Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 16, 2024 / 14:00 pm Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against an abortionist in New York, alleging that she illegally…
In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 16, 2024 / 13:30 pm Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron met on Sunday during the pontiff’s visit to Corsica, where they…
Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Dec 16, 2024 / 09:30 am Pope Francis welcomed members of a Filipino community living in Spain to the Vatican on Monday, reminding them that…
‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 16, 2024 / 07:00 am An immersive Catholic-produced audio adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novel is climbing the podcast charts this Advent. “A…
The beauty and power of the O Antiphons
By Father Thomas Petri, O.P. National Catholic Register, Dec 16, 2024 / 06:00 am “O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until…
Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica
By Hannah Brockhaus Ajaccio, France, Dec 15, 2024 / 13:00 pm Two days before his 88th birthday, Pope Francis received a warm welcome on the Mediterranean island of Corsica for…
‘Reverently awe-inspiring’: The story behind twin Catholic parishes in Virginia, Maryland
By Daniel Payne Richmond, Va., Dec 15, 2024 / 07:00 am Catholics who have spent time in both Baltimore and Richmond, Virginia, may be unaware that two near-identical parishes exist…
Bethlehem’s ‘Milk Grotto’: A pilgrimage site of hope for families seeking miracles
By Marinella Bandini Bethlehem, Dec 15, 2024 / 06:00 am Just a short walk from the Grotto of the Nativity in the Holy Land is the only white-stone grotto in…
Lee Edwards, Catholic historian of American conservatism, dies at 92
By Matt McDonald CNA Staff, Dec 14, 2024 / 14:37 pm Author and Catholic convert Lee Edwards, one of the foremost historians of the conservative movement in America, died Thursday.…
Pope Francis calls on Vatican Christmas Concert artists to promote peace, reconciliation
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Dec 14, 2024 / 09:00 am Pope Francis called on musicians and artists to serve as “angels of peace” during his address to participants of…
The healing of a Royal Navy sailor at Lourdes
By Nicolás de Cárdenas ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 14, 2024 / 08:00 am In 1944, Father Patrick O’Connor, an Irish priest and member of the Missionary Society of St. Columban,…
Christmas 2024: Catholic gifts for anyone on your shopping list
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Dec 14, 2024 / 07:00 am It’s that time of year again! With Christmas quickly approaching, you may still be looking for the perfect…