CNA explains: What is a conclave and how does it work?
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Apr 29, 2025 / 07:00 am Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, was laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary…
Pope Francis’ praise for St. Catherine of Siena
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 29, 2025 / 04:00 am On the feast of St. Catherine of Siena in 2021, Pope Francis expressed his hope that the “great female…
Full text: Homily of Cardinal Reina on third day of Novendiales
By Cardinal Baldassare Reina CNA Newsroom, Apr 28, 2025 / 19:06 pm Editor’s Note: On April 28, 2025, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general for the Diocese of Rome, delivered the…
‘Discern and order’: Cardinal calls for continuation of Pope Francis’ reform path
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 28, 2025 / 18:42 pm Cardinal Baldassare Reina urged the faithful to “discern and order” the late pontiff’s reform initiatives while acknowledging the sense…
Kurdish family helped by Pope Francis: ‘He saved us’
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Apr 28, 2025 / 17:28 pm “Pope Francis was a courageous man. He always sought peace. He looked at everyone with the same eyes, whether…
Study of over 865,000 abortion pill patients: 11% suffer ‘serious adverse events’
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 28, 2025 / 16:52 pm A first-of-its-kind study that delves into public health insurance records found that more than 1 in 10 women…
Meet the 5 oldest cardinals taking part in the 2025 conclave
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 28, 2025 / 15:56 pm Cardinals over the age of 80 cannot participate in a conclave. Out of the 134 cardinals under 80 taking…
Season 2 of EWTN’s exclusive online series ‘James the Less’ to be released
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 28, 2025 / 15:26 pm The second season of the hit online EWTN series “James the Less” will be released on Tuesday, April…
May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 28, 2025 / 07:13 am The College of Cardinals announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7,…
CNA explains: What is the St. Malachy prophecy, and why are people talking about it?
CNA Staff, Apr 28, 2025 / 06:00 am The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also known as…
Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 21:48 pm Archbishop J. Michael Miller, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, British Columbia, is calling for prayer after a…
Pope’s final journey: 11 symbolic moments from Francis’ funeral procession
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 21:29 pm The six-kilometer (about 3.5-mile) journey that transported Pope Francis’ body from St. Peter’s Basilica to St. Mary Major featured…