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Pope Francis prays rosary for peace on eve of first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the pope implored Our Lady, Queen of... Read more
Pope Francis urges married couples to ‘be open to life’
In his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father asked couples to reflect on whether their married life is fully open... Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 142 cardinals from 70 countries at nine consistories. Read more
U.S. bishops invite faithful to pray mental health novena
The U.S. bishops announced the second annual novena beginning Oct. 10 for mental health as part of a national campaign... Read more
Lebanese bishop makes impassioned plea for peace at synod briefing
Bishop Mounir Khairallah of Batroun shared his personal experience of violence and forgiveness, recounting how his parents were murdered when... Read more
Panelists at Pray Vote Stand Summit slam government’s pro-abortion agenda
Pennsylvania pro-life advocate Mark Houck joined panelists at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Read more
Cardinal, exorcists have differing takes on ‘cleansing’ ritual performed on Mexican president
A Mexican cardinal and three priests have differing takes on the “cleansing” ritual that was performed during the inauguration of... Read more
Actor Jonathan Roumie calls Father Flanagan’s mission portrayed in new film ‘timeless’
The film, narrated and produced by Jonathan Roumie will be released for one night only in theaters across the country... Read more
10 quotes on suffering and humility from the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska
On Oct. 5 Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, the polish nun who received the... Read more
Catholic Church laments Mexican army’s deadly shooting of migrants
Six migrants traveling through southern Mexico in a pickup truck lost their lives and 10 more have been wounded after... Read more
What’s behind the viral photo of Pope Francis venerating a chair?
CNA explains what was behind the viral photo of Pope Francis sitting before an ancient wooden chair during the first... Read more
Pro-life advocates bear witness at Ohio March for Life in Columbus
Photos and videos posted on social media show marchers holding handmade signs on the theme “With Every Woman, for Every... Read more
Synod participants put spotlight on world’s poor and vulnerable on feast of St. Francis
Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of... Read more
Melania Trump frustrates pro-life movement with abortion support
“A woman’s fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if... Read more
New film ‘Monster Summer’ offers a wholesome adventure-thriller for the entire family
“Monster Summer,” a new movie directed by Catholic actor David Henrie and starring Mel Gibson, opens in theaters Oct. 4. Read more
London archdiocese releases choir videos to share ‘power of worship through music’
“The Church’s musical tradition is a treasure of inestimable value, and musicians have a duty to preserve this great tradition,”... Read more
Asteroids named for four religious sisters who mapped half a million stars
The four nuns spent up to 11 years researching 481,215 celestial bodies for the Vatican Observatory. Read more
Church leaders in UK call for ‘no’ vote on assisted dying bill
U.K. Church and pro-life leaders have warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer that plans to introduce assisted suicide will put vulnerable... Read more
Catholic journalist murdered in Democratic Republic of Congo eulogized as ‘man of peace’
Edmond Bahati Mbarushimana, a journalist for Radio Maria Goma, was hailed as “a faithful servant, committed and conscientious in everything... Read more
Canadian archbishop on assisted suicide: ‘It is a travesty’
Physician-assisted suicide is the fifth-leading cause of death in Canada. Read more
