German bishops distance themselves from migration statement ahead of key Parliament vote
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Jan 30, 2025 / 08:45 am The German Catholic bishops’ conference on Wednesday distanced itself from a controversial statement against tougher migration policies issued by…
Reimagined Templar Knights provide assistance to 2025 Jubilee pilgrims
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Jan 30, 2025 / 07:00 am Those making a pilgrimage today to any sacred place such as the major papal basilicas in Rome or the…
Trump signs orders to expand school choice, end ‘radical indoctrination’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Jan 30, 2025 / 06:00 am President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Wednesday directing federal agencies to expand educational freedom and opportunity for…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges to carry out Trump’s policies on abortion, conscience rights
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington D.C., Jan 29, 2025 / 17:05 pm During his first confirmation hearing, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
Pro-abortion group’s study finds ingredient in morning-after pill can induce abortion
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 29, 2025 / 16:10 pm A study published last week found that the active ingredient used in a common morning-after “emergency contraceptive” can…
White House appears to walk back ‘pause’ of federal financial assistance
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jan 29, 2025 / 15:40 pm The White House on Wednesday pulled back on a directive that had ordered federal agencies to pause federal grants…
Cardinal Dolan: Vance’s remarks on bishops and immigration ‘scurrilous,’ ‘very nasty’
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Jan 29, 2025 / 15:20 pm Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York strongly criticized comments Vice President JD Vance made on Sunday questioning the motives…
HHS to review programs to prevent taxpayer funding for abortions
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Jan 29, 2025 / 14:35 pm Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Dorothy Fink announced this week that the…
Church ‘frustrated’ over government takeover of school appointments in Gujarat, India
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, Jan 29, 2025 / 14:05 pm The Catholic Church in the western Indian state of Gujarat has expressed “frustration” over the state High Court confirming…
Trump signs order restricting transgender ‘chemical and surgical mutilation’ of children
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jan 29, 2025 / 13:15 pm President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening issued an executive order that restricts transgender surgeries and drugs for youth, with…
Vatican’s first envoy to postwar Syria sees a nation with ‘a desire for life’
By Souhail Lawand ACI MENA, Jan 29, 2025 / 12:15 pm On Saturday, Jan. 25, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, celebrated the Divine Liturgy…
U.S. watchdog launches Philippines database of clergy accused of abuse against minors
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Jan 29, 2025 / 11:45 am U.S.-based abuse watchdog BishopAccountability.org during a Jan. 29 press conference held in Manila, Philippines, identified 82 priests and brothers…