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The Satanic Temple at Sundance: mockumentary or documentary?
The Satanic Temple shocked Catholics when it scheduled a purported black mass at Harvard University in 2014. Read more
Catholic author on homosexuality accused of past relationship with a minor
The author of a book on Catholic teaching regarding homosexuality and chastity is accused of forming a sexual relationship with... Read more
Pope Francis says he loves to pray the Way of the Cross
Everyone should pray the Stations of the Cross, Pope Francis said Wednesday, revealing that he always has with him a... Read more
After 25 years, what JP2’s Letter to Families can teach today’s world
25 years ago next week, on Feb. 2, 1994, Pope John Paul II penned his “Letter to Families,” the subject... Read more
Cardinal Farrell reiterates support for 'Amoris laetitia'
In a recent interview, Cardinal Kevin Farrell offered his view of criticisms of the apostolic exhortation on love in the... Read more
Cardinal Dolan says Cuomo leveled 'insults' against the Church
The Archbishop of New York said Monday that New York’s governor has insulted the Church, flaunted publicly his dissent from... Read more
How a Pennsylvania tax credit program works for Catholic schools
For Catholics sympathetic to Catholic schools, the financial expense of tuition is always a concern. But continuing efforts from donors... Read more
Pope Francis: True love is found in fidelity
Unity and fidelity in a Christian marriage can offer an example of true love to the world, Pope Francis said... Read more
Court dismisses challenge to Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal
A petition to overturn last year’s acquittal of blasphemy charges against Catholic wife and mother Asia Bibi was dismissed by... Read more
Priest steps down from CDF following accusations of sexual harassment in confession
An Austrian priest and theologian has resigned from his position at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, amid... Read more
'Stop the repression,' Venezuelan bishops plead
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference is calling for an end to violence surrounding protests after... Read more
Lebanese man finds hand of Providence in mystical experience
Raymond Nader had spent years searching for the meaning of life, when during a moment of prayer in an old... Read more
Six DRC bishops recognize election of Tshisekedi as president
Six bishops from the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recognized the election of Felix Tshisekedi... Read more
Love God? Let your music aim high, Archbishop Sample says
Sacred music has a special role in the Catholic liturgy, and Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon has written... Read more
Archbishop Coakley: Keep tilling the 'good soil' of discipleship
Being and making disciples of Christ is a life-long project that requires a continued renewal of focus and recommitment to... Read more
Report: Pro-choice Irish pol denied Eucharist
A pro-choice Irish legislator has been denied the reception of Holy Communion, after he announced that he had voted in... Read more
Middle Eastern pilgrims clear hurdles to attend World Youth Day
For many pilgrims at the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama City, attending the international event was as simple as... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Panama
CNA's full transcript of the Pope's July 28 in-flight press conference from Panama City to Rome. Read more
Pope Francis outlines key priorities for February sex abuse summit
Speaking on the papal flight returning from Panama, the pope said he wanted the world’s bishops to receive a “catechesis”... Read more
Pope says he is against making priestly celibacy optional in the Latin rite
Pope Francis said Monday he is opposed to the idea of optional priestly celibacy in the Latin rite, and he... Read more
