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U.S. bishops designate National Shrine as Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage site
For pilgrims who can’t travel to Rome, the bishops are expected to designate important local shrines and pilgrimage sites as... Read more
State tax credit for donations to maternity homes is a money saver, study shows
A pro-family tax credit program in Missouri saves taxpayers nearly $600,000 a year while supporting mothers, a report found. Read more
Louisiana priest sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to rape of teenage boy
Lawrence Hecker had pleaded guilty earlier this month to the kidnapping and raping of his teenage victim in the 1970s. Read more
‘Online to get people offline’: Experts show how Carlo Acutis modeled faithful use of tech
Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young Italian who died in 2006, is due to be canonized during the Catholic Church’s 2025... Read more
Priest prevents desecration of the Eucharist during Mass in Honduras
A priest prevented a man from taking off with an unconsumed consecrated host during the Mass for the second anniversary... Read more
Lower confirmation ages, stronger catechesis: Dioceses seek to strengthen faith of youth
These decisions indicate a growing desire to strengthen the formation of youth in the Catholic faith. Read more
Canada launches ‘national consultation’ on ‘advance requests’ for euthanasia
The Canadian government is actively soliciting citizen input for a proposal to legalize “advance requests” in which citizens can prearrange... Read more
Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reassures pro-life senators with policy plans
Although Kennedy has supported legal abortion, he has told pro-life senators in closed-door meetings that he would oppose taxpayer funds... Read more
Following prolonged wait, the blood of St. Januarius liquefies again
The faithful of the city of Naples in Italy experienced profound relief when they witnessed the liquefaction of the blood... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court will hear case on South Carolina defunding Planned Parenthood
The court’s ruling will determine whether states can prevent funds from covering non-abortion services at abortion facilities. Read more
Pope Francis names Father Roger Landry a monsignor
Father Roger Landry is now Monsignor Roger Landry — but he says he’s not ready to abandon the title “Father”... Read more
Ten Commandments tablet surpasses estimates at Sotheby’s despite authenticity questions
A contentious Ten Commandments tablet has sold at Sotheby’s for $5.04 million — more than twice its high estimate of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Cyclone Chido victims in France’s poorest overseas territory
Pope Francis on Wednesday prayed especially for Cyclone Chido victims in the French territory of Mayotte during his weekly general... Read more
Pope Francis declares French Martyrs of Compiègne saints via equipollent canonization
Mother Teresa of St. Augustine and her 15 companions, who were guillotined in Paris as they sang hymns of praise,... Read more
One year later, Vatican document on same-sex blessings not causing much of a stir
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued “Fiducia Supplicans” in December 2023 — what has been the effect... Read more
Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work
An encouraging message from Pope Francis to young people participating in LaborDì, a day of reflection to promote decent work. Read more
Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch
The discovery could muddy the conventional wisdom about the true resting place of the saint’s relics, which is currently believed... Read more
Today is an ember day. What’s that?
Wednesday, Dec. 18, is a special day in the Catholic Church, though relatively few Catholics probably realize it. Read more
Michigan attorney general releases fourth report on alleged abuse in state dioceses
The attorney general’s report, released on Monday, looks at reported abuse in the Diocese of Lansing. Read more
As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis
On the occasion of his 88th birthday, CNA highlights some interesting facts about Pope Francis. Read more
