who suffer and live in conditions very similar to slavery,” the pontiff... Read more

Angelus address on June 12, 2022

Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Islamic terrorist attack in Somalia

Oct 30, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Somalia’s president said that at least 100 people were killed in the terrorist attack. Read more

Catholic elementary school in Gbeji, Benue State, Central Nigeria.

Dozens of Catholic villagers reportedly killed in Central Nigeria raid

Oct 29, 2022

By Douglas Burton

The state police commissioner says no more than 10 people were slain, but a county official claims more than 70... Read more

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Italian cardinal leads Vespers at Pantheon for Traditional Latin Mass pilgrimage

Oct 29, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The head of the Italian bishops’ conference, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, presided over Vespers on Friday for an annual Traditional Latin... Read more

A scene from the trailer promoting Liberty University's campus ministry production of "Scaremare."

Are Halloween ‘hell houses’ a good way to save souls?

Oct 29, 2022

By Zelda Caldwell

Popular among evangelical Protestant churches in the South, these “judgment houses” typically stage dramatic representations depicting what happens after people... Read more

A Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square.

Christmas 2022: Vatican to display hand-carved wooden nativity scene

Oct 29, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

A second nativity scene, which will be displayed in the Paul VI Hall, was donated by the government of Guatemala. Read more

Pope Francis speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi after Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2022.

Archbishop Gomez condemns violence, prays for Paul Pelosi after attack

Oct 29, 2022

By CNA Staff

“I am deeply grieved over this violence,” USCCB President José Gomez said late Friday. Read more