Catholic population in Germany drops below 20 million for the first time
By CNA Deutsch CNA Deutsch, Mar 28, 2025 / 07:00 am For the first time, fewer than 20 million Catholics live in Germany, according to the 2024 Church statistics published…
Jonathan Roumie discusses Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘For me, it was living out liturgy’
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 28, 2025 / 06:00 am Season 5 of the hit series “The Chosen” has officially been released in theaters across the country. “The…
Pope Francis’ pandemic prayer 5 years later: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 27, 2025 / 19:00 pm Pope Francis’ historic “Statio Orbis” blessing during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic remains relevant for the Church as…
Pro-life advocates lobby Congress to defund Planned Parenthood
By Tessa Gervasini Washington D.C., Mar 27, 2025 / 18:30 pm More than 300 pro-life activists from 39 different states gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on March 27…
Vatican publishes Holy Week schedule without clarifying whether Pope Francis will preside
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Mar 27, 2025 / 18:00 pm The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified…
Italian prosecutors investigate illegal sale of apparent Carlo Acutis relics online
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Mar 27, 2025 / 16:25 pm Italian prosecutors are investigating the illegal online sale of alleged relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be declared…
Prayer and peaceful protest planned in response to ‘black mass’ in Kansas
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 15:50 pm Amid plans for a blasphemous “black mass” at the Kansas Capitol building set to take place on March 28,…
PHOTOS: Mother Angelica’s life, legacy celebrated in Rome’s Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 27, 2025 / 15:20 pm A special memorial Mass was held for Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, in Rome on Thursday to commemorate…
Thousands gather for Illinois March for Life
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 14:50 pm Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: Thousands gather for Illinois March for Life More than…
Controversial assisted dying bill in UK could be delayed until 2029
By Madeleine Teahan London, England, Mar 27, 2025 / 13:30 pm A parliamentary bill that would unleash medically assisted suicide on England and Wales might not be implemented for another…
Young adults’ Eucharistic devotion the inspiration behind ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ event
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 27, 2025 / 12:45 pm Now in its 12th year, the Church’s “24 Hours for the Lord” Lenten initiative is believed to have been…
Survey data shows children bring ‘high levels of happiness’ to everyday activities
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 12:00 pm A recent analysis of U.S. survey data found that children tend to bring “high levels of happiness” to activities…