Dancers dedicate tango to Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Vatican City, Mar 17, 2025 / 21:00 pm A group of tango enthusiasts, the emblematic dance of Pope Francis’ homeland, gathered in the plaza in front of…
Wichita Catholic church vandalized with hate speech; federal authorities investigating
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Mar 17, 2025 / 16:10 pm Police have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of heavily vandalizing and defacing the interior of a Catholic parish in…
Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens monitoring of Catholic priests
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Mar 17, 2025 / 15:25 pm The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and his “co-president” and wife, Rosario Murillo, in Nicaragua continues to persecute the…
Situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region ‘unstable’; Church leaders yet to comment
By ACI Africa ACI Africa, Mar 17, 2025 / 14:30 pm Tension is brewing in Ethiopia’s northernmost territory, the Tigray region, a source has told ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner…
Christians pray 100 Our Fathers at St. Patrick’s grave in Ireland for peace and unity
By Patrick J. Passmore Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mar 17, 2025 / 13:40 pm Inspired by St. Patrick’s “Confessions,” in which the patron of Ireland states “I arose as many as…
‘From Inclusion to Belonging’ conference welcomes Catholics with disabilities
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 17, 2025 / 07:00 am Families whose children have disabilities and Catholics with disabilities were welcomed by the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, on…
Northern Ireland’s police service faces anti-Catholic discrimination cases
By Patrick J. Passmore Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mar 17, 2025 / 06:00 am Four former police officers have taken legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for…
First photo of Pope Francis since entering hospital
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Mar 16, 2025 / 15:21 pm The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he entered the Gemelli Hospital in Rome…
Pope Francis prays for victims and families of deadly nightclub fire in Macedonia
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 16, 2025 / 14:04 pm Pope Francis prays for victims of a nightclub fire which has left at least 59 people dead and an…
Pope Francis praises God for those who shine ‘light of his infinite love’ in the world
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 16, 2025 / 09:43 am Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his gratitude for those who bring God’s love into the world through their dedicated…
Cast of ‘The Chosen’ tease what’s in store for their characters in Season 5
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 16, 2025 / 06:00 am Season 5 of the hit series “The Chosen” is set to be released in theaters on March 28.…
Former Catholic Relief Services head speaks out amid funding freeze
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 15, 2025 / 11:30 am Former president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Carolyn Woo is speaking out in defense of the…