Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Dec 6, 2024 / 17:20 pm Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, said on Friday that Pope Francis is known by the children…
What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?
Rome Newsroom, Dec 6, 2024 / 16:15 pm Out of the 21 cardinals who will be created Dec. 7 in Pope Francis’ 10th consistory at the Vatican, 10 new cardinals…
New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory
Vatican City, Dec 6, 2024 / 15:45 pm Several cardinal-designates set to receive their red hats from Pope Francis this weekend emphasized the importance of serving the Church’s universal mission…
White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 6, 2024 / 15:00 pm The White House is backing off from enforcing in Texas a U.S. Health and Human Services Department (HHS) rule…
8 Republican senators sign letter opposing military draft for women in defense proposal
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 6, 2024 / 14:30 pm Eight Republican senators this week signed a letter opposing a provision to automatically register young women for the…
Northern California parish evacuates after earthquake, tsunami warning
By Matt McDonald CNA Staff, Dec 6, 2024 / 11:25 am An earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning in northern California on Thursday led to widespread scurrying for higher ground, including…
Catholic bishop in Sudan seriously injured in assault by Rapid Forces
By Agnes Aineah ACI Africa, Dec 6, 2024 / 10:55 am The bishop of the Diocese of El-Obeid in Sudan has shared his harrowing experience at the hands of the…
Jordan Peterson: The Bible is a collection of ‘world-ordering’ ideas
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 6, 2024 / 10:25 am Renowned Canadian psychology professor Jordan Peterson on Thursday described the Bible as a collection of “world-ordering,” “civilization-engendering” ideas —…
Vatican could reportedly restrict Latin Mass for Chartres pilgrimage, French media claims
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 6, 2024 / 09:55 am The Vatican Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments is reportedly looking into enforcing restrictions on…
New Mexico bishops come out strongly against mass deportations
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 6, 2024 / 09:25 am The Catholic bishops of New Mexico this week articulated a strongly worded statement against a policy of mass deportation…
The Meaning Of Advent – How This Season Shapes Our Faith And Anticipation
Anticipation fills the air as you enter the sacred season of Advent, a time dedicated to reflection, hope, and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth. This period, marked by…
What is a consistory? Your questions answered
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 6, 2024 / 06:00 am On Saturday, Dec. 7, Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals at a consistory in Rome, including the archbishops…