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Pope Francis calls use of nuclear weapons 'immoral' ahead of Japan trip
In a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of... Read more
President of Vatican's financial watchdog authority ends term
The Vatican announced Monday that René Brüelhart, president of the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has ended a five-year term... Read more
Pope Francis: The poor, unborn, and elderly are neglected in the frenzy of modern life
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the poor and most vulnerable can be left behind... Read more
As Pope Francis calls for a 'synodal' Church, some US dioceses are holding synods
As some U.S. dioceses convene local synods to discuss topics ranging from the family to evangelization, bishops are preaching the... Read more
Pope Francis: Women’s voices are needed in Vatican leadership
Pope Francis said Saturday that more women are needed in positions of leadership in the Vatican. Read more
US bishops and Knights of Columbus voice solidarity with Iraq, Lebanon
The U.S. bishops and the Knights of Columbus have professed their solidarity with the people of Iraq and Lebanon, telling... Read more
Pope Francis braves rain to visit homeless in St. Peter’s Square
On a rainy Friday in Rome, Pope Francis popped over to St. Peter’s Square to greet the poor and homeless... Read more
Court rules Daleiden's undercover videos caused 'substantial harm' to Planned Parenthood
A pro-life organization said that “justice was not done,” after federal court found that pro-life advocate David Daleiden’s Center for... Read more
Archbishop Gomez prays for victims of California high school shooting
The Archbishop of Los Angeles has encouraged the community to pray for victims of a shooting at a high school... Read more
Pope’s private meetings in Thailand, Japan focus on ordinary people
Among Pope Francis’ scheduled meetings during next week’s visit to Japan and Thailand are a series of encounters with ordinary... Read more
Pope Francis' message to those suffering 'at the foot of the cross'
Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers. Read more
Disagreements escalate over Notre-Dame rebuilding project
Tensions are reportedly running high between French authorities overseeing the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, as they create plans... Read more
Planned Parenthood launches web tool to promote abortion clinics
Planned Parenthood is already the largest abortion provider in the U.S., and its new web tool aims to direct more... Read more
Catholic identity carefully guarded at CRS, bishop says
Adhering to Church teaching is a priority for Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and policies are in place to ensure it... Read more
Pope’s cousin, a Salesian missionary, to join papal entourage in Thailand
Salesian Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, Pope Francis’ second cousin who has been a missionary in Thailand for over 50 years,... Read more
Pope Francis names Spanish Jesuit head of Vatican's economy secretariat
Pope Francis Nov. 14 appointed Spanish Jesuit Fr. Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves as prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy,... Read more
Ohio bill would target proposal on abortion reversal notification
Two Democratic lawmakers in Ohio have introduced legislation that would prohibit the state from requiring doctors to provide patients with... Read more
Daytime vandalization of Irish Carmelite monastery shocks locals
A group broke into an Irish Carmelite monastery during the daytime, vandalized its chapel and shouted slurs at the elderly... Read more
Bishop DiMarzio denies allegations of sexual abuse
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn is rejecting an allegation that he sexually molested a minor in the 1970s, calling it... Read more
UPDATED: Australian High Court refers Cardinal Pell's appeal of sex abuse conviction
The Australian High Court announced Wednesday that Cardinal George Pell has been granted leave to appeal an August decision by... 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=175&h=100)
