Pope Francis to offer window blessing from Gemelli Hospital this Sunday
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Mar 22, 2025 / 08:00 am Pope Francis plans to make his first public appearance in over a month this Sunday when he will appear…
Young men reaffirm faith and friendship in Church-sponsored building project
By Martin Barillas Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mar 22, 2025 / 07:00 am A New Mexico diocese is offering a unique opportunity for young men to affirm their faith and literally…
UK pro-life campaigners press ahead with prayer vigils as court verdict looms
By Heather Tomlinson London, England, Mar 22, 2025 / 06:00 am Across the United Kingdom this Lent, vigils outside abortion clinics have continued despite government attempts to stop their work…
South Dakota governor signs bill to keep men out of girls’ locker rooms, restrooms
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 21, 2025 / 16:30 pm South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed three bills into law on Friday that he indicated reflect the values…
Swiss bishop issues call on podcast for ordination of women
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 21, 2025 / 15:45 pm Here are some of the major stories about the Church from around the world that you may have…
Worldwide Catholic population hits 1.4 billion
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Mar 21, 2025 / 15:00 pm The “2025 Annuario Pontificio” and the “2023 Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae” have been released, providing a detailed analysis of the…
Human embryos aren’t property, Virginia judge rules
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 21, 2025 / 14:30 pm Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Embryos aren’t property, Virginia judge rules A Virginia judge…
Idaho governor signs bill to protect religious, conscience rights of doctors and nurses
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 21, 2025 / 14:00 pm Idaho Gov. Brad Little this week signed legislation that bolsters religious freedom protections for doctors, nurses, and other…
Bill banning men from women’s showers, spaces in jails signed into law in Mississippi
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 21, 2025 / 13:30 pm Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed into law a bill that bans biological males from entering women’s spaces…
U.S. bishops respond to Trump executive order designed to eliminate Department of Education
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 21, 2025 / 13:00 pm On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States,…
In federal suit, Illinois diocese says state ‘human rights’ law violates religious freedom
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Mar 21, 2025 / 12:30 pm The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is arguing in federal court that a state “human rights” law is infringing…
Experts champion Catholic Church’s role to promote child safety in AI sphere
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 21, 2025 / 12:00 pm The Vatican is collaborating with tech leaders and companies, governmental institutions, scholars, and nongovernmental organizations to fight “a war…