An Augustinian pope: Upholding Africa’s legacy and embracing Eastern Christianity
By Souhail Lawand ACI MENA, May 17, 2025 / 08:00 am Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the Catholic Church’s new pontiff on May 8, with…
The meaning of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass and taking possession of St. John Lateran
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, May 17, 2025 / 07:00 am The Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will be celebrated on Sunday, May 18, at 10…
New Mexico diocese uses classic cars to drive vocations and evangelization
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, May 17, 2025 / 06:00 am In 2015, Father Matthew Keller, a priest in the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, restored a 1972 Chevelle…
Trump names Archbishop Cordileone to Religious Liberty Commission advisory board
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 16, 2025 / 18:03 pm U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone to serve on an advisory board…
100 years after her canonization, St. Thérèse’s ‘Little Way’ still guides hearts to God
By Solène Tadié Paris, France, May 16, 2025 / 17:11 pm In 2025, the Church honors a saint whose impact has only grown with time. One hundred years after her…
An athletic pope: Pope Leo XIV worked out regularly at this gym
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, May 16, 2025 / 16:41 pm When he was prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost used to take long walks through…
Priest accused of sex abuse dismissed from Augustinians over ‘disagreement’ with superior
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, May 16, 2025 / 16:11 pm A priest who was accused multiple times of sex abuse, including possession of child pornography, has been dismissed from…
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ partners with Lionsgate
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, May 16, 2025 / 15:41 pm Production and distribution company Lionsgate has been chosen as the studio partnering with director Mel Gibson and Bruce…
Here’s where you can download the official photo of Pope Leo XIV for free
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Vatican City, May 16, 2025 / 15:11 pm The Holy See press office released a new photograph of Pope Leo XIV on Friday, available for free download…
HHS investigates hospital for violating conscience rights of ultrasound technicians
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, May 16, 2025 / 14:09 pm Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: HHS investigates conscience rights case The U.S. Department of…
Catholic groups voice opposition to proposed SNAP, Medicaid cuts in budget bill
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 16, 2025 / 12:34 pm Budget initiatives backed by several Republican lawmakers to cut federal funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Pope Leo XIV to diplomats: Peace and justice can be achieved by investing in the family
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, May 16, 2025 / 11:59 am Pope Leo XIV on Friday said peaceful societies can be achieved if governments invested in families “founded upon the…