Meet the 5 oldest cardinals taking part in the 2025 conclave
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 28, 2025 / 15:56 pm Cardinals over the age of 80 cannot participate in a conclave. Out of the 134 cardinals under 80 taking…
Season 2 of EWTN’s exclusive online series ‘James the Less’ to be released
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 28, 2025 / 15:26 pm The second season of the hit online EWTN series “James the Less” will be released on Tuesday, April…
May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 28, 2025 / 07:13 am The College of Cardinals announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7,…
CNA explains: What is the St. Malachy prophecy, and why are people talking about it?
CNA Staff, Apr 28, 2025 / 06:00 am The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also known as…
Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 21:48 pm Archbishop J. Michael Miller, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, British Columbia, is calling for prayer after a…
Pope’s final journey: 11 symbolic moments from Francis’ funeral procession
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 21:29 pm The six-kilometer (about 3.5-mile) journey that transported Pope Francis’ body from St. Peter’s Basilica to St. Mary Major featured…
Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 17:45 pm In a video message published after his death but recorded in January, Pope Francis encouraged young people to work…
Divine Mercy Sunday: Pope Francis was an ‘instrument of mercy for humanity,’ Parolin says
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 09:45 am Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St.…
Wrongfully imprisoned 36 years, Missouri woman still advocates for incarcerated mothers
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 27, 2025 / 09:00 am Judy Henderson spent 36 years in prison for a crime she did not commit, leaving her 3-year-old son…
Carlo Acutis and the four popes
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 08:00 am The unexpected death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, postponed the much-anticipated canonization of Carlo Acutis, the…
Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin
By Cardinal Pietro Parolin Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 07:00 am Editor’s Note: On April 27, 2025, Cardinal Pietro Parolin served as principal celebrant for the second Novendiales Mass…
Philippines makes history as first nation to consecrate itself to divine mercy
By Valerie Joy Escalona Manila, Philippines, Apr 27, 2025 / 06:00 am The Philippines will make history this year on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday, by becoming the first nation…