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Venezuelan elections: Maduro claims victory, opposition claims fraud
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he has “serious concerns that the result announced does not reflect the will... Read more
Texas sues Biden administration over rule removing parental consent for minor contraceptive access
According to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the new HHS policy undermines Texas law and current legal precedent. Read more
Biden unveils plan to term limit Supreme Court justices, citing recent ‘extreme’ decisions
One motivation for his plan to reform the Supreme Court was the “dangerous and extreme decisions that overturn settled legal... Read more
UK high court upholds puberty blockers ban due to ‘substantial risks’ for minors
Justice Beverly Lang cited England’s National Health Service study that preceded the restrictions, calling it “powerful scientific evidence.” Read more
120 chaplains offer spiritual support to athletes during Paris Olympics
Among the chaplains, 40 Catholic priests, nuns, and laypeople are catering to the spiritual needs of the Olympic athletes in... Read more
Vatican office deletes online poll showing negative response to Synod on Synodality
Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the... Read more
Pushback against physician-assisted suicide grows, seen as ‘winnable’ issue
Defenders of the disabled and others who oppose the devaluation of vulnerable lives are expressing optimism about the tide beginning... Read more
Notre Dame summit will discuss distribution of $50 billion in opioid settlements
The event is being convened to examine a series of high-dollar payouts from lawsuits brought against drug manufacturers and distributors. Read more
‘Words cannot describe it’: Bishop urges ‘renewed zeal’ in face of ‘heinous’ Last Supper mockery at Olympics
The ceremony drew criticism around the world for its profane depiction of the Last Supper. Read more
Pope Francis proposes 3 gestures from Gospel miracle to live at Mass
The pope pointed out “offering, giving thanks, and sharing” as highlights of the miracle recounted in the Gospel of John. Read more
From celebrating ‘Mass’ at 4 to entering the seminary at 13: Emilio’s inspiring vocation
Now, at 16, Emilio Madrid Mérida dreams of being a priest and says he has found happiness in the seminary... Read more
5 saints who were grandparents
As the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, we look to the example of five saints... Read more
Catholic leaders join French bishops in condemning Last Supper scene at Paris Olympics opening
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked global controversy among Catholic leaders for its parody of Leonardo... Read more
Mexican bishop assaulted and robbed on highway
In a July 24 statement, the Diocese of Tehuacán said that the prelate “was unharmed and has filed the related... Read more
‘I am still moved to tears’: Religious sisters, priest, bishop, reflect on National Eucharistic Congress
Clergy and religious attended the congress in high numbers and shared with CNA some of their most memorable moments. Read more
‘Survival mentality’ is impeding authentic formation in Africa’s seminaries, priest says
Seminarians in Africa are not allowed “to be themselves” and must find ways “to get by,” a Catholic priest from... Read more
5 Catholic sites worth visiting in Paris during the Summer Olympics
For Catholics visiting Paris for the Olympic Games, there is a plethora of holy sites and landmarks worth visiting. Here’s... Read more
Catholics, others respond to mockery of Last Supper at Paris Olympics
A drag-queen-led parody of the Last Supper featured during Friday’s opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked a... Read more
French Dominican friar created the motto for the Olympic Games
The motto of the modern Olympic Games, “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” was coined by French Dominican friar Louis Henri Didon in... Read more
Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: ‘Win the medal of fraternity’
Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social... Read more
