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Dictatorship in Nicaragua cancels legal personhood of 10 Catholic and evangelical NGOs

Jan 19, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The measure affects 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), 10 of which are Catholic and evangelical institutions. Read more

University of Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 2024, pictured with Tim Shipe, a high school teacher from Florida (and lifelong Buckeye fan).

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh makes surprise March for Life appearance

Jan 19, 2024

By Daniel Payne

“It’s a great example that you’re setting,” Harbaugh told the crowd at a rally before the pro-life march. “It’s testimony,... Read more

Bishop Hans van den Hende walks in Keukenhof park in Lisse, Netherlands, on April 12, 2022.

Dutch bishops offer cautious response to Vatican blessing guidance, bucking regional trend   

Jan 19, 2024

By Jonathan Liedl

The bishops emphasized that any blessings should help people “live in accordance with [God’s] intentions for the creation of man... Read more

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, speaks with EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser on Jan. 18, 2024.

Vatican prefect: Fiducia Supplicans draws ‘some negative reactions’ from Christian leaders

Jan 19, 2024

By Matthew Santucci, AC Wimmer

In an exclusive EWTN interview and in comments to the Vatican’s news agency, Cardinal Kurt Koch said he has received... Read more

Jean Marie Davis, executive director of the Branches pregnancy resource center in Vermont, shares her inspiring pro-life story with the crowd gathered at the March for Life rally Jan. 19, 2024.

March for Life speakers promote care for pregnant women and children nationwide

Jan 19, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

At the 51st annual national March for Life, taking place in snowy conditions today in Washington, D.C., keynote speakers strongly... Read more

Before the March for Life young people gathered for music and worship at Life Fest.

‘Love is the answer’: Thousands fill Washington, D.C. stadium for ‘Life Fest’ rally

Jan 19, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

“We want every person to walk out of here knowing that they are good, that they are chosen, that they... Read more

A snowman adorned with signs at the 51st March for Life, Jan, 19, 2024

PHOTOS: The best signs seen at the 2024 March for Life

Jan 19, 2024

By CNA Staff

Thousands of marchers turned out in spite of snow and freezing temperatures. Read more

A sign features St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) at the 51st March for Life, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.

It’s not too late to join this pro-life novena

Jan 19, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The nine-day novena sponsored by the USCCB began Jan. 16 and goes until Jan. 24, two days after the Day... Read more

Pro-life marchers carry a banner reading “Every baby is somebody’s grandchild” at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2023.

Live updates from the 2024 March for Life

Jan 19, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Follow along here for live updates on the March for Life. Read more

Luca Di Tolve.

Former gay activist: Fiducia Supplicans hurts those ‘struggling for chastity’

Jan 19, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Luca Di Tolve, Mister Gay Italy 1990 and a former homosexual activist, posted a reflection on his website regarding the... Read more

At a press conference held before the vote, Rep. Kat Cammack shared the story of how her mother almost aborted her.

House votes to protect pro-life pregnancy centers from Biden plan to deny them funding

Jan 19, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Before the vote, lawmakers and representatives for pro-life organizations and pregnancy resource centers rallied in support of the facilities’ efforts. Read more

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, with a capacity of 6,000 in its upper church, was standing room only for the National Prayer Vigil for Life on Thursday night.

2024 March for Life prayer vigil: ‘We must bring light to the darkest corners’

Jan 18, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

The upper church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, which holds 6,000 people, was standing... Read more

Chief Puttany of the Yawanawa tribe performed a shamanic ritual at the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.

Shamanic ritual at World Economic Forum: ‘What spirit rules in Davos?’ priest asks

Jan 18, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

As part of a WEF plenary session on Wednesday, Chieftess Putanny Yawanawá of the Amazonian Yawanawá tribe performed a shamanic... Read more

Participants in a pro-life rally hold signs in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2023, at a rally marking the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Knights of Columbus poll: Two-thirds of Americans support some abortion restrictions

Jan 18, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

About two-thirds of Americans support some level of government restrictions on abortion, according to a recent poll released by the... Read more

Pope Francis receives a delegation from Vietnam’s Communist Party government at the Vatican on Jan. 18, 2024.

Could Pope Francis become the first pope to visit Vietnam?

Jan 18, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Vietnam has one of the largest Catholic populations among countries never visited by a pope. Pope Francis is keen to... Read more

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Resurfaced Fernández book prompts concerns

Jan 18, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Some Catholics have raised concerns over both the tone and theology of a recently resurfaced sexually explicit book written by... Read more

The interior of St. Bernard Church in Madison, Wisconsin, the diocese’s future cathedral.

Vatican approves new cathedral for Diocese of Madison

Jan 18, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

After nearly 20 years without a cathedral, the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, announced on Wednesday that the Holy See approved... Read more

A room at MiraVia maternity home in North Carolina is ready to welcome an expectant mother and her child.

With every woman: How Catholic maternity homes are serving mothers

Jan 18, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

There are more than 400 maternity homes throughout the U.S. CNA went in-depth into three of the homes that are... Read more

Sister Pia Jude (left) and Sister Luca Benedict (right), twin sisters and Sisters of Life.

Twin Sisters of Life share their vocation stories prior to Life Fest 

Jan 18, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Sisters Pia Jude and Luca Benedict discuss their vocations to religious life as they prepare to speak at the upcoming... Read more

Pope Paul VI meets Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I at his residence of the apostolic delegation on Jan. 5, 1964. The meeting between the two church leaders ended a 900-year standoff between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity commemorates historic meeting of two lungs of the Church

Jan 18, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The theme for 2024 is “You shall love the Lord your God ... and your neighbor as yourself.” Read more