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Vatican Cardinal decries criticism of German ‘Synodal Way’ as ‘denunciation’
The chief organizer of the Catholic Church’s Synod on Synodality has decried as “denunciation" the number of public criticism of... Read more
Pregnant and scared? Sisters of Life share 8 messages of hope after Roe
The Sisters of Life — religious women dedicated to promoting the inherent dignity and worth of every human person —... Read more
'Taken out of context': Pontifical Academy defends Archbishop Paglia's abortion law remarks
The Pontifical Academy for Life on Monday clarified remarks of the Academy's president on Italian television that the law legalizing... Read more
Cardinal McElroy celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving in Rome
Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is the United States' newest cardinal. Read more
Pope Francis becomes first pope in more than 700 years to open the Holy Door in L’Aquila
During a trip to the Italian city of L’Aquila, Pope Francis participated in a centuries-old tradition established by Pope Celestine... Read more
One new cardinal did not attend the consistory due to heart problems — Here is what Pope Francis said:
Francis asked for prayers for the African prelate, explaining Baawobr had been taken ill. Read more
New cardinals and Pope Francis pay visit to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Francis joined 19 of the Church’s 20 newly installed cardinals Saturday in a visit with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI... Read more
Jesus asks us, ‘can I count on you?’ — Pope Francis creates 20 cardinals for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church during a liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica Saturday. Read more
Shia LaBeouf embraces the Catholic faith: Here's what we know
To better understand the steps necessary to enter the Catholic Church and the actor's spiritual journey, CNA spoke to a... Read more
New book provides roadmap to pro-life movement’s future
What do you get when you put a pro-life scholar and a pro-life journalist together to write a book? A... Read more
St. John Paul II’s ‘dark night’ in Nicaragua
When then Pope John Paul II’s plane landed in Nicaragua on March 4, 1983, the authorities were waiting, including Daniel... Read more
Are you smarter than an 8th grader? Take this catechesis quiz
The National Catholic Register reported this month that one Catholic school’s decision to begin every day with Mass has transformed... Read more
More than 33,000 signatures presented to Mexican authorities demanding justice for slain priests
The Mexican platform Actívate (Get Active) on Aug. 24 delivered the signatures to the Ministry of the Interior and the... Read more
Pro-life groups equip churches for post-Roe America: ‘No woman stands alone’
National pro-life groups are organizing a virtual event Aug. 28 that promises to equip churches to care for pregnant women... Read more
Cardinal Robert McElroy: Newest (and youngest) American ‘red hat’ a kindred spirit of Pope Francis
The bishop of San Diego shares Pope Francis' passion for the plight of migrants, the homeless, and the environment. Read more
Only the Holy Spirit will 'hijack' the Synod on Synodality, cardinal says at Vatican press conference
At a press conference in the Vatican on Friday, two cardinals introduced the “continental phase” of the Catholic Church’s Synod... Read more
A fall from grace, a court case, the consistory: Four twists and turns in the life of Cardinal Angelo Becciu
The possible reinstatement of the cardinal privileges of Cardinal Angelo Becciu made headlines this week after the former official said... Read more
Bishop Pfeifer on ‘World Day of Prayer for Creation’: Caring for creation is pro-life
An emeritus Texas bishop is emphasizing the importance of caring for creation ahead of the World Day of Prayer for... Read more
White House press secretary responds to EWTN’s question about Nicaraguan persecution of Catholics
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre read a statement condemning recent attacks on "democratic leaders" in Nicaragua without specifically mentioning... Read more
Back to school: What rights do parents have?
Catholic parents face a tidal wave of concerns as more schools across the country adopt harmful gender policies, make medical... Read more
