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Catholic authorities in Spain excommunicate, expel renegade nuns
The Catholic Church in Spain has decreed the excommunication and expulsion from consecrated life of the Poor Clare nuns of... Read more
Irish bishops decry assisted suicide proposal as ‘a failure of hope’
The Catholic bishops of Ireland issued a statement laying out the Church’s teaching on end-of-life issues and advocating for palliative... Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands take part in Italy’s pro-life march
“There is no compromise on human life!” Pope Francis said in a message sent to organizers ahead of the march. Read more
The Catholic Church in France will have 105 new priests in 2024
Of the 105 new priests, 73 are diocesan, 16 belong to religious orders, 10 are members of communities, and two... Read more
Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More: following God’s law above all else
On the feast of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, CNA presents a question-and-answer lowdown on their lives and legacies. Read more
Is there a satanic element in rock music? An expert explains
Claudia Caneva warned about the influence that rock music and other subgenres such as heavy metal, death metal, or death... Read more
Culture of death advances in Spain with two new developments
The culture of life suffered two setbacks recently as the culture of death advanced again in Spain. Read more
Holy See convenes UN panel urging global abolition of surrogacy
Panelists called for “increased awareness and concrete steps at the U.N. level to abolish surrogacy and uphold human dignity.” Read more
From alcoholic to future saint: The inspiring conversion of Ireland’s Matt Talbot
Venerable Matt Talbot has inspired many who struggle with addiction and is being considered for sainthood in the Catholic Church. Read more
Schismatic Spanish nuns have last chance to avoid formal excommunication
Three of the Poor Clares had to appear before the ecclesiastical tribunal at the latest on Sunday, June 16. However,... Read more
Priest says schismatic Spanish nuns are in state of ‘paranoia’ according to own thesis
Father Jesús Silva of the Archdiocese of Madrid discusses why the schismatic Poor Clares of the Belorado Monastery are experiencing... Read more
Priest and martyr of communism Father Michał Rapacz beatified in Krakow
Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Father Michał Rapacz in January. The 41-year-old priest was shot twice by communist authorities... Read more
Top European human rights court rules countries can’t be forced to introduce assisted suicide
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of Hungary’s right to uphold its laws prohibiting assisted suicide,... Read more
Pontifical Missions: Sons and daughters of Spain still leaders in global mission field
The report reveals that in 2023 Spain fielded more than 6,000 active missionaries in 1,123 mission territories spread across 139... Read more
German Catholics write letter to Rome over Synodal Way, warn of ‘serious scandal’
A Catholic committee has turned to the Vatican in an attempt to avoid a permanent Synodal Council to oversee the... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly again uses derogatory word when discussing gay seminarians
The pope said there was “an air of faggotry” at the Vatican, according to reports. Read more
Former punk band guitarist, policeman ordained to Catholic priesthood
The Cathedral of Prato, Italy, was the setting last Saturday for the ordination of a former punk band guitarist and... Read more
Bishops urge EU leaders to tackle voter disillusionment following elections
The bishops’ commission underscored the pressing issue of persistent voter disengagement and the alarming rise of nationalist, Euroskeptic parties. Read more
French euthanasia bill on hold as Macron calls ‘snap election’
Reims Archbishop Éric de Moulins-Beaufort said earlier this year that the measure would “shift our entire health care system toward... Read more
Workers discover human skeleton during Jubilee construction dig in Rome
The skeleton was unearthed during excavations to create an underground motorway that will create a pedestrian-only road to St. Peter’s... Read more
