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Ray Kapaun, the nephew of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, and his wife, Lee, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita, Kansas, on the day of Father Kapaun's funeral.

Father Emil Kapaun’s nephew recalls heroic uncle after film release on military chaplains

Nov 11, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The nephew of the heroic priest and chaplain Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun spoke about his uncle’s virtue and... Read more

St. Martin of Tours.

Catholic Church celebrates soldier-turned-bishop St. Martin of Tours on Nov. 11

Nov 11, 2024

By CNA Staff

On Nov. 11, the Catholic Church honors St. Martin of Tours, who left his post in the Roman army to... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for his Angelus address on Nov. 10. 2024.

Pope Francis: Self-sacrifice, humble service are key to good leadership  

Nov 10, 2024

By Kristina Millare

During his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis asked his listeners to consider the qualities necessary for good leadership. Read more

The inaugural class at Saint John Paul the Great Academy with staff and the Servidoras in New York City.

Classical Catholic grammar school launches in Harlem

Nov 10, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Saint John Paul the Great Academy is designed to meet the needs of low-income families through its scholarship program while... Read more

Alpha participants and facilitators meet at a local restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Nov. 5, 2024. Every Alpha meeting begins with dinner and fellowship, followed by a video presentation about questions of faith and ending with a small group discussion.

Alpha evangelization course brings Chinese inquirers to the faith in Michigan

Nov 10, 2024

By Martin Barillas

Alpha began as a course of evangelization within the Anglican Church in England in 1977 and has since expanded to... Read more

Pope John Paul II.

How St. John Paul II helped bring down the Berlin Wall: 35 years later

Nov 9, 2024

By Rudolf Gehrig

“I am absolutely convinced that without Pope John Paul II, German reunification would not have been possible,” Martin Rothweiler told... Read more

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio speaks on the Nov. 7, 2024, edition of “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”

Marco Rubio on 2024 election, Catholic vote, and future

Nov 9, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

As the senior senator from the Sunshine State sees it, Donald Trump’s winning electoral coalition portends a promising political realignment... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, at the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2024.

Honoring persecuted Middle East Christians, Pope Francis adds Assyrian saint to Martyrology

Nov 9, 2024

By AC Wimmer

Turning to the plight of Middle Eastern Christians, Pope Francis on Saturday prayed for their continued witness in a region... Read more

Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín is one of the key figures of the Synod on Synodality. Pope Francis appointed him its undersecretary.

Synod on Synodality undersecretary: Deposit of faith doesn’t change and cannot change

With the recent meeting in Rome already concluded and the final document issued, Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín discussed... Read more

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How to accompany cancer patients? Four experts propose some ways

Nov 9, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Four experts offer important and practical ways to be supportive of family members and friends who have cancer. Read more

Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, where Bernini's gorgeous bronze monument to the Chair of Peter acts as a massive
bronze reliquary for the historic wooden chair.

Historic ‘Chair of St. Peter’ on public display in Vatican basilica for first time in 150 years

Nov 9, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the... Read more

Pope Francis addresses participants in a training course promoted by the Roman Rota at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Sept. 27, 2018.

Rome’s most important church celebrates 1,700th birthday

Nov 9, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The church is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the seat of the bishop of Rome, the pope.... Read more

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Austrian bishop calls antisemitic incident in Amsterdam a ‘deeply alarming sign’

Nov 8, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Following a soccer match Thursday between a Dutch and an Israeli team, at least 10 young men sought out Israeli... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio cited a concern for human dignity and the economy as a potential reasons why a majority of Catholics — 56% according to some exit polls — voted for Donald Trump.

Archbishop Broglio: Human dignity, economy key to Catholic support for Trump

Nov 8, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The... Read more

The rose window of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is seen on Oct. 25, 2024, in Paris a few weeks before its reopening to the public scheduled for Dec. 8, 2024.

Notre Dame bells ring for the first time since devastating fire 5 years ago 

Nov 8, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Notre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly... Read more

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Law enforcement course correction underway in California

Nov 8, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The overwhelmingly popular amendment makes the theft of items worth $950 or less a felony rather than a misdemeanor in... Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols at the Red Mass at Westminster Cathedral, London, England, Oct. 1, 2021.

Cardinal calls Catholics in England and Wales to Holy Hour to defeat assisted suicide bill

Nov 8, 2024

By Madeleine Teahan

Cardinal Vincent Nichols announced that the bishops of England and Wales will hold a Holy Hour and encouraged Catholics to... Read more

Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of the Nigerian Diocese of Makurdi in Benue state at a breakfast at Capitol Hill organized by Aid to the Church in Need, Jan. 30, 2024.

Over 15 Catholic parishes close amid ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria

Nov 8, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue state, which has led to... Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on July 25, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Catholic group urges Biden to commute federal death sentences before Trump takes office

Nov 8, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic Mobilizing Network said in a Nov. 6 statement that the federal death penalty is a “broken” system that “does... Read more

Father Artur Bubnevych on Nov. 8, 2024, was named bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix.

Pope Francis appoints new bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy in Arizona

Nov 8, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Ukrainian-born Father Artur Bubnevych will serve as bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Protection of Mary of... Read more