Austrian bishop calls antisemitic incident in Amsterdam a ‘deeply alarming sign’
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 17:40 pm After a group of Israeli soccer fans were beaten and taunted for being Jewish by groups of young men…
Archbishop Broglio: Human dignity, economy key to Catholic support for Trump
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 17:10 pm The president of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) credited concern for human dignity and the economy…
Notre Dame bells ring for the first time since devastating fire 5 years ago
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 8, 2024 / 16:40 pm The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have rung for the first time since April 2019, when…
Law enforcement course correction underway in California
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 8, 2024 / 16:10 pm On Election Day, voters in California overwhelmingly approved a “tough-on-crime” ballot initiative to roll back a state law…
Cardinal calls Catholics in England and Wales to Holy Hour to defeat assisted suicide bill
By Madeleine Teahan London, England, Nov 8, 2024 / 15:25 pm Catholics across England and Wales are urged to unite in prayer the evening of Nov. 13 following a plea…
Over 15 Catholic parishes close amid ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria
By Abah Anthony John ACI Africa, Nov 8, 2024 / 14:55 pm Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has called for action to address escalating…
Catholic group urges Biden to commute federal death sentences before Trump takes office
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 14:25 pm A prominent Catholic anti-death penalty group is urging outgoing President Joe Biden to commute the sentences of the 40…
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy in Arizona
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 13:55 pm Pope Francis named a New Mexico pastor as bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy, apostolic nuncio to the United…
Archdiocese of New Orleans will release personnel files of clergy accused of sex abuse
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 13:25 pm The Archdiocese of New Orleans this week said it will release personnel files of priests accused of sexual abuse…
Mexican bishops, activists mobilize against legalization of abortion in Mexico City
By Diego López Colín Puebla, Mexico, Nov 8, 2024 / 12:55 pm As a legislative measure that “seeks the total decriminalization of abortion” in Mexico City moves forward, the Catholic…
German bishops urge stability amid political turmoil following government collapse
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Nov 8, 2024 / 12:25 pm A day after Donald Trump won reelection to the U.S. presidency and Germany’s coalition government collapsed, Cardinal Reinhard Marx…
Trump’s return: Lebanese Christian politicians eye peace, security, and U.S. support
By Romy Haber ACI MENA, Nov 8, 2024 / 11:55 am It’s no secret that U.S. politics have far-reaching effects beyond their borders, significantly shaping other parts of the world,…