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A Jesuit priest fluent in 13 languages, Father Mitch Pacwa hosts several programs on EWTN, including “EWTN Live.”

Join EWTN’s Father Mitch Pacwa as he investigates ‘The Paths of Edith Stein’

Aug 8, 2025

By Michelle Laque Johnson

How did a brilliant Jewish philosopher not only convert but also become a Discalced Carmelite nun, martyr, and prospective doctor... Read more

At a Catholic symposium on disability ministry, attendees gather for a talk by Dr. Miguel Romero as part of a theological engagement on disability. The symposium, “Recognizing the Body of Christ: A Theological Engagement on Disability” was held at The Catholic University of America on Nov. 9, 2019.

More than inclusion: How Catholics are renewing disability ministry

Aug 7, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

About 200 Catholic ministers, leaders, and laypeople have gathered in Salt Lake City for the National Catholic Disability Ministry Conference... Read more

Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia.

Bishop Mark Brennan gives blistering critique of indiscriminate immigration enforcement

Aug 7, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

West Virginia Bishop Mark Brennan is criticizing the Trump administration’s policy of deporting “as many immigrants as possible.” Read more

Assets sold to help pay an abuse settlement include the Diocese of Buffalo’s former headquarters, pictured, here, in downtown Buffalo, New York.

Diocese of Buffalo reportedly laying off 20% of diocesan workforce amid bankruptcy

Aug 7, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Diocese of Buffalo is reportedly dismissing a substantial number of workers at its headquarters as it continues to move... Read more

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Pennsylvania priest admits to making up winner of $50,000 raffle, police say

Aug 7, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Father Ross Miceli allegedly “admitted to publicly falsifying the results of the grand prize winner” of a raffle at St.... Read more

Left to right: Negative photo of the frontal image of the man of the shroud. A side view of the sculpture, “The Sign,” which depicts the man of the shroud.

CNA explains: What is the Shroud of Turin?

Aug 7, 2025

By CNA Staff

A guide to the mysterious cloth many Christians believe to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Read more

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Aug. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

UPDATE: Trump signs order to rein in ‘debanking’ amid Christian, conservative concerns

Aug 7, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 that prohibits banks and financial institutions from “debanking” Christians and conservatives based... Read more

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Executive Director Sister Norma Pimentel speaks to reporters on May 8, 2023, in Brownsville, Texas.

Appeals court says Texas attorney general can’t question Catholic charity leaders

Aug 6, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The state 15th Court of Appeals said Aug. 4 that Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley has cooperated sufficiently... Read more

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Mel Gibson’s 2-part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to be released starting Holy Week 2027

Aug 6, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

In an X post on Aug. 5, Lionsgate film company announced the film will be split into two parts and... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly.

Knights of Columbus honor Pope Francis, celebrate milestones in charity work at convention

Aug 6, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The Knights of Columbus began their 143rd annual convention on Aug. 5 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., where... Read more

A copy of the Holy Shroud is displayed in the sacristy of the Church of St. Lawrence in Turin, Italy.

Is the Shroud of Turin merely a ‘work of art’? Years of study suggest otherwise

Aug 6, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Countless Catholics and other Christians across the world believe the Shroud of Turin is the authentic burial cloth of Jesus... Read more

Pope Leo’s message was received with a prolonged standing ovation.

Pope Leo XIV commends work of Knights of Columbus in message to Supreme Convention

Aug 5, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Pope Leo XIV extolled the work of the Knights of Columbus in a prerecorded message for the Catholic fraternal organization’s... Read more

A picture shows a view of a damaged facade of the Holy Family Church on July 18, 2025, a day after it was hit in an Israeli strike in Gaza City on July 17.

American Jewish Committee donates $25,000 to repair Holy Family Church in Gaza

Aug 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The global Jewish advocacy group said the funds will be distributed to the Gaza parish through the Archdiocese of New... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims the closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth on Aug. 3, 2025.

New Gallup poll finds Pope Leo XIV ranks most favorable among 14 figures making headlines

Aug 5, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The results of the survey found that Americans have the most positive image of Pope Leo XIV among the newsmakers. Read more

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Report: Trump administration may walk back IVF insurance mandate plan

Aug 5, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump’s administration may be walking back an earlier plan that would have required insurance companies to provide coverage... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron delivers the keynote address at the Jubilee of Youth’s National U.S. Pilgrim Gathering on July 30, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome.

Word on Fire announces new Bishop Barron documentary

Aug 4, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Word on Fire announced Monday that a new documentary by Bishop Robert Barron that will showcase the beauty of Catholic... Read more

The Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh, site of the July 25, 2025, arrest of two nuns.

Catholic nuns arrested in India on human trafficking and conversion allegations released

Aug 4, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Two Catholic nuns who were arrested at a train station in central India have been released on bail after spending... Read more

Rows of bunk beds line the interior of the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility in the Florida Everglades, a repurposed training center now designated for holding immigrants. President Donald Trump appears in the background during a July 1, 2025, visit to the site.

Miami Archdiocese celebrates its first Mass at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Aug 4, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“I am pleased that our request to provide for the pastoral care of the detainees has been accommodated,” Miami Archbishop... Read more

Camp Mystic alumnae and family sing after a memorial service on July 7, 2025, honoring victims of the flash floods in Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend.

Recovery continues 1 month after deadly floods in Texas Hill Country

Aug 4, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Catholic Charities San Antonio Vice President of Programs Lizzy Perales told CNA the nonprofit will continue to help flood victims... Read more

The Augustine Institute’s new campus in St. Louis.

‘Incomparably rich’ teaching program launches amid Catholic education revival

Aug 3, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Teachers for Christ is a two-year program that centers on spiritual formation alongside theological studies and practical application. Read more