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British Columbia Supreme Court to hear challenge over euthanasia at faith-based hospitals
The case arises from the death of a terminally ill woman who sought medical assistance in dying (MAID) while receiving... Read more
The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff
Pope Leo XIV has chosen a new design for the papal staff or ferula. Read more
Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr speaks about Maduro case
Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr said military action to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was “legitimate under U.S. law.” Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
The Nobel laureate María Corina Machado is also expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., this... Read more
Catholic doctors and ethicists react to CDC’s revised childhood vaccine schedule
Catholic medical professionals and ethicists had mixed reactions to the CDC’s announcement that it has revised the recommended childhood and... Read more
Gänswein says he prays to Benedict XVI, confirms hope for beatification cause
The apostolic nuncio to the Baltic states offered personal reflections on his new diplomatic mission, Christmas in Lithuania, and his... Read more
Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’
Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants, the children of Vatican employees, during Mass in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday for... Read more
‘I am not ordaining you for an ideal country,’ South Sudanese bishop tells new priests
Four newly ordained priests and six newly ordained deacons for South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have been reminded of... Read more
‘Adopt a Bishop’ initiative invites faithful to pray for Church leaders
The Adopt a Bishop initiative, launched by Brick House in the City in collaboration with The Dorothea Project, invites the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday lamented escalating violence in Iran and Syria and renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine. Read more
At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun delivered a forceful critique of synodality at the extraordinary consistory of cardinals this week. Read more
At annual meeting, Catholic historians assess impact of first American pope
Catholic scholars analyze both the caricatures and reality of the first American papacy. Read more
Pro-life leader says movement 'not safe' in Republican party: 'We can't hold back'
A major pro-life leader is urging the movement to continue to press for protection for the unborn, calling on advocates... Read more
St. Elena House launches in UK to help Catholics ‘catch the fire’ of God’s love
Northampton, England, welcomes St. Elena House, a new community focused on prayer and mission inspired by the call to a... Read more
‘Come back to the Holy Land’: Custos calls pilgrims to visit land of Jesus
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
History erased? Bangladesh Catholics struggle to recover first church land
The priests built the church with the permission and funding of the then-Raja (King) Pratapaditya. At the time, many Portuguese... Read more
CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?
There are more than 3,000 dioceses and archdioceses around the world. How does the Catholic Church create these vital ecclesiastical... Read more
Colorado to pay out $5.4 million after court strikes down abortion pill reversal ban
Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands are likely destinations in 2026 for Pope Leo XIV to visit. Read more
Spain, Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse
The Church and the Spanish government have signed an agreement to provide a channel for compensating victims of sexual abuse. Read more
