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Notre Dame cathedral spire to be unveiled nearly 5 years after devastating fire
Deconstruction of the scaffolding surrounding the spire — which reaches 330 feet in height — will take several months, the... Read more
‘This is about killing people’: Leading voice against euthanasia warns of pro-euthanasia efforts
“This is their most active year ever ... they’re pushing very hard in the states they hope to win in,”... Read more
Police drop investigation into vandalization of Nebraska Blessed Mother statue
A police report obtained by CNA lists the incident as a “larceny,” not as vandalism nor a possible hate crime. Read more
Analysis: Milei, Pope Francis embody contrasting economic viewpoints
While both Javier Milei and Pope Francis hail from Argentina — both were born in Buenos Aires — they hold ... Read more
This weekend’s New York Encounter: Come ‘verify that our soul is still there’
This year’s New York Encounter will take place Feb. 16–18 in Manhattan with the theme “Tearing Open the Sleeping Soul.” Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: ‘Let us return to God with all our heart’
The Lord is inviting us to “remove the masks we so often wear” and to see ourselves as we truly... Read more
Nearly 3 dozen Christians have died in Gaza Strip amid Israel-Hamas war, aid group says
Nearly three dozen Christians have lost their lives in the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war last... Read more
Ancient 40-hour ‘Quarantore’ devotion continues to bless Rome
The Quarant’Ore or Quarantore (“40 hours”) is an exposition and continuous devotion in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Read more
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his... Read more
Pope Francis: Sloth is a ‘very dangerous temptation’ akin to apathy
During his Feb. 14 Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the human dimension of the vice of acedia, more... Read more
Pope Francis to visit prestigious Venice Biennale art exhibition
The Holy Father will be the first pope to visit the major art event when he travels to the “city... Read more
11 quotes from the saints on love and relationships
In a culture where the family is attacked and love is often confused with lust, it can be hard to... Read more
Ash Wednesday: Leave the ashes on or wash them off?
“There is no minimum time” established to wear the ashes on the forehead or head, and they can serve as... Read more
When it comes to ‘The Chosen’ Season Four, expect the unexpected
The first few episodes of the new season of “The Chosen” have been released in theaters and give viewers some... Read more
Hong Kong activist: Proposed law could worsen religious liberty, persecute Catholics
If enacted, Article 23 would expand the law to bolster the government’s crackdown on political dissidents, which has been ongoing... Read more
Major expansions coming to Belmont Abbey College after fundraising feat
The North Carolina school quickly hit its fundraising goal of $100 million two years ahead of schedule. Read more
Married, churchgoing couples among the happiest, data says
Contrary to popular perception, data indicate that married men and women are markedly happier than their unmarried counterparts. Read more
Attacks against Christians in Jerusalem ‘reprehensible,’ Jewish historian says
“Especially in Jerusalem, orthodox activists consider themselves exemplary Jews when they spit on or even beat Christians or Muslims,” Michael... Read more
Another Byzantine-era church in Turkey to revert to mosque
After serving as a museum for more than 79 years, the Turkish government is proceeding with plans to make the... Read more
5 ways to observe St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday
A seminarian from Chile offers couples some advice for marking both days on Feb. 14. Read more
