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Pope Francis conveys closeness to Ukraine in letter marking 1,000th day of war
In a letter sent to Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, Pope Francis expressed his great sorrow for the... Read more
House probes NIH after doctor concealed study that disputes puberty blocker benefits
Johanna Olson-Kennedy told the New York Times she withheld the study’s results because the findings could bolster criticism of puberty... Read more
Italy’s Mafia-fighting ‘street priest’ Archbishop Domenico Battaglia to become a cardinal
Battaglia’s reputation as a “street priest” close to drug addicts and the poor has also led some to view him... Read more
New Jersey bishop says hundreds of diocesan donations have gone missing from drop box
A letter to diocesan residents from Bishop Kevin Sweeney, obtained by CNA, said the missing funds were part of the... Read more
Nearly half of 2,500 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe were in France, report says
The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe report said 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes occurred from 2023 to... Read more
Texas Supreme Court allows previously-delayed execution of Robert Roberson to proceed
The Texas House of Representatives Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence last month issued a subpoena for Robert Roberson to appear before... Read more
Catholic NASA scientist delves into investigation of potential life on other planets
Jonathan Lunine, the chief scientist for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spoke to 100 Catholic scientists at an event in Washington,... Read more
Nairobi archbishop declines Kenyan president’s donations to Catholic parish
Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira has declined the equivalent of $38,500 that Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto offered to a parish... Read more
Red Wednesday in the Land of the Martyrs
Nov. 20 marks Red Wednesday, a growing effort to show solidarity with the suffering Church. Read more
UK bishops continue to speak out after release of assisted suicide bill text
Following the release of the text of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, the bishops of England and... Read more
Mexican bishops urge new president to address violence, defend life
Mexico’s new president met with the country’s bishops during their plenary assembly this week. Read more
Diocesan phase completed for canonization of Father Pedro Arrupe
Nov. 14 marked the closing of the diocesan phase of the cause for the beatification of Father Pedro Arrupe, the... Read more
Liturgical conflict resurfaces in troubled Indian Syro-Malabar archdiocese
This month’s delayed priestly ordination of eight deacons of the Ernakulam Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church has highlighted continuing divisions. Read more
Brendan Carr, CUA Law graduate, tapped to lead Federal Communications Commission
A graduate of Georgetown University and The Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, Brendan Carr has enjoyed bipartisan... Read more
How will Trump impact abortion, gender, and migration policies in Latin America?
The incoming administration of Donald Trump will have repercussions well beyond the nation’s borders, including in Latin America. Read more
Vatican meeting highlights ‘common good’ as key objective to reform global financial order
The participants gathered to discuss the multifaceted and interconnected impacts of war, technology, health crises, and the environment. Read more
Pope Francis reads Ukrainian student’s moving testimony of faith at general audience
“Through this pain, I am learning greater love. Pain is not only a road to anger and despair; if based... Read more
Church leaders will appeal Indian Supreme Court order for tax on salaries of clergy
“This judgment without a detailed hearing of our plea is very disappointing. We have no option but to challenge this... Read more
America’s pro-life movement readies 2025 federal- and state-level policy efforts
Many pro-life advocates’ plans look toward regulating the abortion drug mifepristone, which is used in chemical abortions. Read more
Jimmy Lai takes the stand in yearslong Hong Kong national security trial
Catholic pro-democracy and human rights activity Jimmy Lai took the stand Wednesday arguing in his own defense against allegations of... Read more
