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![“We are worried about every human being in Lebanon because there is a big, big difference between what Lebanese people want and [how] the political parties are behaving these days,” said Holy Spirit University of Kaslik President Father Talal Hachem.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/hachem.jpg?w=220&h=165)
As Israel goes after Hezbollah, Catholic university president in Lebanon advocates for peace
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik President Father Talal Hachem discusses the situation of the Christian community in Lebanon amid the... Read more
Pope Francis opens Synod on Synodality assembly with warning against personal ‘agendas’
The second session of the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops, running from Oct. 2–27, marks a critical phase in the... Read more
North Carolina chancellor on Hurricane Helene disaster: ‘Extremely difficult’
Hurricane Helene passed through multiple southeastern states during its trek through the U.S. last week. The storm killed more than... Read more
Vance, Walz clash over late-term abortion, protections for born-alive infants in debate
During the Oct. 1 CBS debate both candidates quarreled over abortion policy and about which presidential ticket has the best... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer, fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
The pope’s surprise announcement comes the morning after Iran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel. Read more
Catholic University lab gets $31 million contract to clean World War II-era nuclear site
The lab assists with nuclear cleanup efforts in areas around the country by researching safer and more cost-effective methods of... Read more
What is Opus Dei? A CNA explainer
Opus Dei was founded Oct. 2, 1928, by Father Josemaría Escrivá to help lay Catholics understand the baptismal calling of... Read more
9 quotes from saints about guardian angels
Oct. 2 is the feast of the guardian angels, and for the entire month the Catholic Church celebrates these celestial... Read more
Pope Francis: We must acknowledge our sins, ask forgiveness to become missionary Church
During the penitential celebration on the eve of the Synod on Synodality, confessions and testimonies were shared by bishops, religious,... Read more
Georgia judge’s blocking of 6-week abortion law is ‘terrible step backwards,’ bishops say
In the 26-page ruling, Judge Robert McBurney said the six-week law and any pre-viability abortion restriction is arbitrary and unconstitutional. Read more
Church in Mexico calls on country’s new president to address high crime rate
On the occasion of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s Oct. 1 inauguration as president of Mexico, the Catholic Church made several requests... 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=220&h=165)
Cardinal Parolin decries wars, abortion, gender ideology, and repression in UN address
Cardinal Pietro Parolin denounced “an alarming increase in the number of conflicts around the world and the gravity of their... Read more
Caritas Lebanon rushes aid as millions flee escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Caritas Lebanon has joined with other organizations to aid millions of internally displaced persons as the war between Israel and... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October
“We Christians are all responsible for the Church’s mission. Every priest. Everyone,” the pope said in a video released Sept.... Read more
Decoding the Synod on Synodality: CNA’s essential terminology guide
As the Catholic Church kicks off the second session of the Synod on Synodality this week, it’s helpful to understand... Read more
Cardinal Dolan says archdiocese is suing insurer to force it to pay sex abuse claims
Dolan argued that Chubb “scurrilously” claims that the abuse of victims was “expected or intended” by the Catholic Church. Read more
Pope Francis appoints priest who serves disadvantaged youth to Vatican evangelization office
Father Samuele Sangalli has a license in philosophy and also studied educational sciences, which he has put to use as... Read more
Christian faith a hallmark of life of 100-year-old former U.S. president
A clear and consistent profession of Christian faith, both in word and deed, has characterized the life of 100-year-old former... Read more
Pope Francis steers delicate course on women, the Church, and the Synod on Synodality 2024
On Oct. 2, Pope Francis will open the second session of the Synod on Synodality, the last part of the... Read more
China is removing crosses from churches, replacing images of Christ with Xi Jinping
A new report details the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to “exert total control” over the Catholic Church and other religious... Read more
