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…
First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 25, 2025 / 16:50 pm Although he remains in critical condition in Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis continues to work. On Monday evening, after…
Daily Holy Hour held in hospital where Pope Francis is being treated
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Feb 25, 2025 / 16:20 pm In a quiet chapel within Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, a doctor kneels before the Blessed Sacrament in his white coat.…
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition, Vatican says
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 25, 2025 / 15:50 pm Pope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s…
Supreme Court overturns Oklahoma death row inmate’s murder conviction, grants new trial
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 25, 2025 / 14:35 pm The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that condemned Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip be given a new…
JD Vance to speak at annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 25, 2025 / 14:05 pm Vice President JD Vance will speak at the 20th National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) held on Friday, Feb.…
Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 25, 2025 / 12:45 pm Pope Francis has named two secretaries-general to serve under Sister Raffaella Petrini, FSE, in the Governorate of the Vatican…
Pope Francis declares Korean War Army chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘venerable’
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Feb 25, 2025 / 12:15 pm Renowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on Tuesday.…