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An encounter at an abortion clinic changed this Catholic actor’s life
Eduardo Verastegui, the producer and star of the film “Bella,” on Saturday recalled a moment where he realized his movie... Read more
Sunday Mass should be the culmination of all parish activities, Cardinal Parolin says
After pandemic lockdowns led to the suspension of Catholic liturgies in many parts of the world, the Sunday Mass must... Read more
Vandals steal cross from altar of Catholic church in the Holy Land
The cross had been embedded in an outdoor altar made of volcanic basalt rock that was used for Catholic Masses... Read more
Biden ambassador pick a wealthy LGBT activist linked to 'hostile takeover' of religion
President Joe Biden’s pick for Ambassador to Switzerland is Scott Miller, whose Gill Foundation has poured millions of dollars into... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not water down the truth of the Eucharist
Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to not water down the teaching that the Eucharist is Jesus’ Body and Blood. Read more
Pope Francis praises martyred Korean priest at Vatican Mass
Pope Francis said St. Andrew Kim Taegon spread the faith “in difficult times, marked by persecution and suffering” for the... Read more
Cardinal Burke off COVID-19 ventilator and back in hospital room, family says
Cardinal Burke's condition is improving, according to the latest update on his battle with COVID-19. Read more
Vatican sanctions retired Polish archbishop after ‘Vos estis’ cover-up inquiry
The Vatican has imposed penalties on another Catholic bishop in Poland for mishandling abuse cases. Read more
Legislators in Mexican state pledge not to discuss decriminalizing abortion
A pro-life activist welcomed Wednesday a commitment from legislators in the state of Mexico not to discuss any bill to... Read more
Prayers continue for Cardinal Burke
Prayers for Raymond Cardinal Burke continue to pour in amid unconfirmed reports that his condition is improving. Read more
Chicago priest with a 'pastoral heart' named to Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Father Andrew Liaugminas of the Archdiocese of Chicago has been appointed to serve at the doctrine section of the Catholic... Read more
An Afghan appeals to Pope Francis: Save a Catholic family stuck in Kabul
An Afghan Christian refugee whose parents were killed by the Taliban in the 1990s is appealing to Pope Francis to... Read more
Police chaplain 'mortified' he mistakenly gave Chicago mayor Communion at Officer Ella French’s funeral
"You know something, I am to blame for that and I am mortified," Fr. Dan Brandt told CNA Friday, explaining... Read more
Proposal for at-home medical abortion puts 'profit ahead of people', says prolife Democrat
A move to eliminate the in-person requirement for medical abortions and to allow abortion pills to be distributed through the... Read more
Vaccine pass required for tourist visits to some Italian cathedrals
Proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is now required for tourists who wish to visit the Duomo... Read more
Appeals court upholds Texas law prohibiting 'live dismemberment' abortions
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a Texas law that prohibits a kind of dilation-and-evacuation abortion known as ‘live... Read more
Chicago, Philly archdioceses tell priests not to provide religious exemption from COVID vaccines
The archdioceses of both Philadelphia and Chicago have instructed their clerics not to assist parishioners seeking religious exemptions from receiving... Read more
Campaign for legal euthanasia, assisted suicide takes step forward in Italy
Campaigners in Italy have passed the first hurdle in an effort to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia. Read more
Christian response to transgender conflicts needs charity and clarity, Arlington diocese says
Catholics need to show charity for self-identified transgender people without compromising their faith or adopting “simplistic” solutions offered by activists... Read more
Terrified Christians in Afghanistan brace for attacks: 'We are coming for you'
Numerous Christian aid organizations and leaders have spoken about the imminent threat to the Christian community in Afghanistan after the... Read more
