This is Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2025
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 25, 2025 / 10:55 am In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey…
‘I only kneel before God’: The last words of priest killed in Myanmar
By Andrés Henríquez ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 25, 2025 / 07:00 am Two women who witnessed the murder of Father Donald Martin Ye Naing Win in Myanmar last week recounted…
After 10 years of euthanasia in Canada, activists detect a shift, say much work to be done
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 25, 2025 / 06:00 am A decade after euthanasia became legal in Canada, activists there say the political and cultural winds are shifting in…
Federal judge blocks immigration arrests at some religious sites
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 24, 2025 / 16:35 pm A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government will not be permitted to conduct unrestricted arrests of suspected…
Nuncio in Ukraine: ‘In such a horrible war, there’s nothing left but hope’
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Feb 24, 2025 / 16:05 pm Monday, Feb. 24, marked three years of Ukrainian resistance against the Russian invasion. According to U.N. data, more than…
Ukrainian embassy hosts Mass for peace in Rome on Russia-Ukraine war’s third anniversary
By Andrea Gagliarducci Rome Newsroom, Feb 24, 2025 / 15:35 pm Feb. 24 marks three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a major escalation of a war that began…
Patriarch of Jerusalem discusses Holy Land at screening of film on Palestinian Christians
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Feb 24, 2025 / 15:05 pm Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem spoke about the dire situation for Palestinian Christians at a showing of the…
Vatican says Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ on 11th day in hospital
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Feb 24, 2025 / 14:35 pm Pope Francis’ condition remains serious but has shown “slight improvement” as he continues treatment on his 11th day in…
Catholic bishops, faithful worldwide pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing health struggles
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 24, 2025 / 14:15 pm Catholics around the world continue to pray fervently for Pope Francis as the Holy Father battles a series of…
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Illinois abortion ‘buffer zone’ case
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Feb 24, 2025 / 13:45 pm The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case challenging what are known as abortion “buffer…
Salesians to elect new rector major to replace Cardinal Fernández Artime
By Nicolás de Cárdenas ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 24, 2025 / 10:40 am The Salesian Congregation is in the midst of its 29th General Chapter, during which it will elect…
Daily rosary for pope’s health to begin in St. Peter’s Square
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Feb 24, 2025 / 07:32 am The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery,…