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Report finds rising anti-Christian violence in India
Christians were the targets of 305 violent incidents in nine months. Read more
Pope Francis to beatify ‘smiling pope’ John Paul I in September 2022
The pope who reigned for 33 days will be beatified in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Vatican tightens COVID-19 rules for offices of Roman Curia
Cardinal Parolin issued a decree outlining the new measures. Read more
For Tampa's homeless, small cottages could give hope for a better future
A new housing complex of small cottages and tents aims to help several hundred homeless people in Tampa, in a... Read more
Pope Francis: Roman Curia needs ‘synodal conversion’
He said that Vatican officials should set an example for Catholics worldwide. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office
The dicastery will be led for now by Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny. Read more
FSSP priest pleads not guilty to federal child pornography charges
Father James Jackson pleaded not guilty Dec. 21 to federal charges of distributing child pornography and possessing and accessing with... Read more
Why did Facebook 'kill' charity's petition drive against the forced marriage of Christian women and girls?
The Aid to the Church in Need UK says it's been de-platformed from Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram without being given... Read more
Galveston-Houston archdiocese mourns death of retired auxiliary Bishop Sheltz
Bishop George Sheltz, an auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, died Tuesday at age 75. Read more
Vatican reaffirms support for COVID-19 vaccines amid spread of omicron variant
It issued a statement amid global concern about the Omicron variant. Read more
Pope Francis urges European countries to take ‘shared responsibility’ for refugees and migrants
The pope made the appeal at his general audience. Read more
UC-Irvine fires Catholic ethicist who filed 'natural immunity' challenge to COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a Catholic psychiatrist and medical ethicist who is suing the University of California for denying him a... Read more
Pope Francis meets Metropolitan Hilarion as hopes rise for second summit with Moscow patriarch
The pope held a historic first meeting with Patriarch Kirill in 2016. Read more
Six priests of Beaumont diocese died this year
Six priests from the Diocese of Beaumont died this year, including three who were in active ministry at the time... Read more
We asked our readers about their favorite Christmas carols. Here's what you said.
Recently, we at CNA conducted a (very unscientific, but nonetheless illuminating) poll of our readers to get a sense of... Read more
Archbishop asks president-elect Boric to recognize Chile's 'religious soul'
Archbishop Fernando Natalio Chomali Garib of Concepción has expressed his hope that Gabriel Boric Font, Chile’s president elect, "will recognize... Read more
Christmas falls on a Saturday this year. What does that mean for Mass obligations?
This weekend, Latin rite Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass on both Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, and on... Read more
Court declares German city’s restrictions on pro-life prayer vigil unlawful
The court upheld the right to free assembly. Read more
Cardinal Turkson: Pope Francis will decide if I continue to lead Vatican dicastery
The Ghanaian cardinal confirmed that his five-year term is expiring. Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
Bishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton. Read more
