Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Dec 9, 2024 / 14:10 pm Many are familiar with the story of St. Juan Diego, whose feast is celebrated on Dec. 9 in…
U.S. bishops call for Biden to spare federal death row prisoners before leaving office
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 9, 2024 / 13:40 pm The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Monday launched a campaign urging Catholics to contact outgoing President Joe…
Alberta government considers new euthanasia regulations
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 9, 2024 / 13:10 pm The provincial government of Alberta, Canada, is considering several possible regulations on euthanasia there in the face of growing…
Boston mayor to include Catholic school students in free-museums program next year
By Matt McDonald Boston, Mass., Dec 9, 2024 / 12:40 pm Boston’s mayor is planning to include students at Catholic schools in a program that provides free access to some…
Pope Francis: Theology can be a ‘guide on the journey’ through a midlife crisis
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Dec 9, 2024 / 12:10 pm Pope Francis on Monday spoke of his desire for theology courses to be “accessible to all,” particularly for men…
Indian church leaders plead for protection amid ‘relentless attacks’ on Christians
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, Dec 9, 2024 / 11:40 am The Christian leadership of Assam in northeast India has expressed “deep concern over relentless attacks on the Christian community”…
A new dawn for Syria? Bishop Jallouf highlights Christians as pillars of reconstruction
By Souheil Lawand ACI MENA, Dec 9, 2024 / 11:10 am March 8 once marked the anniversary of the Ba’ath Party’s seizure of power in Syria in 1963, but optimism…
Advent Explained – What Every Catholic Should Know About This Meaningful Season
It’s a time of anticipation and reflection as you enter the beautiful season of Advent, a period that prepares you for the joyous celebration of Christmas. This meaningful season, lasting…
A Guide To Advent – Embracing The Spirit Of Preparation In The Catholic Church
There’s a profound beauty in the season of Advent, a time when you are invited to pause and reflect on your spiritual journey. This guide will help you embrace the…
Analysis: What Pope Francis’ new cardinals reveal about future conclave
By Andrea Gagliarducci Rome Newsroom, Dec 8, 2024 / 18:36 pm A record 140 cardinals may attend an eventual conclave in the Sistine Chapel. There would have been 141, but…
PHOTOS: Pope Francis marks Immaculate Conception in Rome with prayer, surprise art visit
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Dec 8, 2024 / 15:33 pm Pope Francis marked the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with a spiritual journey across Rome on Sunday, beginning at…
Christmas 2024: Handmade gifts from 14 Catholic monasteries
By Zelda Caldwell Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 8, 2024 / 10:00 am Many monasteries and communities of religious brothers and sisters depend on proceeds from the sale of their products…