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‘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
Canadian publisher pulls Catholic textbooks after LGBT criticism
A textbook publisher has dropped the education curriculum Fully Alive from its offerings after LGBT advocates claimed the Catholic content... Read more
5 things to know about abortion drugs sent by mail
The U.S. Department of Justice recently advised that the U.S. Postal Service can deliver these abortion drugs by mail. Read more
Archaeologists uncover early Christian church with ornate mosaic in Jericho
A team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered a sixth-century Byzantine church with highly decorated mosaic floors. Read more
Cardinal Pell authored controversial memo critical of Pope Francis, journalist reveals
Sandro Magister, a longtime Vatican journalist, revealed the identity of the document’s author on Jan. 11, the day after Pell’s... Read more
GOP-led ‘weaponization’ committee to investigate arrests of pro-lifers
The subcommittee is expected to investigate the FBI’s use of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act to... Read more
Pavone: It’s possible I missed laicization notice
A diocesan official’s account is at odds with Frank Pavone’s prior statements to CNA and other media outlets claiming he... Read more
Christian Lawyers Foundation in Spain demands TV series promoting pedophilia be pulled
“Scandal, Story of an Obsession” is a Mediaset España production that began being broadcast on Telecinco Jan. 11. Read more
California church vandalized three times since Christmas, suspect apprehended
Father Scott Herrera, the church’s pastor, told CNA Thursday that he believes the vandal, who was caught on security cameras... Read more
Church in Argentina to celebrate 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to papacy
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, then archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected pontiff on March 13, 2013. Read more
Cardinal George Pell’s final years in Rome
After more than a year behind bars, Pell’s time in Rome was marked by a level of activity impressive for... Read more
U.S. House passes resolution condemning attacks on pro-life centers and churches
The resolution also calls on the Biden administration to “protect the rights of pro-life facilities, groups, and churches.” Read more
Swiss bishops call for respect for ‘rules’ after woman appears to concelebrate Mass
The bishops’ intervention follows internet controversy over a video of a laywoman who seemed to concelebrate Mass with priests. Read more
Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair applauds passage of ‘Born-Alive’ Act
“We commend the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect innocent children from infanticide,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington... Read more
Here’s how to pray this year’s Novena for Life that starts on Jan. 12
The novena begins on Thursday, Jan. 12, and concludes on Friday, Jan. 20, the date of the national March for... Read more
Funeral of Cardinal George Pell to be at Vatican on Saturday
The Mass will be celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Church in Peru condemns murder of police officer burned alive: ‘No more deaths!’
The confrontations between protesters and law enforcement began after then President Pedro Castillo on Dec. 7, 2022, declared a state... Read more
Dozens still in captivity after Christmas Day attack in Nigeria, Catholic priest says
On Christmas Day 2022, militant Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked Angwan Aku village, reportedly killing one person and abducting... Read more
Argentina pro-life pregnancy service falsely accused of holding minor ‘captive’
Pro-life organization Grávida Santa Fe explained that the minor and her mother, who during this week were helped by Grávida,... 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)
