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Wuerl knew McCarrick abuse allegations in 2004
An allegation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick was reported to Cardinal Donald Wuerl in 2004, despite Wuerl’s insistence he... Read more
First African American bishop to lead US diocese in 20th century dies
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze, the first black bishop to lead a diocese in the United States in the 20th century,... Read more
Youth synod document says faith can combat relativism
The Synod of Bishops released Thursday an English translation of the final document of the 2018 session on young people,... Read more
DRC bishops question presidential election results
The bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among several major observers casting doubt on the results of... Read more
How cutting FEMA aid could impact California families
President Donald Trump has threatened to stop sending federal money to the state of California for wildfire recovery, a move... Read more
Oxford supports emeritus professor accused of 'transphobia'
Oxford University is standing by an emeritus law professor after more than 400 people have signed a petition calling for... Read more
Congresswoman blasts ‘religious bigotry’ against Knights of Columbus, Catholic nominees
Democratic lawmakers are divided over questions some see as a religious litmus test applied to candidates for the federal bench.... Read more
The Church and sexuality: An interview with Cardinal Brandmüller
In an interview with CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language sister agency, the church historian explained his remarks - and pointed to... Read more
Cardinal Tagle at Black Nazarene celebration: Be a devotee, not a fanatic
Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila told pilgrims at a popular annual procession in the Philippines to take caution against becoming... Read more
God is waiting to hear your prayers, pope says
Persevere in prayer, remembering that God the Father is waiting to answer his children – even if the result is... Read more
What is Opus Dei? A CNA Explainer
Opus Dei is in the news this week. What is it? Read more
New Mexico bishop opposes abortion legalization bill
Proposed legislation in New Mexico would repeal the state’s laws criminalizing abortion, which date to the 1960s but have not... Read more
Pope Francis: Serve the sick with generosity
To serve the poor and sick in a generous manner is a powerful form of evangelization, Pope Francis said Tuesday... Read more
New Mexico bill could allow 'suicide tourism,' critics warn
Proposed legislation in New Mexico could legalize assisted suicide in the state, and may even allow for the prescription of... Read more
The pilot bishop of the South Pacific
Known as the “flying bishop” of Solomon Islands, Bishop Luciano Capelli visits Catholics across dozens in islands by piloting a... Read more
Trial begins for French cardinal accused of abuse cover-up
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, begins trial Monday on charges of failing to report allegations that a priest... Read more
Pope Francis sends Christmas greetings to Coptic Christians
Pope Francis sent Christmas and New Year’s greetings to Coptic Christians and all Egyptians upon the inauguration of a major... Read more
Like the magi, follow Christ's light, Pope Francis says
To be clothed in the divine light of Christ, follow the example of the three magi, who put aside worldly... Read more
Caggiano condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Bridgeport cathedral
The Bishop of Bridgeport condemned anti-Semitism Saturday, after a swastika was found painted on the doors of Bridgeport’s cathedral. Read more
Scarlett Johansson: Deepfake pornographers prey on the vulnerable
Scarlett Johansson said recently that online pornographers prey on the vulnerable for profit. Read more
