Gaza priest after speaking with Pope Francis: ‘We rejoice to hear his voice’
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Feb 26, 2025 / 15:35 pm Father Gabriel Romanelli, IVE, the pastor of Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic parish in the Gaza Strip, was…
Pope Francis’ early-stage kidney insufficiency ‘subsided’ on Wednesday, Vatican says
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Feb 26, 2025 / 15:05 pm Pope Francis’ mild early-stage kidney insufficiency “subsided” on Wednesday, according to the Vatican. “The Holy Father’s clinical condition over…
Judge blocks Trump’s pause on refugee admissions
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 26, 2025 / 14:35 pm A federal judge in Seattle blocked the Trump administration’s suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions program on Tuesday. In…
Yearslong decline in Christianity ‘leveling off’ in U.S., Pew survey shows
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 26, 2025 / 13:35 pm A 20-year-long decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christian may be “leveling off,” according to data…
Pope Francis shines light on Bible’s elderly ‘pilgrims of hope’ in Wednesday catechesis
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Feb 26, 2025 / 13:05 pm Pope Francis on Wednesday asked Catholics to have the wisdom to look for the presence of God in our…
Pope Francis creates fundraising commission to solicit Vatican donations
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 26, 2025 / 12:35 pm The Vatican on Wednesday announced that Pope Francis has created a fundraising commission to solicit donations from Catholics and…
Historic African American parish in St. Louis receives grant to restore stained glass
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Feb 26, 2025 / 12:05 pm A parish church in St. Louis that primarily serves the African American community was announced Feb. 24 as…
CNA explains: Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Francis is hospitalized?
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 26, 2025 / 11:10 am Pope Francis entered the hospital for treatment of bronchitis on Feb. 14. Almost two weeks later, doctors say the…
Islamist threat against Spanish cathedrals provokes calls for more security
By Nicolás de Cárdenas Madrid, Spain, Feb 26, 2025 / 07:00 am The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience (OLRC, by its Spanish acronym) is calling on Spain’s Ministry of…
Here are the states where assisted suicide legislation is moving forward in 2025
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 26, 2025 / 06:00 am Assisted suicide legislation has been introduced in several states this year, with some bills gaining traction in efforts…
Pope Francis names Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Edmonton as next archbishop of Vancouver
By The B.C. Catholic Vancouver, Canada, Feb 25, 2025 / 17:50 pm Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has been appointed by Pope Francis as the next archbishop…
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on Tennessee law banning drag shows
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 25, 2025 / 17:20 pm The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a Tennessee law restricting drag performances when children…