Catholic school hit, 3 students killed in India-Pakistan conflict; pope hails ceasefire
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, May 12, 2025 / 10:40 am A Catholic school and convent in India came under shelling from Pakistan military forces last week, with three students…
Pope Leo XIV to media: Thank you ‘for your service to the truth’
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 12, 2025 / 09:22 am In his first address to international media on Monday, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their service to the…
Campaign to defund Planned Parenthood swings into high gear
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 12, 2025 / 06:00 am Pro-life organizations are stepping up their campaign to defund “big abortion” as the reconciliation bill is expected to…
Election of Pope Leo XIV celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru
By Diego López Marina Chiclayo, Peru, May 11, 2025 / 18:23 pm In a jubilant atmosphere, more than 10,000 faithful gathered in front of the Basilica and Cathedral of Santa…
Election of Pope Leo celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru
By Diego López Marina ACI Prensa Staff, May 11, 2025 / 18:23 pm In a jubilant atmosphere, more than 10,000 faithful gathered in front of the Basilica and Cathedral of…
U.S. bishops’ updated document on pornography addresses loneliness epidemic, deepfakes
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, May 11, 2025 / 14:20 pm The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released a new 10th anniversary preface to a major document on…
Pope Leo calls on youth to ‘accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord’ in first Regina Caeli
By AC Wimmer Rome Newsroom, May 11, 2025 / 06:51 am “To young people I say: Do not be afraid! Accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord!”…
A prayer for mothers and for those who seek healing on Mother’s Day
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 11, 2025 / 04:00 am May is a month to honor mothers. Mother’s Day falls on May 11 this year in the United…
'I wanted so much to come here': Pope Leo visits Marian shrine outside of Rome
By Daniel Payne CNA Deutsch, May 10, 2025 / 13:42 pm Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited and prayed at a Marian shrine outside of Rome, greeting the community there…
Catholic-backed suit to protect Native American site wins temporary block in federal court
By Daniel Payne CNA Newsroom, May 10, 2025 / 11:45 am An effort backed by the U.S. bishops to protect a centuries-old Native American religious site from destruction scored a…
Powerful symbols: Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature
By AC Wimmer Rome Newsroom, May 10, 2025 / 10:30 am The Vatican unveiled Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature Saturday, revealing the American pontiff’s embrace of traditional papal…
Cardinal Filoni: Leo XIV's papal name points to 'clear vision of the Church'
By Daniel Payne CNA Newsroom, May 10, 2025 / 10:00 am Pope Leo XIV’s pontifical name is a reflection of his intent to lead the Catholic Church with a “clear…