Pope Francis prays for Cyclone Chido victims in France’s poorest overseas territory
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Dec 18, 2024 / 11:30 am Pope Francis on Wednesday prayed especially for Cyclone Chido victims in the French territory of Mayotte during his weekly…
Pope Francis declares French Martyrs of Compiègne saints via equipollent canonization
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 18, 2024 / 11:17 am Pope Francis has officially declared the 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns of Compiègne, executed during the Reign of Terror in…
One year later, Vatican document on same-sex blessings not causing much of a stir
By Matt McDonald National Catholic Register, Dec 18, 2024 / 11:00 am Around this time last year, a Vatican document authorizing priests to provide non-liturgical blessings for same-sex couples led…
Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Madrid, Spain, Dec 18, 2024 / 10:15 am In a message addressed to young people entering the workforce, Pope Francis, alluding to bosses, advised them not to…
Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 18, 2024 / 06:00 am After years of excavation work, the leader of an archeological expedition at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre,…
Today is an ember day. What’s that?
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 18, 2024 / 04:00 am Wednesday, Dec. 18, is a special day in the Catholic Church, though relatively few Catholics probably realize it. This…
Michigan attorney general releases fourth report on alleged abuse in state dioceses
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 17, 2024 / 17:40 pm Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel this week released the fourth report in a series of investigations the state is…
As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Madrid, Spain, Dec 17, 2024 / 17:10 pm Did you know Pope Francis was a nightclub bouncer, his favorite movie is “La Strada” by Federico Fellini, and…
Judge acquits 76-year-old Canadian pro-life activist
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Dec 17, 2024 / 16:40 pm Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related updates. Ontario judge acquits elderly pro-life activist Linda Gibbons is not…
Pope Francis reveals he survived two threats to his life in Iraq
By Elias Turk ACI MENA, Dec 17, 2024 / 16:10 pm Pope Francis has revealed that he narrowly escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iraq in…
Pope Francis pens essay on humor: ‘Irony is a medicine’
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 17, 2024 / 15:30 pm Pope Francis on Tuesday penned an essay for the New York Times on the importance of fostering a sense…
One week after regime change, Syrian church bells ring out in hope
By Souheil Lawand ACI MENA, Dec 17, 2024 / 14:00 pm After more than 13 years of death, oppression, and destruction, the bells of Syrian churches are once again ringing…