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Theodore McCarrick, Former U.S. Cardinal Laicized after Vatican Investigation, Dies at 94
A spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Washington on Friday shared a statement with CNA in which Cardinal Robert McElroy confirmed...
Historic African American Parish in St. Louis, U.S., Receives Grant to Restore Stained Glass
St. Alphonsus Liguori Church was one of 30 churches in the country chosen to receive a grant this year from...
Here’s How U.S. Catholic Bishops Have Responded to Trump’s immigration Orders: Updates
Catholic bishops across the country have publicly responded to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders on immigration.
New Vatican Document Says AI Should Lead to "a renewed appreciation of all that is human"
The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature.
Catholic Bioethicist Weighs in on Scientific Effort to Create Life from Scratch
A team of European researchers is currently aiming to create simple synthetic life forms from scratch using molecules that are...
Pope Francis Pens Essay on Humor: "Irony is a medicine"
“The Gospel, which urges us to become like little children for our own salvation (Matthew 18:3), reminds us to regain...
Bible Boom: Why Are People Buying So Many Bibles?
As recently reported by the Wall Street Journal, Bible sales rose 22% in the U.S. through the end of October...
Churches Around the World Lit up Red in Honor of Persecuted Christians
Organized by the Christian aid group Aid to the Church in Need International, “Red Week” has been taking place every...
Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, Resigns Over Handling of Abuse Cases
Though not accused of abuse himself, Archbishop Justin Welby was criticized for his response to a number of abuse cases...
Austrian Bishop Calls Antisemitic Incident in Amsterdam a "deeply alarming sign"
Following a soccer match Thursday between a Dutch and an Israeli team, at least 10 young men sought out Israeli...
Epicentre of Militant Islamist Violence Has “shifted from the Middle East to Africa”: Catholic Charity Report
The Aid to the Church in Need report, which covers August 2022 to June 2024, states that human rights violations...
Vatican Secretary of State Warns of Europe’s Low Birth Rates, "demographic winter"
Cardinal Pietro Parolin in an interview with Vatican Media said Europe “greatly needs” to rediscover its Christian roots and face...
PHOTOS: Pope Francis in Indonesia for his 45th Apostolic Journey
The Holy Father on Tuesday landed in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the first stop on what is to be...
EWTN News President Montse Alvarado Honored for Religious Freedom Advocacy
The Religious Freedom Institute announced Sept. 3 that Alvarado had earned its 2024 Religious Freedom Impact Award.
20,000 Miles Over the Sea: Here’s Where Pope Francis is Headed in Southeast Asia and Oceania
Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip on Sept. 2 that will bring him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea,...
Bioethicists Scrutinize Pontifical Academy for Life’s New Guidance on Withdrawing Food, Water
The Pontifical Academy for Life’s new document last month on “artificial nutrition and hydration” has some observers concerned.
UK Bishops Pray for Peace amid Widespread Violent Protests Over Stabbing Attack
Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants.
Pope Francis Acknowledges Conference for "LGBT Catholics"
Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify...
Court fines Belgian Cardinal, Archbishop for Denying Woman Admission to Diaconate
The two prelates will have to pay 1,500 euro (about $1,605) each, the court ordered.
"Do not look at your navel": Pope Francis Tells Communion and Liberation Leader
As reported by President Davide Prosperi, the pope spoke of “the need to share the charism and for a co-responsibility in the...