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Benedict XVI dead at 95: The ‘humble worker’ and his legacy of hope to the Catholic Church
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, bringing to a close the momentous life of a... Read more
BREAKING: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in... Read more
She was blind, but now she sees, after prayers before St. Charbel's relic
A Phoenix resident believes her sight was restored because of a visit to a Maronite Catholic church where a relic... Read more
Christmas Day attack: Vandals carved ‘666’ on doors of Pennsylvania cathedral
The pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Peter in the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, discovered on Christmas evening that the... Read more
After Michigan Supreme Court redefines ‘sex,’ Catholic school lawsuit warns of broad impact
In July, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that sexual orientation and gender identity were protected categories under a 1976 Michigan... Read more
‘Trust in Providence’: Faithful pray for Benedict XVI at special Mass in Rome
In a special Mass for Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon, the faithful joined... Read more
Woman arrested while praying silently outside abortion clinic charged with ‘intimidation’
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is accused of “protesting and engaging in an act that is intimidating to service users.” Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI has rested well, his condition is stable
The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had rested well and that his condition was unchanged. Read more
Warning of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Nagorno-Karabakh
A leading politician serving the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has strongly echoed Pope Francis’ concerns about the humanitarian situation in... Read more
Priest in Spain who preached on the affective disorder of homosexuality publicly harassed
Father Oscar Martín has been publicly harassed for preaching the Catholic doctrine on homosexuality. Read more
Catholic bishop, priest released after two months in Eritrea prison
Security agents had arrested Bishop Tsalim and two priests Oct. 15 at Asmara International Airport upon the bishop’s arrival from... Read more
Benedict’s serious illness raises questions about pope emeritus protocols
The end of a reigning pope’s life is observed by a series of very well-timed and well-understood rites. But what... Read more
2022 was the worst year for the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina Montenegro reported that “2022 was the most disastrous year for the Nicaraguan Catholic Church.” Read more
Pre-March for Life rally to feature Mass and performances by Brother Isaiah and other Catholic artists
The Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus will be hosting an all-new "Life Fest” rally on the morning... Read more
Pro-life pregnancy centers bring ‘happy tears’ this Christmas for women and families
Pro-life pregnancy centers provided women with a Christmas they will never forget. Read more
Seeing with the eye of faith: encountering Jesus through great works of art
Pierre-Marie Dumont talks to CNA about his new book, “Jesus in Art and Literature.” Read more
Rome Diocese to offer Mass for Benedict XVI
“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said. Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI’s condition serious but stable
“Although his condition remains serious, the situation at the moment is stable,” the Vatican said on Thursday. Read more
Christians in Pakistan celebrate Christmas amid heightened security
For the last few weeks, law enforcement agencies put into place comprehensive security arrangements for church services held on Christmas. Read more
The most frequently asked questions about Pope Benedict XVI
The news that Pope Benedict XVI is ill has sparked renewed interest in the details of his pontificate and his... Read more
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