Marc Fogel’s family: Rosary and faith sustained them through his detainment in Russia
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 12, 2025 / 16:00 pm The family of Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who returned to the U.S. after being detained in Russia…
This small diocese is leading the country in vocations to the priesthood
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Feb 12, 2025 / 15:30 pm The small Midwestern diocese of Wichita, Kansas, continues to lead the nation in many metrics related to priestly vocations,…
Vatican to project Chinese artist's portraits of inmates on prison exterior
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 12, 2025 / 14:20 pm A Chinese artist’s paintings of inmates living inside one of Rome’s most well-known prisons will be projected on the…
Pope Francis appoints three new bishops to U.S. dioceses
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 12, 2025 / 13:45 pm The Vatican on Wednesday announced that Pope Francis had appointed three new bishops to dioceses in the United States.…
Cardinal Tobin announces new review to probe Seton Hall president’s knowledge of abuse allegations
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Feb 12, 2025 / 10:45 am Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark this week announced an independent review to reexamine previous reports related to the actions…
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: ‘Let us do penance for peace’
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Feb 12, 2025 / 10:16 am Pope Francis held his general audience in the Vatican on Wednesday despite bronchitis affecting his breathing, with the Holy…
Democratic Republic of Congo bishops stress need for ceasefire, dialogue, and human dignity
By Silas Isenjia ACI Africa, Feb 12, 2025 / 10:15 am The leadership of the Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and…
DRC bishops stress need for ceasefire, dialogue, and human dignity
By Silas Isenjia ACI Africa, Feb 12, 2025 / 10:15 am The leadership of the Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and…
Vatican to host its first Summit on Longevity in March
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 12, 2025 / 07:00 am The first Vatican Summit on Longevity will take place on March 24, bringing together experts and world leaders…
Eucharistic procession a ‘breakthrough’ in Ireland
By Patrick J. Passmore Derry, Northern Ireland, Feb 12, 2025 / 06:00 am On the recent feast day of St. Brigid in Ireland, thousands of people walked the streets together…
Pope makes surprise festival appearance with peace plea
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Feb 11, 2025 / 21:20 pm Pope Francis made a surprise appearance via video message at Italy’s premier musical event on Tuesday, telling participants at…
U.S. bishops ask Pope Francis for prayers to build better immigration system
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 11, 2025 / 18:44 pm The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has responded to Pope Francis’ letter to the bishops regarding the country’s…