Pope Francis asks Christians to start Lent ‘full of hope’ in the footsteps of Jesus Christ
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 5, 2025 / 11:00 am Pope Francis asked Christians on Ash Wednesday to set out in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, full of hope,…
In joint session address, Trump urges Congress to continue fight against transgenderism
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 5, 2025 / 09:30 am President Donald Trump urged members of Congress to pass laws that build on his executive orders to curtail…
If Pope Francis Dies: Could This Change the Future of the Catholic Church Forever?
The Catholic Church, one of the most enduring institutions in human history, has always faced moments of transition with a mix of reverence and anticipation. The passing of a pope…
If the Pope Is Dead: How Quickly Must the Vatican Name a Successor—and Why?
Who Governs the Catholic Church Before a New Pope is Elected? The passing of a pope marks a profound moment in the history of the Catholic Church, triggering an ancient…
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
By Diego López Marina ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 5, 2025 / 04:00 am Ash Wednesday begins the holy season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with…
Trump’s guests at joint session of Congress to highlight gender ideology and crime
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 4, 2025 / 17:45 pm A woman athlete and a parental rights advocate are among the guests invited by the White House for…
EU bishops call for unity and solidarity with Ukraine amid geopolitical uncertainty
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 4, 2025 / 16:30 pm In the context of the growing geopolitical complexity and uncertainty surrounding peace in Ukraine, the presidency of the…
An IVF alternative for infertility that’s holistic and ethical
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 4, 2025 / 15:40 pm As in vitro fertilization (IVF) rises in popularity, discussion continues surrounding its ethics as well as about how to…
State Department cancels U.S. bishops’ contracts for refugee settlement
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Mar 4, 2025 / 14:00 pm The State Department has canceled two multimillion-dollar refugee resettlement contracts with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), a…
USCCB’s Broglio calls for ‘just peace’ in Ukraine in first-ever Lenten reflection
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 4, 2025 / 12:40 pm Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued a Lenten reflection on Monday…
Cardinal Chow in tears during prayer for Pope Francis at China’s Sheshan basilica
By Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Mar 4, 2025 / 11:55 am Cardinal Stephen Chow, the Jesuit bishop of Hong Kong, was moved to tears as he and Bishop Joseph Shen…
Senate Democrats block bill that would ban men from women’s sports
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 4, 2025 / 10:50 am Senate Democrats joined together to block Republican-backed legislation that would have permanently banned biological men from participating in…