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Catholics gather for the second annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 28, 2024.

Over 3,000 Catholics celebrate rosary with Dominican order at pilgrimage in Washington, DC

Sep 30, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The daylong pilgrimage, organized by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, saw a growth in participation from... Read more

Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.

North Carolina Catholics mobilize with relief as state emerges from Helene’s floodwaters

Sep 30, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic agencies in western North Carolina are mobilizing to help with relief efforts amid devastating flooding caused by the remnants... Read more

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Where abortion is on the ballot, Catholic bishops issue calls for action

Sep 30, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

To Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila as well as many other bishops, it is a matter of getting the word out... Read more

The makeup of the U.S. Senate could change as a result of the 2024 elections.

Four U.S. Senate races to watch: Can Democrats hold on to their majority in November?

Sep 30, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

For the Democrats to hold on to their majority, all of their incumbents need to be reelected and they need... Read more

Pope Francis speaks aboard the papal plane on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

Pope Francis responds to critics of comments he made in Belgium about women

Sep 29, 2024

By CNA Staff

“A woman is more important than a man, but it is terrible when a woman wants to be a man:... Read more

A cloud of smoke erupts during an Israeli air strike on the village of Sujud in southern Lebanon on Sept. 25, 2024. Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon on Sept. 24, a day after 492 people, including 35 children, were killed in the deadliest bombardment since a devastating war in 2006.

As Lebanon faces increasing conflict, Christians stand firm against war

Sep 29, 2024

By ACI MENA

“No to war!” has become a rallying cry among Lebanon’s Christians, who have maintained this stance since clashes began to... Read more

Officials break ground at a 19-story affordable housing project in downtown Boston on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Archdiocese of Boston breaks ground on affordable housing project

Sep 29, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The archdiocesan Planning Office for Urban Affairs is partnering with St. Francis House, the largest day shelter in the state,... Read more

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver.

Archdiocese of Denver reacts to expulsion of 10 members of the Sodality of Christian Life

Sep 28, 2024

By ACI Prensa

The Peruvian Episcopal Conference announced that on Sept. 25 Pope Francis ordered the Sodality of Christian Life to expel 10... Read more

Pope Francis prays on Sept. 28, 2024, at the tomb of Belgian king who chose to abdicate rather than sign an abortion law.

Pope Francis lauds Belgian king who chose to abdicate rather than sign abortion law

Sep 28, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The pope also expressed hope that the sainthood cause for King Baudouin, who ruled as King of the Belgians from... Read more

Addressing more than 2,500 priests, deacons, religious sisters, seminarians, catechists, and bishops gathered inside the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Brussels on Sept. 28, 2024, Pope Francis emphasized the urgency of evangelization in Europe.

Pope Francis in Belgium: ‘Crisis of faith’ in the West requires a return to the Gospel

Sep 28, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The pope addressed more than 2,500 priests, deacons, religious sisters, seminarians, catechists, and bishops gathered inside the National Basilica of... Read more

A photographic copy of the Holy Shroud as displayed at its permanent exhibition at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Nuclear engineer says latest research confirms first-century date of Shroud of Turin 

Sep 28, 2024

By Martin Barillas

“The Shroud of Turin is the second-most valuable possession of the human race next to the Bible itself,” nuclear engineer... Read more

A digital and television ad campaign by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America debunks claims by Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats that Georgia pro-life laws killed two women, Candi Miller, 41, and Amber Thurman, 28.

Pro-life group launches ad debunking false claim that Georgia abortion law killed women

Sep 27, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America said the two women were victims of “reckless misinformation” being spread by Democrats about Georgia’s... Read more

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Law protecting life at conception officially repealed by North Dakota court

Sep 27, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more

Maryland State House.

Baltimore’s archbishop, pro-lifers warn of dire consequences of Maryland’s abortion vote

Sep 27, 2024

By Matthew Balan

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore issued a letter to Catholics of his archdiocese on Wednesday urging them to reject... Read more

Floodwaters inundate the main street in Tarpon Springs, Florida, after Hurricane Helene passed offshore on Sept. 27, 2024. Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida’s Big Bend with winds up to 140 mph and storm surges.

Florida dioceses seek help as state reels from massive Hurricane Helene

Sep 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Catholic Charities network as well as dioceses across the state of Florida appealed for help as Hurricane Helene wreaked... Read more

Pope Francis meets with academics at KU Leuven, a Belgian Catholic research university, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

Pope Francis urges professors to ‘seek the truth’ in visit to 600-year-old Belgian university

Sep 27, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The pope addressed academics at KU Leuven, a Belgian Catholic research university, on Friday afternoon to mark the 600th anniversary... Read more

St. Agnes Cathedral, Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York.

New York Diocese of Rockville Centre announces $323 million abuse settlement

Sep 27, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The amount represents the largest settlement in U.S. diocesan bankruptcy history. It will be distributed to about 600 abuse survivors. Read more

St. Junípero Serra.

Rare 1776 St. Junípero Serra letter fails to sell at New York auction

Sep 27, 2024

By María J. Moriarty

A two-page letter from 1776 written by St. Junípero Serra failed to sell at a New York auction this week... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at Laeken Castle in Belgium on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, where he is greeted by the Belgian royal family, Queen Mathilde and King Philippe.

PHOTOS: Pope Francis meets king and queen of Belgium at Laeken Castle

Sep 27, 2024

By Courtney Mares

King Philippe ascended the Belgian throne in 2013 and holds the title “Rex Catholicissimus,” or “(Most) Catholic Majesty.”  Read more

Pope Francis sits next to Queen Mathilde and listens as King Philippe (far right) speaks during a meeting between the pope and dignitaries in the Grand Gallery of Belgium’s Laeken Castle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

In Belgium, Pope Francis says ‘Church should be ashamed’ of clerical abuse

Sep 27, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, the pope remarked that child abuse is “a scourge that the Church is tackling resolutely... Read more