First-ever private school choice bill passes in Idaho
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 17:15 pm A $50 million school choice bill long in the works is awaiting approval from Idaho’s governor after the state…
Friend of Francis: Pope’s health situation is ‘delicate’ but not cause for alarm
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Feb 20, 2025 / 16:45 pm Speaking on Pope Francis’ current health crisis, Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, a personal friend of the Holy Father, said…
Kentucky bishops back bill to allow ‘alternative sentencing’ for criminals with children
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 16:15 pm The Catholic bishops of Kentucky are backing proposed legislation that would require a court to consider alternative sentencing for…
At CPAC, Vance talks faith, says policies should help ‘choose life’ and ‘start families’
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 20, 2025 / 15:45 pm U.S. Vice President JD Vance advocated for government policies and cultural values that encourage Americans to “choose life”…
Official trailer for ‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ teases key moments leading to Jesus’ death
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 15:15 pm The official trailer for Season 5 of “The Chosen: Last Supper” was released Feb. 20 teasing several important…
Archbishop Paglia denounces alarmism, ‘morbid atmosphere’ surrounding pope’s health
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Vatican City, Feb 20, 2025 / 14:30 pm While acknowledging that concern about Pope Francis’ health is understandable, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for…
Trump signs order banning illegal immigrants from receiving taxpayer-funded benefits
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 13:55 pm President Donald Trump on Wednesday night ordered the federal government to cease allowing taxpayer dollars to “facilitate” illegal immigration.…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issues Health and Human Services guidance: ‘There are only two sexes’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 13:05 pm The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stated Wednesday that “there are only two sexes, female and…
Pope Francis’ health ‘slightly improved’ after nearly one week in Gemelli Hospital
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Feb 20, 2025 / 12:35 pm Pope Francis’ medical condition has stabilized after nearly one week of medical treatment since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli…
60 years a priest, archbishop offers 10 tips for persevering in one’s vocation
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 08:00 am Archbishop Ramón Benito de la Rosa y Carpio was born on Sept. 19, 1939, a little over…
Pro-life coalition launches $30 million Pro-Life Venture Fund to protect unborn
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 20, 2025 / 07:00 am A group of pro-life philanthropists in the United States has launched a $30 million Pro-Life Venture Fund to…
Catholic-backed prison nursery offers incarcerated moms ‘family-oriented’ space for babies
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 06:00 am A prison nursery program in Missouri that has drawn support from local Catholic leaders is offering mothers a supportive…