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Dictatorship in Nicaragua accuses Catholic Church of money laundering
The Nicaraguan National Police published a statement May 27 accusing the Catholic Church of various crimes including money laundering. Read more
State judge blocks South Carolina’s 6-week abortion ban
A South Carolina judge temporarily blocked the state’s recently passed six-week “heartbeat” abortion ban on May 26. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria freed on Pentecost Sunday after three days in captivity
Father Matthias Opara, a Nigerian Catholic priest who was abducted on May 26 while returning from a funeral, has been... Read more
Pope Francis meets with young cancer patients: ‘Jesus is always close to you’
Pope Francis welcomed pediatric cancer patients from Poland to the Vatican on Monday. Read more
Pope Francis elevates Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdiocese
The Vatican announced on May 30 that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas. Read more
Sister Wilhelmina’s body placed in glass case after solemn rosary procession
Thousands of pilgrims visited the Abbey of Our Lady of Ephesus outside Gower, Missouri, over the three-day Memorial Day weekend. Read more
PHOTOS: Discover 8 beautiful images of the Virgin Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica
From Michelangelo’s Pieta to a 12th-century painting, St. Peter’s Basilica contains priceless sacred art depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
Catholic ‘Shark Tank’: Startup founders pitch products with a purpose at SENT competition
Entrepreneurs with businesses grounded in their Catholic faith participated last month in a competition for a $5,000 cash prize. Read more
Post office in Kansas receives new name in honor of Father Emil J. Kapaun
A bill introduced by Rep. Tracey Mann of Kansas will recognize the Medal of Honor recipient whose cause for canonization... Read more
Vatican releases pastoral reflection on Christian engagement with social media
Topics covered include information overload, constant scrolling, not giving others one’s full attention, being an “influencer,” and more. Read more
PHOTOS: Thousands visiting Sister Wilhelmina's body over holiday weekend
Up to 15,000 pilgrims expected on Sunday alone, county sheriff says. Read more
Pope Francis encourages Marian shrines around the world to pray for Synod on Synodality
From the Philippines to Portugal, Marian shrines around the world will participate in a special day of prayer this Wednesday... Read more
On Pentecost, Pope Francis says Holy Spirit can bring harmony to ‘a polarized Church’
“Let us put the Holy Spirit back at the center of the Church; otherwise, our hearts will not be consumed... Read more
Everything you need to know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter... Read more
Pope Francis resumes normal schedule one day after fever
The pope had canceled meetings in the morning May 26 due to a fever. Read more
CNA freelancer recounts ‘horrifying experience’ of witnessing Nigeria firefight
The exchange of gunfire, which lasted about an hour, took place on May 16 in Mangu City in Central Nigeria’s... Read more
Columbus Diocese to close 15 churches; bishop calls for stronger Catholic engagement
As part of a parish reorganization and merger plan, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes spoke of new possibilities for growth. Read more
Canadian police ask for public’s help in identifying man who set fire at cathedral
Police in Canada are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly set a fire and assaulted... Read more
Morticians mystified by Sister Wilhelmina’s body: ‘Something special going on there’
The local bishop, who has contacted Rome, says a “thorough investigation” is needed to answer “important questions.” Read more
Cordileone on Serra statue case: Prosecutor signaled attacks against Catholics go unpunished
“It is clear to me that this course of action would not have been taken with anyone else,” Archbishop Salvatore... Read more
