New archbishop of Caracas in Venezuela installed amid country’s political crisis
By Andrés Henríquez Caracas, Venezuela, Aug 27, 2024 / 15:15 pm On Aug. 24, the new metropolitan archbishop of Caracas, Venezuela, Raúl Biord Castillo, formally took possession of the archdiocese.…
New study claims bloodstains on Shroud of Turin consistent with torture of Christ
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 27, 2024 / 14:45 pm A new study from an Italian researcher that analyzes the blood on the Shroud of Turin argues that…
The farm bill: What Catholics need to know
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Aug 27, 2024 / 13:45 pm The U.S. farm bill — a key part of American domestic policy that regulates a broad range of programs…
China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Aug 27, 2024 / 13:00 pm The Vatican announced Tuesday its “satisfaction” that China has officially recognized Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen as bishop of Tianjin.…
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St. Monica’s tomb in Rome
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Aug 27, 2024 / 12:15 pm Pope Francis made a surprise visit to the Basilica of St. Augustine on Tuesday to pray at the tomb…
Attack in Germany: Catholic, Jewish leaders weigh in on deadly terror before key elections
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Aug 27, 2024 / 11:45 am With Germany reeling from an apparent Islamist terror attack on Friday that left three people dead and eight wounded,…
Here are all the states voting on abortion in November
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Aug 27, 2024 / 06:00 am With all eyes on the U.S. presidential matchup on Nov. 5, activists across the country have been mobilizing…
St. Monica: the persistent mother of St. Augustine who never gave up
By CNA Staff CNA Staff, Aug 27, 2024 / 04:00 am On Aug. 27, one day before the feast of her son St. Augustine, the Catholic Church honors St. Monica,…
Author explains how St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis have opposed the devil
By Ary Waldir Ramos Díaz Rome, Italy, Aug 26, 2024 / 17:50 pm In an Italian-language book published in April 2023, “Esorcisti contro Satana” (“Exorcists against Satan”), journalist Fabio Marchese…
Marian procession in Tunisia brings Catholics and Muslims together
By ACI MENA ACI MENA, Aug 26, 2024 / 17:20 pm Every year in the heart of North Africa, the country of Tunisia offers a unique spectacle: an annual procession…
5 interesting facts to know about St. Teresa of Calcutta
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Aug 26, 2024 / 16:50 pm Born on Aug. 26, 1910, in North Macedonia, St. Teresa of Calcutta left a lasting impact on the…
Why do Catholics say certain phrases three times during Mass?
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Aug 26, 2024 / 16:20 pm Why do Catholics say certain phrases three times during Mass? These phrases are repeated at every Eucharist with…