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Pope Francis appoints Bishop Mitchell Rozanski to lead St. Louis archdiocese
Pope Francis appointed Wednesday Bishop Mitchell Rozanski to lead the Metropolitan Archdiocese of St. Louis. Read more
Pope Francis: God awaits us in our darkest moments
In our darkest moments God awaits us and is ready to transform us, Pope Francis said at his general audience... Read more
‘God is inviting us to be part of the solution’- Black Catholic priests on racism and healing
Two black Catholic priests— one ordained six years, the other 42— shared their thoughts with CNA this week on the... Read more
Catholics cannot remain indifferent to racism, Phoenix bishop says
Catholics have a key part to play— in cooperation with God’s grace— in overcoming racism, the bishop of Phoenix said... Read more
Archbishop Gomez says US has work to do in achieving racial equality
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles asked the parishes of his archdiocese to toll their bells for eight minutes and... Read more
Analysis: Is the Torzi arrest a beginning or an end?
The arrest of Italian businessman Gianluigi Torzi for financial crimes was a major event. How “major” depends on if prosecutors see his arrest as the... Read more
Catholic bishops of Oklahoma support Medicaid expansion ballot measure
The Catholic bishops of Oklahoma have voiced support for a ballot measure that would expand Medicaid in the state. Read more
Pa. Catholic Conference appeals diversion of coronavirus relief from private schools
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference is asking the U.S. Department of Education to reverse state authorities’ decisions that the conference says... Read more
The policeman who might be a saint
With police brutality in focus around the world, one priest says it is important to remember a policeman who might... Read more
HHS: Hospital restrictions mean ‘too many dying alone’ during coronavirus
Federal health officials say they hope the resolution of a disability rights case will help ensure hospital patients are deprived... Read more
Catholic churches vandalized during march against police repression in Mexico
The Xalapa Cathedral and the Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Mexico’s Veracruz state were vandalized June... Read more
Sen. McConnell condemns First Amendment 'double standard' for churches
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that a “constitutionally dubious” double standard is being applied to religious communities and protestors... Read more
Italian convent that suffered severe COVID-19 outbreak is now virus-free
After an outbreak in the Little Missionary Sisters of Charity Mother House in northern Italy led half of its sisters... Read more
Pope Francis starts fund of 1 million euros for Rome’s unemployed after coronavirus
As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis has started a fund with 1 million euros ($1.1 million) to help those in... Read more
Catholic Church receives $1.3 million donation to fight poverty amid pandemic
The Catholic Church in England and Wales has received a 1 million pound ($1.3 million) donation to fight poverty caused... Read more
Vatican should renew China deal for ‘one or two years,’ says negotiator
With the Vatican’s interim deal with the Chinese government due to expire in September, an archbishop who helped to negotiate... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Beaumont, Texas
Pope Francis appointed Msgr. David L. Toups as the next Bishop of Beaumont, Texas, Tuesday. Read more
Catholic ministry in Colombia marks three years of feeding migrants
June 5 marks three years since the Diocese of Cúcuta, Colombia opened its Divine Providence House of Transit in response... Read more
Texas Supreme Court to hear case of former deacon suing diocese for abuse claim
The Texas Supreme Court will hear the Diocese of Lubbock’s appeal of a legal decision allowing a former deacon to... Read more
Pro-life group in Mexico offers aid to domestic violence victims
With reports of domestic violence on the rise during the coronavirus lockdown in Mexico, one pro-life platform is offering women... Read more
