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Pope Francis waves during the Angelus on Sept. 26, 2021

Pope Francis: The Catholic Church must be welcoming

Sep 26, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Division and exclusion come from Satan, Pope Francis warned. Read more

Veterans precede a motorcade for Fr. Emil Kapaun's remains outside his hometown church, St. John Nepomucene, in Pilsen, Kan., Sept. 25, 2021.

Father Kapaun's remains returned to Kansas

Sep 25, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The remains of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun returned to his hometown of Pilsen, Kansas on Saturday, ahead of... Read more

Govenor Gavin Newsom of California.

California governor moves to protect 'privacy' of minors who procure abortions 

Sep 25, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills Sept. 22 that relate to privacy surrounding abortion, both of which... Read more

Surgeon Domenico Veneziano with Cardinal Robert Sarah.

Surgeon who operated on Cardinal Sarah: ‘I could feel his holiness’

Sep 25, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Domenico Veneziano described the cardinal as “a very cultured and profound person.” Read more

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception seen amid Saint John, New Brunswick.

New Brunswick dioceses will not require COVID vaccination to attend Mass

Sep 24, 2021

By Carl Bunderson

The Archdiocese of Moncton announced Friday the four bishops in the province have adopted a common policy for attendance at... Read more

Lorie Smith, owner and founder of 303 Creative.

Don't let Colo. law silence same-sex marriage objections, web designer asks Supreme Court

Sep 24, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

A Colorado web designer who fears prosecution under state anti-discrimination law for stating her faith-based objections to providing services that... Read more

St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kamloops, Canada, in February 2015. Credit: Alan Levine via Flickr (CC BY 2.0).

Canada's bishops apologize for abuses at residential schools

Sep 24, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The Catholic bishops of Canada issued a formal apology to the Indigenous population of the country for the abuses of... Read more

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra

Former HHS official: Biden administration trying to 'bail out' Texas abortion providers

Sep 24, 2021

By Matt Hadro

The Biden administration is looking to “bail out” Texas pro-abortion groups with its new actions, one former senior HHS official... Read more

St. Joseph and the Christ child.

Saint Joseph Summit begins Thursday

Sep 24, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

A California-based ministry, with the support of the Diocese of Orange, is hosting a virtual four-day summit on St. Joseph... Read more

Cardinal Walter Kasper.

Cardinal Kasper supports alternative ‘Synodal Way’ text

Sep 24, 2021

By CNA Staff

The influential theologian is considered to be close to Pope Francis. Read more

A same-sex wedding cake topper.

Catholic school in Illinois hires coach in same-sex marriage, reversing earlier decision

Sep 24, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

A Catholic school in suburban Chicago this week reversed a previous decision not to hire a coach who is civilly... Read more

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House responds to Texas pro-life law, passes bill codifying 'right' to abortion

Sep 24, 2021

By Matt Hadro

The House on Friday passed legislation overriding state pro-life laws and removing limits on abortion up to the point of... Read more

Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas speaks with CNA, Feb. 13, 2015.

Pope Francis mourns Venezuelan cardinal who ‘gave his life to the service of God and the Church’

Sep 24, 2021

By CNA Staff

Cardinal Urosa died almost a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace May 5, 2021.

Pope Francis appoints delegate to oversee Communion and Liberation’s consecrated laity

Sep 24, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The special delegate will oversee the Memores Domini. Read more

Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian.

Pope Francis meets with newly elected Armenian Catholic patriarch

Sep 24, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian was elected in Rome. Read more

Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador.

Salvadoran archbishop thanks president for promise not to approve pro-abortion constitutional changes

Sep 23, 2021

By David Ramos

The Archbishop of San Salvador thanked Saturday the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, for his commitment not to approve... Read more

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More companies speak out against Texas’ pro-life law

Sep 23, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

Yelp, an online directory for food and businesses, is reportedly planning to “double match” employee contributions to pro-abortion groups opposing... Read more

Afghan refugees are being processed inside Hangar 5 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Sept. 8, 2021.

USCCB, Catholic Charities ramp up efforts to welcome Afghan refugees

Sep 23, 2021

By Autumn Jones

Over the next several months, the USCCB and Catholic Charities locations across the U.S. will welcome upwards of 7,500 refugees... Read more

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How Texas Catholics pushed to expand support for mothers

Sep 23, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

In addition to two major pro-life bills, the Texas Catholic Conference has successfully pushed for better support for mothers and... Read more