Franciscan monastery in Aleppo attacked; friars call for peace
By Souhail Lawand ACI MENA, Dec 3, 2024 / 15:05 pm The city of Aleppo, Syria, has been under intense siege since Dec. 1, marked by the shelling of the…
U.S. bishops launch Giving Tuesday campaign to support the Church’s global mission
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 3, 2024 / 14:00 pm The U.S. bishops are once more teaming up with Catholic charity organizations to encourage the faithful to donate…
Advent Explained – What Every Catholic Should Know About This Meaningful Season
Advent Explained: Uncover the traditions, biblical roots, and spiritual significance of this sacred Catholic season of preparation, reflection, and hope.
Canadian priest assigned to Vatican’s Secretariat of State
By The B.C. Catholic Vancouver, Canada, Dec 3, 2024 / 13:30 pm Father Paul Goo, pastor of Christ the Redeemer Parish in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has been called…
Christians in Iran are ‘leaven of society,’ new cardinal-elect of Tehran says
By Elias Turk Rome Newsroom, Dec 3, 2024 / 12:45 pm Cardinal-elect Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan and the highest-ranking Catholic authority in the Islamic Republic of Iran, discussed the…
Trump could end Defense Department’s promotion of gender ideology, abortion
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 3, 2024 / 11:35 am When President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025, the incoming administration has the opportunity to reverse…
Trump taps Kash Patel to shake up the FBI
By Peter Laffin National Catholic Register, Dec 3, 2024 / 11:05 am The announcement of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Kash Patel to become the next FBI director shocked…
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Missouri convicted murderer’s death row case
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Dec 2, 2024 / 18:15 pm The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a Missouri death row prisoner’s appeal on the eve…
English seminary in Rome commemorates Martyrs’ Day on St. Ralph Sherwin’s feast
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Dec 2, 2024 / 17:45 pm For the English seminary in Rome, Dec. 1 is an important day: the commemoration of the martyrdom of some…
As Aleppo’s Christians face new ordeal, Church leaders call for courage and faith
By ACI MENA ACI MENA, Dec 2, 2024 / 17:15 pm The Syrian city of Aleppo, whose name has long been associated with war, began the Advent season under a…
Vatican suppresses Carmelite monastery following long-running controversy
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Dec 2, 2024 / 16:45 pm The Vatican has suppressed the Carmelite Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity in Arlington, Texas, following a long-running controversy…
U.S. churches to ring bells for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 2, 2024 / 16:15 pm As the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris prepares to reopen on Dec. 7, U.S. bishops are calling on…