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In UN address, Holy See voices support for ceasefire in Yemen
A nationwide ceasefire is essential to ease the suffering of the people of Yemen, which has been in a civil... Read more
N. Ireland bishops: Hold politicians responsible for abortion law
Voters must hold politicians responsible for failing to stop the British Parliament’s radical expansion of legal abortion in Northern Ireland,... Read more
Brain death diagnosis for second Michigan teen raises questions
For the second time in a month, a family in Michigan is fighting to keep their teenage son on life... Read more
Will Colorado tax sacramental wine? A legislative committee is studying the idea
A bicameral committee in Colorado’s legislature is considering two bills that would tax sacramental wine and insurance premiums paid to... Read more
Alabama abortion ban blocked in federal court
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Alabama law banning most abortions, which passed in May, from going into effect... Read more
Archbishop Gomez asks for prayers for those impacted by Calif. fires
As 16 wildfires continue to incinerate thousands of acres of land in California, destroying businesses and homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more
Biden denied communion at SC parish over abortion stance
A South Carolina Catholic priest reportedly denied Holy Communion to presidential candidate Joe Biden on Sunday, because of the candidate’s... Read more
Pregnant college students need to know their rights, pro-life group says
As many pregnant students say they face pressure to have abortions to advance their education and careers, one pro-life group... Read more
Dead Theologians Society: The ‘memento mori’ youth group
The incredible story of the Dead Theologians Society. Read more
Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closed after state hearing
A hearing began on Monday in Missouri to determine the fate of the state’s last remaining abortion clinic. Read more
Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders sign declaration against euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide
Leaders of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam presented a signed declaration to Pope Francis Monday expressing their total opposition to euthanasia... Read more
Pope Francis changes name of secret archive to Vatican Apostolic Archive
Pope Francis declared Monday that the Vatican Secret Archive be changed to the title of Vatican Apostolic Archive, to avoid... Read more
US bishops’ conference to vote on president, action items at fall meeting
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will be electing a new president, vice president, and committee chairs, and... Read more
Pope Francis encourages anti-corruption protesters in Lebanon
Pope Francis Sunday encouraged protesters in Lebanon who have taken to the streets to challenge government corruption and mismanagement of... Read more
Pope Francis decries ‘predatory models of development’ in Amazon synod closing Mass
Pope Francis denounced exploitation and “predatory models of development” that plunder the poor and wound “sister earth” in the Amazon... Read more
Pickpocketing on the rise in Lourdes, authorities caution pilgrims
As reports of theft are on the rise at a famous Marian shrine in France, Lourdes authorities have increased security... Read more
Pope asks for focus on 'diagnosis' of Amazon synod report; warns against ‘elite Christians’ focusing on the ‘little things’
In his closing remarks for the Amazon synod Saturday, Pope Francis urged the media not to give undue attention to... Read more
Relics of Canadian saints stolen from Quebec City's Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame in Quebec is working to replace relics of Canadian saints that were stolen after... Read more
Pope Francis apologizes that Amazon synod 'Pachamama' was thrown into Tiber River
After controversial statues were thrown into Rome’s Tiber River, Pope Francis has issued an apology during Friday’s afternoon session of... Read more
‘A path is open for the ordination of women’ synod bishop claims
A Brazilian bishop has called for the ordination of women to the diaconate for service in the Amazon region. The... 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)
