Vatican clarifies that writings of Maria Valtorta are ‘not of supernatural origin’
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 6, 2025 / 14:35 pm The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said that messages contained in the writings of Maria…
Nigerian diocese pays tribute to priest who was murdered on Ash Wednesday
By Agnes Aineah ACI Africa, Mar 6, 2025 / 12:45 pm The Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria is paying tribute to Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a diocesan priest who was murdered…
Catholic farmers face financial uncertainty as government cuts conservation funds
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Mar 6, 2025 / 06:00 am Amid debate in Washington, D.C., over the new administration’s deep cuts to numerous federal programs and contracts, farmers…
100 Best Catholic Blogs and Websites for 2025: A Lenten Guide to Spiritual Renewal
As we embark on the sacred season of Lent—a time of prayer, penance, and almsgiving—faithful Catholics seek trustworthy resources to deepen their spiritual lives. In an era of doctrinal ambiguity,…
White House holds Ash Wednesday Mass for staff
By Sachin Jose Washington D.C., Mar 5, 2025 / 18:36 pm A Catholic Mass was reportedly celebrated for the staff at the White House today in observance of Ash Wednesday.…
Judge blocks Trump’s order banning gender transition surgeries for kids nationwide
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 5, 2025 / 17:25 pm A federal judge blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump that restricts doctors…
Spanish government considers including abortion as a constitutional right
By Nicolás de Cárdenas Madrid, Spain, Mar 5, 2025 / 16:40 pm Spain’s minister of equality, Ana Redondo, said at a press conference Wednesday that she is in favor of…
Indianapolis Archdiocese investigates possible Eucharistic miracle
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 5, 2025 / 16:10 pm The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is currently investigating a possible Eucharistic miracle. “The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is aware of…
Lent 2025: 7 answers to your questions about fasting and abstinence
By Cynthia Perez ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 5, 2025 / 15:40 pm The Catholic Church has a series of practices and traditions that mark the liturgical calendar and guide the…
Teacher at Opus Dei school in Spain maintains innocence after abuse conviction by Vatican
By Nicolás de Cárdenas Madrid, Spain, Mar 5, 2025 / 15:10 pm A former teacher at an Opus Dei school in Spain has been asked to leave the personal prelature…
Baltimore Archdiocese lowers confirmation age ‘to deepen formation, reduce disaffiliation’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 5, 2025 / 14:40 pm Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore has decided to lower the age of confirmation to 9 in a move…
Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 5, 2025 / 14:10 pm Pope Francis said the Lenten journey reminds the Church that hope in Jesus Christ ultimately overcomes fears of fragility,…