CNA explains: How the Catholic Church partners with the U.S. government to serve migrants
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 3, 2025 / 18:10 pm The Catholic Church’s service to migrants and refugees has come under scrutiny after Vice President JD Vance criticized…
Jesuits to hold third world summit of major superiors in October
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 3, 2025 / 16:10 pm The superior general of the Society of Jesus, Venezuelan priest Arturo Sosa, has convoked a meeting of…
Survey reveals common threads behind final vows of 2024’s professed religious
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 3, 2025 / 15:40 pm A newly released survey is pulling back the curtain on the men and women who professed perpetual vows…
Pope Francis: Carlo Acutis shows young people ‘the fullness of life’ in Christ
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Feb 3, 2025 / 14:20 pm Pope Francis said Monday that Blessed Carlo Acutis shows young people that “the fullness of life” in today’s world…
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani
By Eduardo Berdejo Lima Newsroom, Feb 3, 2025 / 13:50 pm A recent article published by the Spanish newspaper El País reported an accusation of alleged sexual abuse against Peruvian…
Indian bishops mourn stampede deaths at massive Hindu festival attended by millions
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, Feb 3, 2025 / 13:20 pm The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has expressed condolences over the tragic death of at least 30…
Children’s hospitals suspend youth transgender programs after Trump order
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 3, 2025 / 12:50 pm Several hospitals have suspended child transgender programs after the Trump administration moved to restrict what the White House describes…
Pope Francis to write papal document on theme of children
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 3, 2025 / 12:20 pm Pope Francis received a long round of applause at a Vatican summit on Monday after announcing he intends to…
Filipino cardinal urges Catholics to report clerical abuse to Church and civil authorities
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Feb 3, 2025 / 11:50 am After a U.S abuse watchdog slammed the Philippines’ bishops for not taking action against clergy accused of sexual abuse,…
Pope Francis, international leaders discuss children’s rights at Vatican
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 3, 2025 / 09:13 am Pope Francis and leaders from around the world are meeting at the Vatican this week to discuss the rights…
As fighting rages on in Eastern DR Congo, Catholic charity steps up humanitarian response
By Silas Isenjia ACI Africa, Feb 2, 2025 / 09:00 am Amid the escalation of violence, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) has scaled up humanitarian response in Goma,…
Love and light: Pope Francis reflects on Christ’s presentation
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Feb 2, 2025 / 07:30 am In a profound reflection delivered during Sunday’s Angelus prayer, Pope Francis emphasized how Jesus Christ reveals the ultimate criterion…