U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Nov 27, 2024 / 10:45 am U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Pope Francis on Wednesday morning at the Vatican. While the Holy…
At general audience, Pope Francis pleads for Ukraine's children
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Nov 27, 2024 / 09:45 am Pope Francis called on Italian children to pray for their Ukrainian peers facing a harsh winter amid ongoing war…
Pope Francis announces Chinese translations for weekly audiences
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Nov 27, 2024 / 09:25 am Starting next week, Chinese will be added as the ninth official language at papal general audiences, Pope Francis announced…
Nine-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend
By Diego López Colín Puebla, Mexico, Nov 27, 2024 / 06:30 am The life of Carlo Acutis, who is slated to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint,…
More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 27, 2024 / 05:30 am Here is a roundup of recent pro-life related policy developments in the United States. Lawmakers ask for investigation into…
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in the National Prayer Vigil for Life
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 27, 2024 / 05:00 am The U.S. bishops are calling on faithful Catholics across the country to join them in person or virtually…
Pope Francis calls for end to use of landmines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 26, 2024 / 16:10 pm Pope Francis called for an end to global production and use of anti-personnel explosives in a message delivered…
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality document part of magisterium, calls for implementation now
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 26, 2024 / 14:50 pm Pope Francis on Monday clarified that the final Synod on Synodality document — which calls for structural changes,…
Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 26, 2024 / 13:07 pm The superintendent of a Wisconsin Catholic school system has been fired along with a high school principal after officials…
Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Nov 26, 2024 / 12:40 pm The Vatican may make “spiritual abuse” a formalized crime in Church law, rather than merely an aggravating circumstance of…
Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria dies at 104
By Jude Atemanke ACI Africa, Nov 26, 2024 / 11:19 am Father Thomas Oleghe, the oldest priest in Nigeria has passed away at the age of 104. Oleghe died in…
Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 26, 2024 / 07:00 am When Georgetown Law student Brittany Lovely, who is scheduled to give birth in December, shortly before final exams, asked…