1,600 children receive first Communion at International Eucharistic Congress
By Diego López Marina Quito, Ecuador, Sep 9, 2024 / 16:36 pm In an atmosphere of celebration, joy, and devotion, some 25,000 people, including 1,600 children in white robes and…
Grant project kickstarts new field of study: experimental philosophy of religion
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Sep 9, 2024 / 16:06 pm A $2.3 million research grant intended to kickstart a multidisciplinary field of study known as “experimental philosophy of religion”…
Missouri abortion ballot measure could be thrown out following court ruling
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Sep 9, 2024 / 14:40 pm A proposed constitutional amendment in Missouri that would dramatically expand abortion in the state could be removed from…
Pope to youth in Papua New Guinea: Words, gestures of love overcome ‘ugly fruit of hatred’
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Sep 9, 2024 / 10:14 am Pope Francis was joined by more than 10,000 people for a youth festival held at Sir John Guise Stadium…
What does the Catholic Church teach about immigration and immigrants?
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Sep 9, 2024 / 06:00 am Long a champion of immigrants, particularly those fleeing war-torn countries and impoverished regions, Pope Francis last month delivered some…
What’s Driving Catholic Support for Kamala Harris?
With the 2024 presidential election approaching, you may be surprised to learn that a recent survey shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump among Catholic voters despite her strong stance on…
Pope Francis to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress: The Eucharist teaches us fraternity
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Sep 8, 2024 / 12:05 pm The gift of the Eucharist helps us to become the body of Christ for others, Pope Francis said in…
Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea: Put love before superstition, fear
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Sep 8, 2024 / 09:10 am Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged Catholics in a remote town in Papua New Guinea to continue to be missionaries…
Michigan college ministry welcomes freshmen to campus by passing out holy water
By Gabriella Patti / Detroit Catholic Detroit, Mich., Sep 8, 2024 / 07:00 am For three years, members of Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry have kicked off the academic year at…
Iraqi Christians are leaving their homeland once again
By Rody Sher ACI MENA, Sep 8, 2024 / 06:00 am The exodus of Iraqi Christians from their ancestral homeland is once again making headlines. Many families are fleeing the…
Remembering the missionary martyrs of Papua New Guinea
By Courtney Mares Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Sep 8, 2024 / 00:01 am During Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to Papua New Guinea, the pope reflected on the profound sacrifices…
Pope Francis’ Mass in Papua New Guinea: ‘Open yourselves to the joy of the Gospel’
By Courtney Mares Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Sep 7, 2024 / 21:43 pm Pope Francis presided over Mass at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday, delivering…