U.S. bishops sue Trump administration over refugee funding freeze
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 19, 2025 / 09:05 am The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is suing the Trump administration over what the bishops say is an…
‘House of David’ series on Prime Video: A new look at Israel’s famous king
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Feb 19, 2025 / 06:00 am A new series telling the story of King David, one of the best-known kings of Israel, will be…
Pro-life advocates decry Trump executive order expanding IVF access
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 18, 2025 / 18:05 pm President Donald Trump frustrated pro-life activists Tuesday afternoon with an executive order that directs the United States Domestic…
New report ranks states on family strength, highlighting role in reducing societal issues
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 18, 2025 / 17:45 pm A recently released report highlights which states have the strongest family structures, linking societal problems such as violence, child…
Trump administration to investigate Virginia school districts over transgender policies
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 18, 2025 / 17:15 pm President Donald Trump’s Department of Education has launched an investigation into five school districts in northern Virginia to…
Cardinal Parolin: Europe must rediscover itself to face major challenges
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Vatican City, Feb 18, 2025 / 16:45 pm Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that Europe must “rediscover itself” in order to be able…
Anglican minister ‘concelebrates’ Mass for the installation of Catholic archbishop, takes Communion
By Nathália Queiroz Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb 18, 2025 / 16:15 pm Vivian Schwanke De Oliveira, a minister of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil (IEAB, by its Portuguese…
Franciscan University of Steubenville opens maternity home for students
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 18, 2025 / 15:45 pm Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS), a Catholic liberal arts university in eastern Ohio, has opened a maternity home for…
Chicago priest removed from ministry after allegations of child sexual abuse
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 18, 2025 / 15:15 pm The Archdiocese of Chicago has removed a priest from ministry following allegations that he sexually abused a minor several…
2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage route announced: 3,300 miles from Indy to LA
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Feb 18, 2025 / 14:45 pm Organizers on Tuesday announced the full route for the next iteration of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will see…
Diocese of Norwich announces $31 million fund for victims of clergy abuse
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 18, 2025 / 14:15 pm The Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut, has announced a settlement for survivors of clergy sex abuse, part of an ongoing…
Synod on Synodality study groups discuss progress at Vatican meeting
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 18, 2025 / 11:55 am Leaders of the 10 study groups formed out of the 2021–2024 Synod on Synodality met on Tuesday morning to…