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2022 World Peace Day message: Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
The World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on Jan. 1. Read more
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Jesus actor in 'The Chosen' talks about show's Christmas special
The internet series “The Chosen” recently hit theaters with a Christmas special that follows the birth of Christ through the... Read more
CNA staff picks: The best Christmas movies to watch this year
Christmastime is upon us. In the spirit of the holiday, the writers and editors of CNA would like to share... Read more
Why Catholics should contemplate the four last things during Advent
Catholics should contemplate death in preparation for Baby Jesus’ birth, according to Sr. Danielle Victoria. Read more
Catholic University president apologizes for 'needless controversy' of twice-stolen icon
John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America, has apologized for the school's display of an icon some say... Read more
Pro-life candidate defeated by pro-abortion rival Gabriel Boric in Chile's presidential election
José Antonio Kast, a lawyer and pro-life Catholic politician, conceded defeat Dec. 19 to leftist candidate Gabriel Boric, a proponent... Read more
Brick by brick, this Lego master and disability advocate is building up the Church
Each year for the Christmas season, John Kraemer builds a giant, intricately designed Catholic church out of 30,000 Lego pieces. Read more
Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special
Pope Francis spoke to four people who have faced difficult circumstances in life, including a woman who was a victim... Read more
Pope Francis’ 85th birthday party included lots of kids and cake
Pope Francis on Sunday joined a belated celebration of his 85th birthday, thrown by the children and families helped by... Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
A good way to get out of a negative mood is to help others, following the example of Mary, who... Read more
FSSP: New liturgy document 'does not directly address' former Ecclesia Dei communities
One of the largest traditional societies of apostolic life responded to the latest document issued by the Congregation for Divine... Read more
New Jersey allows non-doctors to perform abortion
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), who describes himself as someone who has spent a “lifetime in the Catholic Church,”... Read more
Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Here's what you need to know
New moves by Pope Francis mean changes for Catholics dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass —and for the priests and... Read more
Traditionis custodes: Vatican further tightens restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
The explanatory document, which bans confirmations and ordinations according to pre-Vatican II Roman Missals, was published Dec. 18 with Pope... Read more
New documentary chronicles life of Catholic scientist Jerome Lejeune, heroic Down syndrome advocate
A documentary produced by a French filmmaker about Venerable Jerome Lejeune, a Catholic doctor and scientist who left a legacy... Read more
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Bishop Paprocki: Illinois repeal of parental notice abortion law 'a dark and disgraceful moment'
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a repeal of the state’s Parental Notice of Abortion Act, a move which... Read more
Cardinal Pell to Becciu: What was that $2M payment actually for?
Cardinal George Pell says that he does not harbor any ill will toward the man whose sexual assault accusation sent... Read more
Second 'George Floyd' Christ was stolen from Catholic University
A second pieta displayed at the Catholic University of America’s law school that some see as depicting George Floyd in... Read more
Vatican insiders: Reports of Cardinal Peter Turkson's resignation 'credible'
Various Vatican sources told CNA that a recent report by a traditionalist blog claiming that Cardinal Peter Turkson was set... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates his 85th birthday with refugees he helped bring to Italy
The group of about ten refugees are being supported directly by Pope Francis. Read more
