Catholic News
The Latest
Pontifical universities close as coronavirus deaths in Italy surpass 100
Rome’s pontifical universities will temporarily shut down tomorrow, after Italy’s death toll from Covid-19 surpassed 100 people March 4. Read more
Editor’s note: Journalist Luke Coppen to join Catholic News Agency
Earlier this week, veteran British journalist Luke Coppen accepted a position as CNA’s Europe Editor. Read more
'Freed because of Jesus'- Asia Bibi shares her story
Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Catholic woman who was sentenced to death in 2010 for blasphemy against Islam. After more... Read more
Louisiana abortion clinic rule heads to US Supreme Court
A Louisiana abortion clinic regulation sponsored by a pro-life Democrat could have a major impact on precedent regarding legal abortion,... Read more
Nigerian priest kidnapped after Sunday Mass has been released
A Nigerian priest who was kidnapped after offering Sunday Mass March 1 has been freed, his diocese has reported. Read more
Spanish-born missionary priest named auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed Spanish-born Idente Missionary Fr. Luis Miguel Romero to be an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of... Read more
Pope Francis has a 'common cold,' Vatican says, amid Italy's coronavirus outbreak
Pope Francis was reportedly tested for the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, with negative results, an Italian newspaper said Tuesday. Read more
Minnesota bishops issue guidelines on transgenderism in Catholic schools
The Catholic bishops of Minnesota have published guidelines regarding gender identity and Catholic schools, emphasizing the Catholic mission of schools... Read more
Gregorian University clears Scottish bishop accused of plagiarism
The announcement Monday concluded an investigation begun by the university in January, following accusations that Bishop Stephen Robson of Dunkeld,... Read more
'Never dialogue with the devil,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Sunday to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or... Read more
Pope Francis to miss Lent retreat due to cold
Pope Francis said Sunday he will not take part in his annual Lenten retreat with the Roman Curia in Ariccia... Read more
Francis calls Legionaries of Christ to 'continuous conversion' at end of Rome meeting
Pope Francis Saturday told the Legionaries of Christ religious order to look toward the future as they continue to reform... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life, tech companies, call for ethical use of AI technology
The Pontifical Academy for Life signed Friday, alongside presidents of IBM and Microsoft, a call for ethical and responsible use... Read more
Vatican launches task force to implement 'Vos estis' and 2011 abuse guidelines
The Vatican has created a task force to help under-resourced bishops’ conferences enact guidelines on the protection of minors and... Read more
Retired archbishop disciplined after calling Pope Francis a ‘heretic’
A retired archbishop who accused Pope Francis of heresy has been ordered to cease celebrating Mass in public. Read more
Archbishop Hebda warns priests against voting in Super Tuesday primary
Catholic priests in Minnesota have been advised not to vote in the state’s March 3 Super Tuesday presidential primary, because... Read more
Friend of Jean Vanier ‘heartbroken’ for abuse victims, but hopeful for the future of L’Arche
On the news that Jean Vanier, Catholic founder of L’Arche International, has been credibly accused of serially sexually abusing women,... Read more
'Slight' sickness keeps Pope Francis close to home, Vatican says
Pope Francis did not attend a scheduled meeting with Rome priests Thursday morning due to a “slight indisposition,” a Vatican... Read more
Infant boy removed from ventilator after controversial 'brain stem death' ruling
Despite his parents’ protests that he showed “signs of life,” a four-month old boy who was severely brain damaged was... Read more
Pope Francis' Lent advice: Put down phone, pick up Bible
Pope Francis urged Catholics Wednesday to use the season of Lent to spend less time immersed in the chatter and... Read more
