Vatican: Holy days of obligation not dispensed if transferred to a Monday
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 09:45 am The Vatican has clarified that Catholics in the United States must still attend Mass on holy days of obligation…
Catholic bishops share message on 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 07:00 am Nov. 1 marks the 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day, remembering the day the Maryland Constitution of 1864…
Catholic books and movies for families to get to know the saints better
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2024 / 06:00 am On Nov. 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of All Saints, a day in which all who…
‘Dilexit Nos’: wisdom from 20 saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 1, 2024 / 04:00 am Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus is packed with testimonies from the saints of prayer…
New Boston archbishop challenges flock to develop ‘deeply personal’ relationship with God
By Matt McDonald Boston, Mass., Oct 31, 2024 / 19:00 pm Newly installed Boston Archbishop Richard Henning challenged people of the archdiocese Thursday to commit to a relationship with God…
Kentucky attorney general backs Catholic church in lawsuit against shrine construction
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 31, 2024 / 17:45 pm Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman threw his support behind a Park Hills Catholic church that is embroiled in…
‘Buffer zone’ law banning anti-abortion protests goes into effect in England and Wales
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 31, 2024 / 16:10 pm A national “buffer zone” law went into effect across England and Wales on Thursday, Oct. 31, barring protests…
Diocese bans ‘All Are Welcome,’ other hymns from Catholic Masses
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Oct 31, 2024 / 15:40 pm The Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, will implement a formal ban this week on the singing of certain contemporary…
Pope Francis to parents of aborted children: Evil does not have the last word
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Vatican City, Oct 31, 2024 / 15:10 pm Pope Francis received in audience on Wednesday members of “Project Hope,” a program of accompaniment for the spiritual and…
Vatican inquiry into canonization of Father Arrupe, mentor to Pope Francis, begins next month
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 31, 2024 / 14:05 pm An investigation into the potential sainthood of a former Jesuit leader and early mentor to Pope Francis will…
Vatican message for India’s ‘festival of lights’ emphasizes need for fostering harmony
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, Oct 31, 2024 / 13:30 pm The Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue issued a message at the celebration of Diwali — India’s biggest Hindu festival…
Pope Francis: Secular world needs teachers with ‘a big heart’ and high ideals
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Oct 31, 2024 / 10:55 am Pope Francis encouraged members of Italy’s Educational Commitment Movement of Catholic Action (MIEAC) on Thursday to not be afraid…