This missionary of mercy accompanied a former priest imprisoned for pedophilia
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Apr 1, 2025 / 07:00 am In 2016, when Pope Francis instituted the ministry of the Missionaries of Mercy during the extraordinary holy year, Argentine…
New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 1, 2025 / 06:00 am On April 2, the Augustine Institute will release its second documentary in its “Based on a True Saint”…
U.S. Supreme Court examines Wisconsin’s denial of Catholic charity tax exemption
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 31, 2025 / 16:40 pm Several U.S. Supreme Court justices across ideological lines during oral arguments Monday morning expressed concerns about a Wisconsin…
Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 31, 2025 / 15:18 pm Following the March 28 earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China, Cardinal Charles Bo, president of…
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 31, 2025 / 13:17 pm Pope Francis has advanced five people’s paths to sainthood after approving decrees promulgated by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the…
Lourdes bishop covers Rupnik mosaics on doors to Basilica of the Rosary
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Mar 31, 2025 / 11:03 am The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France announced Monday that the entrances to the Basilica of Our…
Australian election: Bishops say Catholics have a vital role in shaping nation’s future
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Mar 31, 2025 / 10:33 am Australian bishops on Sunday said the country’s Catholics have a vital role to promote the common good when they…
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael McGovern to lead Archdiocese of Omaha
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Mar 31, 2025 / 10:03 am Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, after…
U.S. bishops urge Congress to stop funding abortion and ‘gender transition’ services
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 31, 2025 / 08:00 am The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently sent a letter to federal senators and representatives urging them…
Should Catholics identify as ‘feminists’? Notre Dame conference tackles the issue
By Jonathan Liedl South Bend, Ind., Mar 31, 2025 / 07:00 am Should Catholics identify as “feminists?” A panel of prominent female Catholic thinkers explored the question at a recent…
Catholic leaders warn of opposition to Christian burials and religious practices in India
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, Mar 31, 2025 / 06:00 am A team of half a dozen Catholic nuns and lawyers have warned of increasing incidents of opposition to Christian…
Jubilee of Hope: Missionaries of Mercy priests celebrate Mass in Rome
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Mar 30, 2025 / 16:11 pm The Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Priests instituted as Missionaries of Mercy was celebrated on Sunday at the…