Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Sep 21, 2024 / 06:00 am Seventy-one years ago, on Sept. 21, 1953, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born. He would…
Delaware governor vetoes physician-assisted suicide bill
By Matthew Balan Baltimore, Md., Sep 20, 2024 / 18:09 pm The governor of Delaware, John Carney, used his executive power on Friday to veto a bill that would have…
NFL Hall of Fame coach questions Kamala Harris’ comments on abortion, faith
By Jonah McKeown CNA Newsroom, Sep 20, 2024 / 16:53 pm Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related news in the U.S. this week. Football coach asks Harris: What ‘faith’ allows for…
Judo athlete banned for five months, sign of the cross at Olympics one of several factors
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Sep 20, 2024 / 16:23 pm An Olympic judo athlete has been banned from competition in part because he made the sign of the cross…
Indiana diocese issues school guidelines affirming biological sex, promoting pastoral care
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Sep 20, 2024 / 14:10 pm The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, released guidelines on Sept.12 affirming that diocesan schools and institutes must practice…
Pope Francis asks cardinals to achieve ‘zero deficit’ in the Catholic Church
By Nicolás de Cárdenas Madrid, Spain, Sep 20, 2024 / 13:35 pm Pope Francis has called on cardinals to work to achieve the goal of “zero deficit” in the economy…
Two lawsuits accuse Missouri dioceses of ‘shameless cover-up’ of sexual abuse
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Sep 20, 2024 / 11:43 am Two lawsuits filed this month are accusing the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau and the Diocese of Jefferson City, both…
Japanese sculptor, Notre Dame’s O’Regan to receive prestigious Ratzinger Prize
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Madrid, Spain, Sep 20, 2024 / 08:00 am For the first time, a sculptor and native of Japan will be awarded the Ratzinger Prize. His name is…
What does the Catholic Church teach about voting? A CNA explainer
By CNA Staff CNA Staff, Sep 20, 2024 / 07:00 am Catholics in the U.S. don’t vote as a bloc, and in this election cycle there has been considerable debate…
Catholic group calls for end to modern-day slavery, trafficking on UK fishing boats
By Andy Drozdziak Brighton, England, Sep 20, 2024 / 06:00 am The Catholic maritime charity Stella Maris is urging the U.K. government to take action to protect fishermen following a…
Ohio bishops call for compassion amid ‘unfounded gossip’ surrounding Haitian migrants
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 20, 2024 / 05:00 am Ohio’s Catholic bishops are urging the faithful and all people of goodwill to treat Haitian migrants in Springfield…
Trump’s planned visit to Pennsylvania Catholic shrine with Polish president is canceled
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 19, 2024 / 17:15 pm Former President Donald Trump is no longer planning to attend an event with Polish President Andrzej Duda at…