U.S. lifts sanctions on Syria, renewing hope for Christians and boosting national economy
By Souheil Lawand ACI MENA, May 15, 2025 / 17:33 pm In a surprising announcement made this week from Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the United States…
Cardinal Dolan visits 100-year-old nun who taught him to ‘love and serve the Lord’
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, May 15, 2025 / 17:03 pm Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, shared a video on May 14 in which he appears…
Health and Human Services chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. orders review of abortion pill
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, May 15, 2025 / 16:33 pm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the regulation and labeling of the abortion pill mifepristone following…
Pope Leo XIV can accelerate ‘Leonine revolution’ in the Church, theologian says
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, May 15, 2025 / 16:03 pm The pontificate of Pope Leo XIV can bring new impetus to the Church’s evangelical mission in the world today,…
All the saints and Church Fathers Pope Leo XIV quoted in his first week
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 15, 2025 / 15:33 pm In the first week of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, his preaching and speeches have featured quotations from saints and…
Rerum Novarum Explained: Pope Leo XIV’s Vision for Workers and Society
Rerum Novarum Explained: Pope Leo XIV’s Vision for Workers and Society When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ascended as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church on May 8, he selected…
Did Mary Die? Exploring the History Behind the Assumption of Mary
Did Mary Die? Exploring the History Behind the Assumption of Mary The question of how Mary, the mother of Jesus, concluded her earthly life is a subject of profound interest…
Christian camp sues Colorado to prevent males from using girls’ showers, sleeping areas
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 15, 2025 / 11:00 am A Christian summer camp network is suing the Colorado government over a state rule allowing males who identify…
Pope Leo XIV expected to live in traditional papal apartment unused by Pope Francis
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 15, 2025 / 10:00 am Pope Leo XIV is expected to move into the official papal residence, an apartment on the top floor of…
Wars, climate disasters lead to record-high number of internally displaced people
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 15, 2025 / 09:00 am The global number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) around the world skyrocketed to a record high of 83.4…
Filmmakers behind Acutis documentary to launch streaming platform, new film on Pope Leo XIV
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, May 15, 2025 / 08:00 am A new global streaming platform for faith-driven content will launch worldwide on May 28 and serve as the…
Pope Leo XIV, Ocáriz discuss process of revising Opus Dei’s statutes
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, May 15, 2025 / 06:00 am Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday briefly discussed the revision of Opus Dei’s statutes with the apostolate’s prelate, Monsignor Fernando…