The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, May 1, 2025 / 04:00 am St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice…
Cardinal on fifth day of Novendiales says pope should be servant leader
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 30, 2025 / 18:34 pm Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on Wednesday recalled one of the traditional titles for the pope, the “servant of the servants…
Trump’s first 100 days: Catholics praise important wins, but immigration tension continues
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 30, 2025 / 17:43 pm President Donald Trump passed the 100-day mark of his second presidency on Tuesday, April 29, a period that…
During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems open to state-funded Catholic charter school
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Apr 30, 2025 / 17:13 pm During oral arguments on Wednesday, the conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to supporting the establishment…
LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals celebrate fifth Novendiales Mass, ask for prayers for conclave
Cardinal Charles Bo of Myanmar tells CNA that intends to deliver the following remarks during the general congregations ahead of the May 7 conclave to elect a new pope: “We…
Asian cardinal asks for prayers to discern what kind of pope the Church needs
By Nicolás de Cárdenas Madrid, Spain, Apr 30, 2025 / 15:49 pm In a pastoral letter published by the Archdiocese of Singapore, Cardinal William Goh called on the faithful to…
Americans’ religious preferences remain mostly unchanged over the last 5 years, poll shows
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 30, 2025 / 15:07 pm Recent polling data has found that Americans’ religious affiliations have not greatly changed since 2020, appearing to stabilize…
Cardinal who chaired Medjugorje commission offers 4 criteria for the conclave
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Apr 30, 2025 / 13:38 pm Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini, who chaired the international commission investigating the authenticity of Medjugorje, has offered four criteria…
New Orleans Archdiocese ordered to defend bankruptcy case
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 30, 2025 / 12:04 pm The Archdiocese of New Orleans has been ordered to appear in federal court to defend ongoing proceedings in its…
2 cardinal electors, from Spain and Kenya, will not attend upcoming conclave
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Apr 30, 2025 / 09:43 am The archdioceses of Spanish Cardinal Antonio Cañizares and Kenyan Cardinal John Njue on Wednesday both confirmed the two prelates…
College of Cardinals asks for prayers ahead of May 7 conclave
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 30, 2025 / 09:23 am The College of Cardinals on Wednesday called on Catholics around the world to pray for them as they prepare…
A long friendship and unforgettable hug: The day Pope Francis forgot he was pope
By Julieta Villar Buenos Aires, Argentina, Apr 30, 2025 / 07:00 am As the faithful of Buenos Aires bid farewell to Pope Francis with a symbolic embrace in the Plaza…