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Pope Francis prays during the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Oct. 27, 2024, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis’ Claim That Israel Action in Gaza Could Be "genocide" Draws Criticism

Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism. 

Archbishop Timothy Broglio cited a concern for human dignity and the economy as a potential reasons why a majority of Catholics — 56% according to some exit polls — voted for Donald Trump. / Credit: “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo”/EWTN News

Human Dignity, Economy Key to Catholic Support for U.S. President-elect Trump: USCCB President

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The World...

A pro-abortion attendee stands during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. / Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

"Americans have rejected Democrats’ abortion agenda": Pro-life Advocates on U.S. Election

Here is a roundup of abortion policy-related news this week.

A crowd prays the rosary in Madrid, Spain, on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of Spain, Dec. 8, 2023. / Credit: ACI Prensa

Vatican: Holy Days of Obligation not Dispensed If Transferred to a Monday

The Vatican said that certain feast days are established by canon law as days of obligation. These “must be observed”...

A Dominican friar blesses the faithful with the Eucharist during Benediction at the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, on Sept. 28, 2024. / Credit: Jeffrey Bruno

New Translations of Texts Used for Eucharistic Adoration to Go into Effect in December

The new translation of the ritual book also affects any other distribution of holy Communion outside of Mass, which may...

Pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square hold up a sign that says “pace,” which means “peace” in Italian. / Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Institute for Nonviolence to Launch in Rome, Contribute to 2024 synod  

The mission of the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence is to deepen “Catholic understanding of and commitment to the practice of...

Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Rev. Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington, Texas. / Credit: Diocese of Fort Worth; Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity Discalced Carmelite Nuns

Carmelite Nuns Affiliate with Society of St. Pius X After Yearlong Feud with Local Bishop

After a string of controversies, a group of Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas, announced that they are associating with the...

Seven Routes to Notre-Dame: Pilgrims Take Off Across France ahead of Cathedral’s Reopening

The legendary church’s reopening “is a historic moment and an opportunity to march behind the Blessed Virgin,” reads the Les...

Muslim Leaders Condemn "disgraceful" Olympics Scene: It "offended us as much as them"

The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “insults” against Jesus Christ, noting that Jesus is a respected...

Christian Watchdog Calls on U.S. to Recognize Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

“The outcry of Nigerian Christians is falling on deaf ears. It is time for the United States to answer their...

The crowd in St. Peter's Square for the pope's Angelus address on Jan. 14, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Catholic Church by the Numbers: More Catholics but Fewer Vocations 

While vocations to the priesthood and religious life have decreased overall, the Church shows signs of growth in some parts...

Father Jude Nwachukwu (left) and Father Kenneth Kanwa were kidnapped from their parish rectory in the Diocese of Pankshin in Nigeria on Feb. 1, 2024. / Credit: Ahiara Diocese

Partner with Nigeria to Help it “withstand forces of violence, extremism”: U.S. Catholic Bishop to Secretary of State

Bishop Elias Zaidan urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to heed the concerns of Nigerian bishops who describe their situation...

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How to Honor Valentine’s Day on Ash Wednesday 

This year, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day. But the two days don’t need to be completely at odds with...

A lamb is wreathed in flowers during a special Mass for the feast of St. Agnes at the Basilica of St. Agnes Outside the Wall on Jan. 21, 2014. | Credit: Paul Badde/CNA

The Origins of St. Agnes, Child Saint and Martyr

Although not much is known about the life of St. Agnes, there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom...

Cardinal Robert Sarah speaks with students and faculty at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas on May 25, 2023. | Credit: Benedicte Cedergren/Angelicum

"We firmly and radically oppose a heresy": Guinean Cardinal on Fiducia Supplicans

“The freedom we must offer to people living in homosexual unions lies in the truth of the word of God,”...