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Pope Francis delivers the Sunday Angelus, Nov. 5, 2023.

Pope Francis warns against ‘duplicity of heart’ at Sunday Angelus

Nov 5, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

During the Sunday Angelus on Nov. 5, Pope Francis warned against living a double life, highlighting the dangers it presents... Read more

Pope Francis thanks the delegates at the conclusion of the 2023 Synod on Synodality.

Synod on Synodality 2023: Summary report calls for greater ‘co-responsibility’ in Church

Oct 28, 2023

By Jonathan Liedl

The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility.” Read more

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Pew study: Christianity still most common religion among Asian Americans

Oct 12, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The think tank said in a release this week that “about a third of Asian American adults (34%) say their... Read more

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Does ChatGPT get Catholics? Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle

Mar 4, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

CNA digs into ChatGPT’s Catholic arsenal. Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims after the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Feb. 26, 2020.

Most people think of 'the pope,' not 'God,' when they hear 'Catholic'

Mar 18, 2020

A survey, published Tuesday, found that over half of respondents thought of either “the pope,” “Pope Francis,” or “Pope John Paul II,”... Read more

World War I.

After 100 years, US Catholicism still bears the stamp of World War I

Nov 11, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

A century after the close of World War I, the war has faded from living memory. But its effects endure.  Read more

Commentary: Holiness, not despair

Feb 13, 2018

By JD Flynn

Last week, a priest wrote to me. He said that as he surveyed the difficulties facing the Church, he was... Read more

The Third Way movie.

New film illuminates Catholic view on same-sex attraction

May 11, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholics with same-sex attraction talk about their personal struggles and the comfort they find in Church teaching in a new... Read more

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.

Survey reveals strong US connection to local churches

Mar 5, 2013

A new survey reports that Americans feel more connected to their local church than to any other institution in society.  Read more