Puebla state in Mexico decriminalizes abortion, archdiocese responds
By Diego López Colín ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 18, 2024 / 07:00 am The Archdiocese of Puebla in Mexico has announced a series of measures that it will take to…
In France, the great Jubilee of the Sacred Heart at Paray-le-Monial draws crowds
By Emma Silvestri Paris, France, Jul 18, 2024 / 06:00 am For 18 months — beginning Dec. 27, 2023, through June 27, 2025 — the small town of Paray-le-Monial in…
American Catholic bishops award $10.5 million in grants from special collection money
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 17, 2024 / 18:05 pm The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on National Collections announced that it has awarded $10.5…
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance on why he became Catholic
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 17, 2024 / 17:35 pm At 39 years old, Ohio Sen. James David “J.D.” Vance, Donald Trump’s newly announced running mate in the…
Possible Biden effort to reform Supreme Court, add term limits draws concern from the right
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 17, 2024 / 17:05 pm President Joe Biden intends to announce plans to reform the United States Supreme Court by adding term limits…
The faith and witness of a young athlete who died running a half marathon
By Diego López Colín ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 17, 2024 / 16:35 pm After learning the tragic news of the death of Mexican athlete Juan Stenner, 32, during the Mexico…
Syro-Malabar Church in India initiates plan to resolve bitter liturgical feud
By Anto Akkara Kochi, India, Jul 17, 2024 / 14:50 pm The simmering liturgical feud over the implementation of the synodal Mass that came close to the issuing of excommunications…
Crusader treasure unveiled: Medieval altar found in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Jul 17, 2024 / 14:05 pm Researchers have unearthed a Crusader-era altar in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher in a serendipitous discovery that sounds…
California parents sue governor over law banning notification of student gender identity
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Jul 17, 2024 / 13:20 pm Nine California parents are taking legal action against California Gov. Gavin Newsom after he signed a bill on Monday…
Former Louisiana priest arrested on child pornography charges
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jul 17, 2024 / 12:35 pm A former Louisiana priest was arrested for possession of child pornography in Florida, law enforcement said on Tuesday, with…
5 things you shouldn’t miss at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jul 17, 2024 / 11:55 am The NFL’s Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis are all set to welcome more…
Anti-death penalty activists celebrate 200th death row exoneree: ‘Undoubtedly optimistic’
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jul 17, 2024 / 07:00 am Opponents of the death penalty in the United States are celebrating a milestone as the country marks the 200th…