Teacher at Opus Dei school in Spain maintains innocence after abuse conviction by Vatican
By Nicolás de Cárdenas Madrid, Spain, Mar 5, 2025 / 15:10 pm A former teacher at an Opus Dei school in Spain has been asked to leave the personal prelature…
Baltimore Archdiocese lowers confirmation age ‘to deepen formation, reduce disaffiliation’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 5, 2025 / 14:40 pm Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore has decided to lower the age of confirmation to 9 in a move…
Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 5, 2025 / 14:10 pm Pope Francis said the Lenten journey reminds the Church that hope in Jesus Christ ultimately overcomes fears of fragility,…
DOJ: Former Catholic priest convicted of child sex abuse will be deported after sentence
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 5, 2025 / 13:40 pm A former Catholic priest who was convicted of sexually abusing a minor will be deported back to his…
Vatican conference examines artificial intelligence implications for democracy, justice
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Mar 5, 2025 / 13:10 pm A high-level gathering of judges, legal scholars, and artificial intelligence (AI) experts convened in Vatican City this week to…
Supreme Court says Trump administration must pay out $2 billion in frozen foreign aid
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Mar 5, 2025 / 12:10 pm The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to pay out billions in frozen foreign aid, siding with…
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…