12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity
“There is … one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all” (Eph 4:4-6). 9. How can we show that the Son…
Pope Francis meets with 50,000 for World Children’s Day in Rome’s Olympic Stadium
Pope Francis addresses some of the issues children face, encouraging them to have faith during World Children’s Day on May 25, 2024, in Rome’s Olympic Stadium. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA “We…
Carbon dating reveals true age of purported tunics of St. Peter and St. John
But Vella noted the garments can still hold devotional value, a claim he made referencing a letter from Pope Pelagius from the middle of the sixth century on a practice…
Kenyan pilgrims begin more than 200-mile walk to mark Ugandan Martyrs Day
Pilgrims to Uganda Martyrs’ Day 2024 from Nzoia Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya, with the parish priest of St. Joseph the Worker Kongoni Parish, Father Columban…
Cardinal Hollerich: ‘Today we have politicians. Politicians have no convictions’
“Today we have politicians. Politicians have no convictions: They read polls and adapt what they think to them. This is a huge mistake that I see at both national and…
‘Come and get it’: Texas Catholic charity gives away nearly 50,000 pounds of potatoes
The charity had already distributed “more than 12,000 pounds to other local nonprofits,” but roughly 35,000 pounds of the spuds were still remaining. “So, come and get it. There’s plenty…
How Padre Pio overcame suffering with hope
Allegri said that during his stay at San Giovanni Rotondo in 1967, he was able to speak with Pio twice. He said he witnessed an “extraordinary moral strength that emanated…
Iowa parish still working to help tornado victims after deadly twister
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, May 24, 2024 / 18:08 pm Ever since a massive tornado ripped through the small town of Greenfield, Iowa, the afternoon of May 21, St.…
Pro-life roundup: Louisiana passes abortion fraud bill, California invites abortionists from Arizona
A Louisiana native, Herring testified in support of the Louisiana law while Herring’s brother, Sen. Thomas Pressly, introduced the bill. Louisiana SB 276 was established “to create the crime of…
Myanmar conflict: a state of unprecedented turmoil and suffering, Cardinal Bo says
The cardinal, who is also president of the Myanmar Bishops’ Conference, said many religious communities have lost homes, monasteries, and churches due to the violence. In November 2018, Pope Francis…
What would a road trip with Jesus and Mary be like? These young Catholics are finding out
According to Velasquez, the way the image of Our Lady is positioned in the van appears “as if she’s looking directly towards the tabernacle, towards her Son, reminding us to…
Catholic bishops sue Biden administration over abortion provisions in pregnant workers law
Laura Wolk Slavis, one of the lawyers representing the bishops, told CNA that the law “does not mention abortion at all.” She said it is intended to ensure employers provide…