5 saints who were grandparents
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Newsroom, Jul 28, 2024 / 04:29 am Every year on the fourth Sunday of July, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and…
Catholic leaders join French bishops in condemning Last Supper scene at Paris Olympics opening
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Jul 27, 2024 / 13:00 pm Bishops and prominent prelates from around the world have joined the French Bishops’ Conference and U.S. bishops in criticizing…
Mexican bishop assaulted and robbed on highway
By Diego López Colín ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 27, 2024 / 09:00 am The Diocese of Tehuacán, located in the Mexican state of Puebla, reported that Bishop Gonzalo Alonso Calzada…
‘I am still moved to tears’: Religious sisters, priest, bishop, reflect on National Eucharistic Congress
By Kate Quiñones CNA Newsroom, Jul 27, 2024 / 08:00 am The National Eucharistic Congress which gathered more than 50,000 Catholics together last week in Indianapolis was “powerful,” “moving,” and…
‘Survival mentality’ is impeding authentic formation in Africa’s seminaries, priest says
By Agnes Aineah ACI Africa, Jul 27, 2024 / 07:00 am Seminarians in Africa are not allowed “to be themselves” and must find ways “to get by,” a Catholic priest…
5 Catholic sites worth visiting in Paris during the Summer Olympics
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jul 27, 2024 / 06:00 am The city of Paris is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics beginning July 26 through Aug. 11. More than…
Catholics, others respond to mockery of Last Supper at Paris Olympics
By CNA Staff CNA Newsroom, Jul 27, 2024 / 01:17 am A drag queen-led parody of the Last Supper featured during Friday’s opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics has…
French Dominican friar created the motto for the Olympic Games
By Nicolás de Cárdenas ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 26, 2024 / 17:45 pm The motto of the modern Olympic Games, “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” was coined by French Dominican friar Louis…
Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: 'Win the medal of fraternity'
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Jul 26, 2024 / 17:26 pm Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana, the official Holy See sports association, have invited all athletes participating in the 2024…
Russian Orthodox bishop of Budapest-Hungary suspended following reports of sexual misconduct
By Kristina Millare CNA Staff, Jul 26, 2024 / 17:15 pm Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev of Budapest-Hungary has been temporarily suspended following reports about an ongoing investigation of sexual…
Where Kamala Harris’ VP options stand on abortion and religious liberty
National Catholic Register, Jul 26, 2024 / 16:45 pm Kamala Harris is the Democrats’ presumptive nominee for president, bringing with her a long track record of promoting abortion and curtailing…
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds abortion restrictions, ban on sex changes for minors
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 26, 2024 / 16:15 pm The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of the legality of a law that restricts abortion…