Catholics in East Timor welcome Pope Francis to their island ‘oasis’ of religious vocations
By Courtney Mares Dili, East Timor, Sep 10, 2024 / 02:55 am In East Timor, a country where 98% of the population is Catholic, Pope Francis was met with great…
James Earl Jones, legendary actor and Catholic convert, dies at 93
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Sep 9, 2024 / 18:15 pm James Earl Jones, a distinguished actor of stage and screen who was a convert to the Catholic faith, died…
Eucharist is my strength in difficult times, bishop tells International Eucharistic Congress
By Diego López Marina Quito, Ecuador, Sep 9, 2024 / 17:36 pm A moving experience at his father’s deathbed forever marked the Eucharistic devotion of Bishop Oscar Cantú of San…
Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan to host Al Smith dinner; Trump, Harris to attend
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 9, 2024 / 17:06 pm Six-time Grammy-nominated Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan will host the 2024 Al Smith Dinner on Oct. 17, an annual…
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…