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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice
The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Barrett took the oaths of... Read more
As Coloradans consider late-term abortion ban, statistics shed light on Colorado clinic
Coloradans are preparing for a ballot referendum that would ban abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy in the state. While... Read more
Catholic Florida man reinstated as university senate president by student court ruling
Florida State University’s Student Supreme Court has reinstated Jack Denton as president of the Student Senate. Denton was removed from... Read more
China continued religious crackdown during renewal of Vatican deal
The Chinese government continued to enforce sweeping restrictions on religious freedom in the weeks prior to the renewal of an agreement with... Read more
Pope Francis' Christmas liturgies to take place without public
Pope Francis' Christmas liturgies at the Vatican will be offered without public participation this year, as countries continue to react... Read more
Indian Jesuit remains in jail, despite call for release from Asian bishops and international groups
Fr. Stan Swamy, S.J., was arrested Oct. 8 by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India’s counter-terrorism task force. The Federation of... Read more
Senate set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Monday evening
Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court on Monday evening, after the Senate held a rare... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The times we live in are times of Mary'
Pope Francis said Saturday that the times we live in are the “times of Mary.” Read more
Named for Father Michael McGivney, Catholic high school eager to celebrate beatification
The upcoming beatification of American priest Father Michael McGivney is a time for celebration and reflection for southern Illinois’ Father... Read more
Polish archbishop speaks out as protesters disrupt Masses after abortion ruling
The president of Poland’s bishops’ conference has urged critics of a landmark abortion ruling to express their opposition “in a... Read more
Benedict XVI distances himself from embattled Catholic community
Benedict XVI has distanced himself from a Catholic community with which he had maintained close ties for decades. Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace and justice in Nigeria
Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria after reciting the Angelus Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis to create 13 new cardinals, including Washington Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis said Sunday that he will create 13 new cardinals, including Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory, at a consistory on... Read more
The Order of Malta: Serving in a time of crisis
On October 23, CNA interviewed HE Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager, Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, about... Read more
Financial and operational questions surround Scholas Occurentes pontifical foundation
The Pontifical Foundation Scholas Occurentes, which is charged with promoting education in underserved and poor communities, has received millions in... Read more
Camden diocese dedicates youth center to Blessed Carlo Acutis
The Bishop of Camden blessed a retreat center earlier this month, naming it for newly Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian... Read more
Pope Francis names new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Francis named Italian Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa as the new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Saturday. Read more
Analysis: How the Washington Post is opening the path to use the pope against the Catholic Church
Amid an international fracas over Pope Francis’ words on civil unions in a newly released documentary, the pope’s remarks have... Read more
Former spiritual director of 'Medjugorje visionaries' excommunicated
A laicized priest who had been the spiritual director to six people who said they experienced visions of the Blessed... Read more
Santa Fe archdiocese again suspending public Mass
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is indefinitely suspending all public Masses after the weekend, citing rising COVID-19 cases in New... Read more
