Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 17:35 pm Many Catholics may be unaware that they can obtain not one but eight plenary indulgences for departed souls in…
Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 17:05 pm In his Angelus address on Friday on the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis spoke about the “identity…
Texas bishop: ‘No reason’ for Catholics to attend SSPX Mass if they can go elsewhere
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 16:35 pm Bishop Michael Olson Fort Worth, Texas, this week stated that Catholics have “no need” to attend Mass or receive…
Bishops speak on abortion ballot measures in days leading up to election
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 16:05 pm Here is a roundup of the latest pro-life and abortion-related news in the U.S.: Bishops speak on abortion ballot…
Quebec to now allow assisted suicide for individuals incapable of giving consent
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 15:25 pm The provincial government of Quebec will now allow assisted suicide for individuals who cannot consent at the time of…
Nebraska combats ‘misleading’ ad campaign promoting pro-abortion ballot measure
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 14:55 pm Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has released an advisory clarifying that the state’s preborn protection law…
Catholic diocese in China conducts ‘Red Tour’ of ‘gratitude’ to Communist Party
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 1, 2024 / 12:00 pm A Catholic diocese in China recently announced that it had made a tour of “gratitude” to heroes of…
Vatican: Holy days of obligation not dispensed if transferred to a Monday
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 09:45 am The Vatican has clarified that Catholics in the United States must still attend Mass on holy days of obligation…
Catholic bishops share message on 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 07:00 am Nov. 1 marks the 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day, remembering the day the Maryland Constitution of 1864…
Catholic books and movies for families to get to know the saints better
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 06:00 am On Nov. 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of All Saints, a day in which all who…
‘Dilexit Nos’: wisdom from 20 saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 1, 2024 / 04:00 am Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus is packed with testimonies from the saints of prayer…
New Boston archbishop challenges flock to develop ‘deeply personal’ relationship with God
By Matt McDonald Boston, Mass., Oct 31, 2024 / 19:00 pm Newly installed Boston Archbishop Richard Henning challenged people of the archdiocese Thursday to commit to a relationship with God…