British court confirms Vatican was defrauded in London real estate deal
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Feb 21, 2025 / 16:30 pm A ruling by the High Court of England and Wales published Feb. 21 has confirmed that the Vatican Secretariat…
Trump touts American Heroes garden that would honor Catholic figures including Kobe Bryant
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Feb 21, 2025 / 15:30 pm Statues of dozens of prominent American Catholics — including numerous saints and popular figures such as the late basketball…
Pope Francis is ‘fragile and not out of danger,’ doctors say
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Feb 21, 2025 / 15:00 pm Pope Francis is “not out of danger” due to his age and fragile health, his medical team told journalists…
Planned Parenthood resumes abortions after judge rules regulations unconstitutional
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 21, 2025 / 14:40 pm Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Planned Parenthood offers abortions in Missouri Planned Parenthood is…
CNA explains: What’s at stake for Catholics in Germany’s 2025 election?
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Feb 21, 2025 / 14:10 pm As German voters prepare for federal elections on Feb. 23, the country’s Catholics find themselves navigating unprecedented divisions on…
Judge denies U.S. bishops’ request to block Trump funding freeze
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 21, 2025 / 13:40 pm A federal judge has denied a request from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to block a federal…
Bishops in South Africa urge racial healing as Trump condemns country’s land policy
By Silas Isenjia ACI Africa, Feb 21, 2025 / 11:50 am The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for “racial reconciliation” in…
Jubilee pilgrims, Rome’s Catholics pray for Pope Francis
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 21, 2025 / 11:20 am Local Catholics and jubilee pilgrims in Rome are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery as he marks one week in…
U.S. bishops urge ‘ethical alternatives’ to IVF following Trump executive order
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 20, 2025 / 17:45 pm The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee and chairman of the committee for laity, marriage, family life,…
First-ever private school choice bill passes in Idaho
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 17:15 pm A $50 million school choice bill long in the works is awaiting approval from Idaho’s governor after the state…
Friend of Francis: Pope’s health situation is ‘delicate’ but not cause for alarm
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Feb 20, 2025 / 16:45 pm Speaking on Pope Francis’ current health crisis, Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, a personal friend of the Holy Father, said…
Kentucky bishops back bill to allow ‘alternative sentencing’ for criminals with children
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 16:15 pm The Catholic bishops of Kentucky are backing proposed legislation that would require a court to consider alternative sentencing for…