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For committed Catholics, statistics like this come as no surprise. It’s the Gospel message in a bar-graph, the Cross in a pie-chart.

What makes the religious so happy?

Nov 28, 2024

By Peter Laffin

“Priestly happiness is one of the great secrets of our time,” said Rossetti, a research associate professor at The Catholic... Read more

Chiara Porro, Australia's ambassador to the Holy See, presents her credentials to Pope Francis Aug. 27, 2020.

Outgoing Australian ambassador notes growing momentum of women leadership in the Vatican

Nov 28, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, says she has seen a rise in the participation and promotion of... Read more

Women holding hands in prayer. Stock image via Shutterstock.

‘Intergenerational healing’ has no basis in Catholic doctrine, Spanish bishops affirm

Nov 28, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The Spanish Bishops’ Conference has published a doctrinal note criticizing the practice of so-called “intergenerational healing” or “healing of the... Read more

From left to right: Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Venerable Henriette Delille, Venerable Mother Mary Lange, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.

Meet 6 Black Catholics on the road to sainthood

Nov 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

November is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions... Read more

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10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving

Nov 28, 2024

By Katie Yoder

The saints believed in giving thanks to God every day. In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, here are 10 quotes... Read more

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Judge upholds Missouri’s ban on transgender surgeries and drugs for minors

Nov 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, also prohibits adults who identify as transgender from accessing transgender health care under... Read more

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

ACN report: North Koreans in contact with Christians are sent to prison

Nov 27, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

The report was published this month during Red Week and is an initiative by ACN to draw attention to religious... Read more

In 2023 there were more than 275,000 child pornography websites on the internet, with approximately 11,000 photos generated by AI in just one month.

Texas AG petitions SCOTUS to uphold state law mandating age verification for porn sites

Nov 27, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“Let me put this simply: These companies do not have a right to expose children to pornography,” Texas Attorney General... Read more

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DeWine signs bill to keep males out of female locker rooms, bathrooms in Ohio schools

Nov 27, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The new law requires that schools and colleges separate gender-specific facilities on the basis of biological sex rather than self-asserted... Read more

The suspect faces life imprisonment for these crimes.

One of Europe’s most wanted arrested for murdering priest, injuring nun

Nov 27, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

According to a police statement posted Nov. 25 on their website, the man was arrested in Girona province in the... Read more

A refugee camp in Gaza houses those displaced by the war.

Virtually no aid has reached Gaza for over 40 days, CRS says

Nov 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

A nearly two-month blockage of supplies into parts of northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war is hampering the aid... Read more

Dr. Todd Ovokaitys speaks at the World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Pontifical Lateran University in Vatican City, Nov. 26, 2024

Scientists and CEOs share big ideas at Vatican ethical innovation summit

Nov 27, 2024

By Courtney Mares

This week's World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Vatican's Pontifical Lateran University showcased groundbreaking ideas for innovation in... Read more

In 1984, Pope John Paul II met in Rome with 300,000 young people from all over the world in a meeting that laid the foundations for today’s World Youth Day.

Pontifical universities in Rome host conference on legacy of St. John Paul II

Nov 27, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Twenty years into his pontificate, John Paul II released Fides et Ratio—”Faith and Reason”—on the Sept. 14 feast of the... Read more

Pope Francis receives Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Vatican, Nov. 27, 2024.

U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine

Nov 27, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The State Department said discussions between Blinken and the pope focused on ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at the Vatican.

At general audience, Pope Francis pleads for Ukraine's children

Nov 27, 2024

By AC Wimmer

“Think of the Ukrainian children and young people who suffer at this time without heating in a very harsh winter,”... Read more

Pope Francis gave a special message to Chinese Catholics at the end of his Mass in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sept. 3, 2023.

Pope Francis announces Chinese translations for weekly audiences

Nov 27, 2024

By AC Wimmer

“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his... Read more

Nine-year-old Alex Espinosa has been very intentional in his devotion to the first millennial saint.

Nine-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend

Nov 27, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The life of Carlo Acutis, who is slated to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more

A sign hangs above a Planned Parenthood clinic on May 18, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois.

More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding 

Nov 27, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... 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 in 2024.

U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in the National Prayer Vigil for Life 

Nov 27, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23 to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025... Read more

Black smoke billows over the city after drone strikes in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Sept. 19, 2023, amid Russia's military invasion on Ukraine. Drones attacked Ukraine's western city of Lviv early on Sept. 19, and explosions rang out, causing a warehouse fire and wounding at least one person.

Pope Francis calls for end to use of landmines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine

Nov 26, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“These treacherous devices continue to cause terrible suffering to civilians, especially children,” the pope said.  Read more