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Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Abuja Archdiocese at St. Luke’s Parish, Kubwa, during a confirmation Mass.

Archbishop says Nigeria could be ‘saddest nation in the world,’ reflects on better days

Nov 25, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

According to Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, the saddest people on earth today might be in Nigeria, owing to poor governance,... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters after a daylong stay at the papal villa of Castel Gandolfo on Nov. 25, 2025.

‘Say thank you to someone’ this Thanksgiving, Pope Leo XIV says

Nov 25, 2025

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV suggested people “say thank you to someone” this Thanksgiving and addressed concerns about violence in Lebanon ahead... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver leads hundreds in the Stations of the Cross outside an ICE detention center in Aurora, Colorado, on Nov. 22, 2025.

Bishops lead Stations of the Cross at Colorado ICE center, urges dignity for migrants

Nov 25, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Archbishop Samuel Aquila and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez led hundreds of Catholics in the Stations of the Cross outside the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in Piazza della Libertà in August 2025.

Fact check: Did Pope Leo host a rave last week in Slovakia?

Nov 25, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Social media lit up last week with claims that Pope Leo XIV “threw a rave” outside St. Elisabeth Cathedral in... Read more

A map of Nigeria.

Nigerian priest: Those responsible for killing Christians, Muslims should be held accountable

Nov 25, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Nigerian priest Father Mathias Ashinnoitian Adugba told EWTN News that more must be done to hold people accountable for the... Read more

Custos of the Holy Land Father Franceso Ielpo speaks with EWTN News in a two-part interview that began airing on “EWTN News Nightly” on Nov. 24, 2025.

Giving people hope is greatest challenge, custos of Holy Land says in U.S. visit

Nov 25, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The custos of the Holy Land said in an interview with EWTN News that the “greatest challenge” is to be... Read more

Conductor Riccardo Muti has been awarded the 2025 Ratzinger Prize.

Pope to give 2025 Ratzinger Prize to conductor Riccardo Muti at Christmas concert

Nov 25, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Riccardo Muti will conduct a concert at the Vatican in Pope Leo XIV’s honor on Dec. 12. Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with Bishop Rolando Álvarez on Nov. 13, 2025.

New World Liberty Congress president analyzes ‘silence’ of Church in Nicaragua

Nov 25, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The new president of the World Liberty Congress recently analyzed the “silence” of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua, which is... Read more

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Vatican defends monogamy against polygamy, polyamory

Nov 25, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

“One Flesh: In Praise of Monogamy” was published in Italian by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on... Read more

Parishioners at a church in Akute Ogun State, Nigeria, in June 11, 2023.

Hundreds of Nigerian students remain captive; Cameroon archbishop warns of church closures

Nov 24, 2025

By Diego López Marina

In Nigeria, 265 students from a Catholic school remain captive after being kidnapped last week while an archbishop in Cameroon... Read more

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3 German bishops oppose school guide on ‘diversity of sexual identities’

Nov 24, 2025

By Alexander Folz

Published on Oct. 30, the document is intended to serve as an orientation aid for Catholic and other schools in... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims from Latvia on Nov. 24, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: Hope does not mean having all the answers but trusting in God

Nov 24, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV stated that hope “does not mean having all the answers, but rather it calls us to put... Read more

Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Newman Guide adds Catholic elementary, secondary, graduate school sections

Nov 24, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The 2025-2026 Newman Guide will help parents and students find reliable Catholic elementary, secondary, college, international, and graduate education programs. Read more

The Church of the Holy Savior in Chora in Istanbul, Turkey.

As Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Turkey nears, anticipation grows among local communities

Nov 24, 2025

By Nathalie Ritzmann

Excitement is building across Turkey’s Christian and wider faith communities ahead of Pope XIV’s historic visit this week. Read more

Priests process into Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025, for the concluding Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis.

16,000 teens attend Mass together to conclude NCYC

Nov 24, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The 2025 National Catholic Youth Conferences (NCYC) concluded with a nighttime Mass drawing around 16,000 teenagers. Read more

Father Gary Graf walks down a rural road during his trek across America in support of immigrants on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Priest walks from Illinois to New York against ‘inhumane’ immigration enforcement

Nov 24, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

On Oct. 6, Father Gary Graf began a journey on foot from Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home in Dolton, Illinois,... Read more

A celebration of liturgical music is the focus of the Mass for the Jubilee of Choirs on Nov. 23, 2025, at the Vatican.

Liturgical singing requires ‘a deep spiritual life,’ Pope Leo XIV says

Nov 23, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV praised the “precious” ministry of liturgical music and told choir members that their service at the altar... Read more

Pope Leo XIV receives Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople at the Vatican on May 30, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV urges Christians to move beyond outdated theological disputes

Nov 23, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians to rediscover together the faith professed at the Council of Nicaea 1,700 years... Read more

Catholic faithful in Lebanon welcome Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the country in 2012.

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit, Lebanese recall past papal trips

Nov 23, 2025

By Romy Haber

Lebanese Christians reflect on past papal visits as country awaits Pope Leo XIV’s visit. Read more

Theo is a free Catholic prayer and meditation app for children and their parents.

Kids Catholic prayer app aims to bring 1 million children together for Advent campaign

Nov 23, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

A new Catholic prayer app for children and their parents called Theo plans to host the largest Advent celebration for... Read more