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New Argentine landmark: The world’s largest mural honors Pope Francis
Just a few meters from Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the Argentine city of La Plata stands the world’s largest mural... Read more
Pakistan softens death penalty laws to keep EU trade, preserves blasphemy statutes
Islamabad removes death penalty for two crimes to preserve European trade benefits, but blasphemy laws targeting Christians remain untouched. Read more
From aid recipients to agents of change: How mothers are redefining poverty solutions
Mothers around the globe are becoming community leaders in the global fight against poverty through Catholic nonprofit Unbound’s programs. Read more
Relic of Carlo Acutis stolen from parish in Argentina
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis was stolen from St. Dominic Savio Parish in the Argentine Archdiocese of Paraná. Read more
‘We’re not spiritual tourists’: Young people sign manifesto in Rome for Europe with a soul
The initiative invites young Christians across the continent to open up a new pathway to faith and hope in view... Read more
Trump administration proposes rule change to end abortion at Veterans Affairs facilities
The proposed regulatory change, submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on Aug. 1, must undergo a 30-day public comment... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life will address tech advances and environment, its president says
Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro says the Church has plans to address a number of pressing matters surrounding human dignity, including AI,... Read more
Bishop Zaidan commends President Trump’s acknowledgment of starvation in Gaza
“I commend President Trump for acknowledging that starvation is happening in Gaza, especially affecting children,” Bishop Abdullah Elias Zaidan said... Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands of youth pilgrims line up for confession in Circus Maximus in Rome
While patiently waiting in long queues to have their confessions heard at the ancient site, pilgrims told CNA why seeking... Read more
Diocese of Salt Lake City affirms credible abuse allegation against Colombian-born priest
A press release from the Diocese of Salt Lake City said that in December 2024 it had received allegations against... Read more
Florida woman gets data back after Google blocked her account following pro-life emails
With the help of the Thomas More Society, Trudy Perez-Poveda sued Google in 2024 when the company allegedly blocked her... Read more
Texas man files lawsuit against abortionist who sent abortion drugs across state lines
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
2 Syrian girls share ‘moving testimony’ at Jubilee of Youth event
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter celebrates Newman’s recognition as doctor of the Church
“St. John Henry Newman is part of our patrimony,” Bishop Steven J. Lopes, the first bishop of the ordinariate, wrote... Read more
Scholars praise newest Church doctor’s defense of Catholicism
Theologians, historians, priests, and other Catholic scholars extol the contributions to theology, philosophy, and education of the Church’s newest doctor,... Read more
‘Epiphany moment’: Catholics recall World Youth Day vigil in Tor Vergata with John Paul II
This year’s Jubilee of Youth vigil at Tor Vergata in Rome echoes the 2000 World Youth Day with John Paul... Read more
‘To give them Jesus’: Missionaries of Charity bring powerful witness to Jubilee of Youth
More than 50 sisters of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity are in Rome this week for the Catholic Church’s Jubilee... Read more
Secret of a priest influencer: Don’t complicate the message ‘because the Lord is simple’
It was four years ago that Father Cosimo Schena decided to create a social media profile to proclaim the Gospel... Read more
CNA explains: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church?
The title “doctor of the Church” recognizes those canonized men and women who possessed profound knowledge, were superb teachers, and... Read more
American bishops celebrate newest doctor of the Church
Catholic bishops across the nation are reacting to the “joyful” news that Pope Leo XIV has approved St. John Henry... Read more
