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Amazon synod bishops sign new version of Vatican II-era 'Catacombs Pact'
In the Roman catacombs Sunday morning, some bishops participating in the Amazon synod signed a pact about how they want... Read more
Amazon synod's controversial carved figures thrown into Tiber River
A video uploaded to YouTube on Oct. 21 shows two men taking several wooden figures of a nude pregnant woman... Read more
Amazonian 'Way of the Cross' prayed during Vatican's Amazon synod
An “Amazonian Stations of the Cross” was prayed outside the Vatican Saturday, organized as part of a set of semi-official... Read more
On World Mission Day, pope urges Catholics to share Christ's love with all
Jesus Christ desires that all people know him and his love, and every Catholic has the mission of sharing this... Read more
Mexican diocese prays for peace as capture, release of El Chapo's son sparks violence
Following hours of heavy fighting in a city in Northern Mexico as officials detained and then released the son of... Read more
Archdiocese of Washington opposes local bill to legalize prostitution
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was one of many organizations that testified Thursday during a hearing on a bill to... Read more
N Ireland sees effort to recall Assembly ahead of abortion changes
Pro-life groups in Northern Ireland are hopeful that there is sufficient support in the legislature to block an expansion of... Read more
New hotline connects women in crisis pregnancies to resources, community
When Pamela Whitehead takes a call for LoveLine, a new pregnancy helpline, she listens. Read more
Sasse resolution: Church beliefs should not jeopardize tax-exempt status
One U.S. senator is looking to bring up a vote on protecting churches from attempts to police their beliefs, after... Read more
Brazilian bishop: Yes, Amazon people can understand celibacy
A retired bishop from Brazil has spoken out against the claim that married priests are necessary in the Amazon region... Read more
Gonzaga, Catholic Charities team up to offer immigration legal assistance
Gonzaga University Law School in Spokane is partnering with Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington to offer immigration legal assistance to... Read more
Legal assisted suicide puts people with disabilities at risk, report finds
Leaders in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops applauded the National Council on Disability for its recent research on the... Read more
Analysis: A pink dolphin, a carved image, and inculturation at the Amazon synod
At a “moment of Amazon spirituality” Oct. 16, in a church just down the street from St. Peter’s Square, a... Read more
This princess saint was not Harry Potter’s owl: St. Hedwig of Silesia
Readers who find this story through a search engine will likely have been looking for information about Hedwig, Harry Potter’s... Read more
Vatican communications official: Carved figure at Amazon synod not Virgin Mary
Fr. Giacomo Costa, a communications official for the Amazon synod, said Wednesday a wooden figure of a nude pregnant woman,... Read more
Mississippi pro-lifers file suit against abortion clinic protest restrictions
Pro-life advocates in Jackson, Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against a new city ordinance that would restrict protesters’ ability to... Read more
As Angola drought continues, Catholic Church calls for emergency declaration
As a severe drought continues to devastate regions of Angola, the Catholic Church in the country is asking the government... Read more
In face of California fire, LA archdiocese expands fund for victims
As a large fire continue to burn in southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has expanded one of its... Read more
Pope names members of drafting committee for Amazon synod final doc
Pope Francis Tuesday made four personal nominations of members to the group responsible for drafting the final document of the... Read more
Vatican promotes 'smart rosary,' selling for $109
The Vatican promoted the launch of a ‘smart rosary’ bracelet Tuesday compatible with an iOS and Android app, which costs... 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)
