Palliative care doctors in UK say assisted suicide bill rests on ‘misconceptions’
By Madeleine Teahan London, England, Dec 4, 2024 / 14:30 pm The case for assisted dying rests on dangerous misconceptions about the reality of death and dying, according to leading…
New Orleans priest pleads guilty to 1970s kidnapping, rape of teenager
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 4, 2024 / 14:00 pm A priest in New Orleans pleaded guilty this week to kidnapping and raping a teenage boy in the 1970s,…
Mercedes-Benz presents Pope Francis with new modified G-Wagon ‘popemobile’
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Dec 4, 2024 / 13:30 pm Pope Francis was handed the key to a new Mercedes-Benz “popemobile” on Wednesday by the CEO of the German…
Pope Francis: Preaching must rely on Holy Spirit, keep homilies under 10 minutes
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Dec 4, 2024 / 13:00 pm Pope Francis during his general audience at St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday said all evangelizing activity depends on the…
21 new cardinals to reflect Catholic Church’s unity amid geographic expansion
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Dec 4, 2024 / 12:30 pm The 21 new cardinals to be created by Pope Francis at the Dec. 7 consistory reflect the pontiff’s vision…
New Bible curriculum in Texas public schools faces scrutiny
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Dec 4, 2024 / 09:45 am The Texas State Board of Education has sparked renewed debate over the role of religion in public schools in…
Central American bishops call for day of prayer for Catholic Church in Nicaragua
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Dec 4, 2024 / 07:00 am The bishops of Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala are inviting the faithful to participate in…
Celebrating Advent – Tips And Practices For Catholics To Enhance The Season
There’s a transformative power in the season of Advent that can deepen your faith and prepare your heart for the celebration of Christmas. By incorporating meaningful traditions and practices into…
Traditional rite to demolish wall protecting Holy Door held at St. Peter’s Basilica
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Vatican City, Dec 3, 2024 / 17:55 pm On the evening Dec. 2, the rite of “recognitio” (Latin for “verification”) took place in St. Peter’s Basilica. This…
The conflict between the Carmelite nuns of Arlington and the bishop of Fort Worth: a timeline
By Matt McDonald CNA Staff, Dec 3, 2024 / 16:35 pm Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, announced on Monday that the Vatican had issued a…
Pope Francis’ letter to Nicaraguan Catholics is ‘balm for our spirit,’ exiles say
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Dec 3, 2024 / 16:05 pm Catholics exiled from Nicaragua are expressing their gratitude for the recent letter of encouragement Pope Francis sent to…
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Dec 3, 2024 / 15:35 pm Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for pilgrims of hope. “Christian hope is a…