Jesuit superior Father Sosa: Pope Francis did not seek popularity
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 24, 2025 / 17:28 pm Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, superior general of the Society of Jesus, reflected on the first Jesuit pope in a…
Catholic Charities USA to launch nationwide traveling exhibit on Christian service
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 24, 2025 / 16:45 pm Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) will launch a national storytelling exhibit in 2026 detailing the organization’s acts of service…
Professor fired for warning about child ‘gender transitions’ gets $1.6 million settlement
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 24, 2025 / 16:15 pm The University of Louisville has agreed to pay a former professor nearly $1.6 million after the university demoted…
China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 24, 2025 / 15:45 pm High-ranking heads of state and Catholic bishops in China have remained notably silent following the death of Pope…
Top ecumenical initiatives of Pope Francis: a retrospective
By Martin Bürger Munich, Germany, Apr 24, 2025 / 14:31 pm Like all popes since the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis made a point of reaching out to non-Catholics, building…
Here are the cardinals offering Masses for the 9 days of mourning for Pope Francis
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 24, 2025 / 13:46 pm Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican has announced which cardinals will offer the traditional “Novendialies” Masses —…
Canadian bishops: Protect life, freedom, and vulnerable in upcoming election
By The B.C. Catholic Vancouver, Canada, Apr 24, 2025 / 13:08 pm In a statement released ahead of the April 28 federal election, Canada’s bishops are calling on Catholics to…
Pope Francis’ love for prisoners remained until the end
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 24, 2025 / 10:00 am Prisoners always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and he demonstrated his love for them throughout…
LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals gather for second meeting as thousands bid farewell through the night to Pope Francis
Swiss Guards accompany the pallbearers with the wooden coffin of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 23, 2025, during the translatio — the solemn transfer of the pope’s…
MAP: Remembering Pope Francis’ many apostolic journeys abroad
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Apr 24, 2025 / 08:00 am Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, traveled abroad on apostolic journeys nearly 50 times during his…
Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates
By Martin Bürger CNA Newsroom, Apr 24, 2025 / 02:04 am The College of Cardinals saw a significant increase in attendance at Wednesday’s general congregation, with 103 cardinals now present…
Federal Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias gets underway
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 23, 2025 / 17:26 pm The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted the inaugural meeting this week of a new task force to…