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PHOTOS: Animals blessed in St. Peter’s Square for feast of St. Anthony Abbot
Farmers and pet owners alike brought their beloved animals to the Vatican for a special blessing on Jan. 17. Read more
Pro-life advocate Mark Houck, who was arrested in FBI raid, to stand trial next week
Houck was arrested at home in front of his terrified wife and kids, sparking national outrage and concern over the... Read more
First-ever blind Catholic priest in Kenya is ordained
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri reflected on the Jan. 14 ordination to the priesthood of Father... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Congo church bombing
The church bombing in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than... Read more
Lawsuit: CVS wrongly fired Christian employee for objections to abortifacients, contraception
A Christian nurse practitioner claims that a CVS pharmacy wrongly fired her from her job after it ended her accommodation... Read more
Cardinal Zen ‘very concerned’ about Synod on Synodality
In an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Giornale published on Jan. 17, Zen said that he hopes that the... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recalled Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after 69 die in Nepal plane crash
The plane was carrying 72 passengers from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a popular base for trekkers in the Annapurna mountain range... Read more
Catholics reflect on racial reconciliation in U.S. Church: ‘We must be rooted in prayer’
Two prominent Catholic speakers say they have seen an openness among Catholics to acknowledge racism as a sin and as... Read more
Meet the Spanish pilot who paid homage to Benedict XVI on a flight to Rome
Raúl Ruiz, 50, said he felt the need to dedicate something to the late pope “and share it with all... Read more
Priest describes ‘pandemonium’ after 6 shot after funeral Mass at London Catholic church
Six people —including two children — were injured in a drive-by shooting Saturday at a Catholic church in North London. Read more
Analysis: Pope Francis centralizes authority with reform of Diocese of Rome
It was widely anticipated that a major reform of the Diocese of Rome was coming, but no one expected it... Read more
Filming of ‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel set to begin this spring
The film “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” will focus on the days immediately following Christ’s crucifixion. Read more
Hanging up the jersey: What happens when God calls an athlete away from sports?
Two prominent Catholic speakers, both of whom had successful athletic careers before embracing vocations, spoke to CNA this month SEEK23... Read more
Catholic priest burned to death in Nigeria
Another priest was shot in the Jan. 15 bandit attack but survived. Read more
How one book is helping Catholic parents raise saints through the sleepless nights
Many new parents might not realize how having a baby can affect their spiritual lives. “The Prayer Book for Tired... Read more
Pope Francis: Synodal journey ‘a challenge and task’ for American seminarians
Pope Francis met with students, staff, and faculty of the Pontifical North American College at the Vatican on the morning... Read more
South America’s largest Stations of the Cross turns 80
The largest Stations of the Cross in South America, located in the city of Tandil in the Buenos Aires province... Read more
‘A man of the Church’: Cardinal George Pell’s funeral celebrated at Vatican
The funeral Mass was celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Father Spitzer: God revealing himself to scientists through his ‘perfectly-designed-for-life universe’
The popular host of EWTN’s “Father Spitzer’s Universe” delivered the keynote address at Word on Fire’s Wonder Conference. Read more
![“Approximately 1 in 7 Christians [more than 365 million people] are subject to significant levels of persecution on the basis of religious beliefs. The number of attacks against Christian churches and property increased significantly in 2023, with more Christians than ever suffering violent attacks,” said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his Sept. 28, 2024 address to the United Nations General Assembly.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/card.parolin.jpg?w=175&h=100)
