Faith leaders call for an end to solitary confinement
Albany, N.Y., May 8, 2019 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- New York’s faith leaders gathered in protest of solitary confinement this week, pushing for a bill that seeks more humane ways…
Judge rules against Virginia law banning abortions by non-doctors
Richmond, Va., May 8, 2019 / 03:58 pm (CNA).- A federal judge in Richmond, Virginia has ruled against state medical regulations requiring first-trimester abortions be performed only by physicians. “After…
Government figures have asked Church for asylum, Venezuelan bishop says
San Cristobal, Venezuela, May 8, 2019 / 03:30 pm (CNA).- A Venezuelan bishop said Sunday that prominent figures in the government of Nicolas Maduro have asked for asylum from the…
After Vatican-China deal, Chinese bishop imprisoned for 23 years is not yet released
Beijing, China, May 8, 2019 / 11:30 am (CNA).- The nephew of a Chinese bishop who was arrested 23 years ago has said he does not know where his uncle…
Bid to end death penalty in Louisiana fails
Baton Rouge, La., May 8, 2019 / 11:00 am (CNA).- A proposal to allow voters to decide if capital punishment should remain legal in Louisiana has been defeated in the…
The world needs new evangelizers, Pope Francis says
Vatican City, May 8, 2019 / 03:56 am (CNA).- Like Saints Cyril and Methodius shared the Gospel with the Slavic people in the 9th century, today the world is still…
Asia Bibi leaves Pakistan, arrives in Canada
, Canada, May 8, 2019 / 03:11 am (CNA).- Asia Bibi, the Catholic wife and mother who spent 9 years on death row on blasphemy charges in Pakistan, has left…
Jean Vanier, friend of the intellectually disabled and founder of L’Arche, dies at 90
Paris, France, May 7, 2019 / 09:28 pm (CNA).- Jean Vanier died May 7, at the age of 90. He died at a L’Arche home in Paris, where he had…
College student cited for assault after punching pro-life activist
Chapel Hill, N.C., May 7, 2019 / 05:38 pm (CNA).- A college student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was arrested for assault after reportedly attacking the…
Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from North Macedonia
Aboard the papal plane, May 7, 2019 / 04:30 pm (CNA).- Please read below for CNA’s full transcript of the pope’s May 7 in-flight press conference from Skopje, North Macedonia…
Christian pastor in India acquitted of anti-conversion charges
Bhopal, India, May 7, 2019 / 04:18 pm (CNA).- A Protestant pastor in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has been acquitted of charges held against him under India’s…
Pa. legislator acknowledges aggression toward woman praying at Planned Parenthood
Harrisburg, Pa., May 7, 2019 / 03:06 pm (CNA).- Brian Sims, a Pennsylvania state legislator who confronted a woman praying outside Planned Parenthood last week, said in a video posted…