Cardinal calls Catholics in England and Wales to Holy Hour to defeat assisted suicide bill
By Madeleine Teahan London, England, Nov 8, 2024 / 15:25 pm Catholics across England and Wales are urged to unite in prayer the evening of Nov. 13 following a plea…
Over 15 Catholic parishes close amid ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria
By Abah Anthony John ACI Africa, Nov 8, 2024 / 14:55 pm Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has called for action to address escalating…
Catholic group urges Biden to commute federal death sentences before Trump takes office
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 14:25 pm A prominent Catholic anti-death penalty group is urging outgoing President Joe Biden to commute the sentences of the 40…
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy in Arizona
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 13:55 pm Pope Francis named a New Mexico pastor as bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy, apostolic nuncio to the United…
Archdiocese of New Orleans will release personnel files of clergy accused of sex abuse
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 13:25 pm The Archdiocese of New Orleans this week said it will release personnel files of priests accused of sexual abuse…
Mexican bishops, activists mobilize against legalization of abortion in Mexico City
By Diego López Colín Puebla, Mexico, Nov 8, 2024 / 12:55 pm As a legislative measure that “seeks the total decriminalization of abortion” in Mexico City moves forward, the Catholic…
German bishops urge stability amid political turmoil following government collapse
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Nov 8, 2024 / 12:25 pm A day after Donald Trump won reelection to the U.S. presidency and Germany’s coalition government collapsed, Cardinal Reinhard Marx…
Trump’s return: Lebanese Christian politicians eye peace, security, and U.S. support
By Romy Haber ACI MENA, Nov 8, 2024 / 11:55 am It’s no secret that U.S. politics have far-reaching effects beyond their borders, significantly shaping other parts of the world,…
Catholic priest discusses ‘special calling’ of military chaplains in new film
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2024 / 07:00 am A new film about U.S. military chaplains, a diverse group of dedicated people who carry no weapons into…
Microsoft president to unveil ‘AI-enhanced experience’ of St. Peter’s Basilica
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 8, 2024 / 06:00 am Microsoft President Brad Smith is set to unveil an artificial intelligence-enhanced project focusing on St. Peter’s Basilica during a…
Diocese reverses hymn ban in favor of ‘synodal’ selection of sacred music
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Nov 7, 2024 / 17:30 pm Just days after implementing a formal ban on a dozen “doctrinally problematic” hymns, a Missouri bishop has rescinded…
Pro-life advocates on election: ‘Americans have rejected Democrats’ abortion agenda’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Nov 7, 2024 / 16:30 pm Here is a roundup of abortion policy-related news this week. Americans reject Democrats’ abortion agenda Pro-life advocates are calling…