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…
Vatican to hold Lent retreat in ‘spiritual communion’ with sick Pope Francis
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 4, 2025 / 09:00 am The pope’s annual Lenten retreat will take place in the Vatican next week in “spiritual communion” with Pope Francis…
Cardinal renews mission of top Guadalupe expert
By David Ramos Puebla, Mexico, Mar 4, 2025 / 06:00 am The primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, has renewed the mission of Father Eduardo Chávez, considered the…
Tiny Jesus figurines left in U.S. Capitol following TikTok trend
By Tessa Gervasini Washington D.C., Mar 3, 2025 / 16:45 pm In recent days, congressional staff working in the U.S. Capitol have reported seeing something unusual in the normally staid…
Bishop Barron to attend Trump address to Congress as guest of Catholic lawmaker
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 3, 2025 / 16:15 pm Word on Fire Founder Bishop Robert Barron will attend President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of…
Jubilee pilgrims adding visit to Gemelli Hospital to pray for Pope Francis
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Vatican City, Mar 3, 2025 / 15:45 pm Since Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14, the world has focused its attention on Gemelli…
Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory insufficiency,’ Vatican says
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 3, 2025 / 14:35 pm Pope Francis on Monday had two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, according to the latest health update from the…