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Irish bishop calls for protection of the unborn ahead of abortion referendum

Feb 14, 2018

Human life “from its tiniest origins” must be protected, Bishop Brendan Kelly of Galway and Kilmacduagh said at his installation... Read more

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Expert says religious freedom critical for Vatican-China bishop deal

Feb 14, 2018

By Elise Harris

A missionary priest and expert on the Church in China has expressed cautioun, and a limited optimism, about a rumored... Read more

English bishop: marriage is God's gift, let us foster it

Feb 14, 2018

Young people still desire to marry despite the crisis surrounding marriage in the contemporary U.K., and Catholics need to defend... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Ash Wednesday at the Church of Sant'Anselmo all'Aventino on February 14, 2018.

Pope on Ash Wednesday: Lent is the perfect time to 'come home'

Feb 14, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At Mass for Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis invited everyone to live the 40 days of Lent as a time to... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany Jan. 6, 2018.

Mass-goers have a right to a well-prepared homily, Pope says

Feb 14, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis again offered some reflections and tips for the Liturgy of the Word, saying faithful who attend... Read more

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Rocket launch prompts talk of living on Mars – what’s a Catholic to think?

Feb 14, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

A major rocket launch by entrepreneur Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, on Feb. 6 has been hailed as a major... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez.

LA Archbishop calls for compromise and compassion in Senate immigration debate

Feb 13, 2018

As the US Senate begins a debate on immigration, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said that “Dreamers” should not... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput.

Break ‘concordats with sin’ this Lent, Chaput says

Feb 13, 2018

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has encouraged Catholics to learn from history this Lent: to refuse to negotiate with evil,... Read more

Supreme Court delays execution of inmate over dementia claims

Feb 13, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court has delayed the execution of an Alabama man who killed a police officer in 1985, on... Read more

US Capitol dome.

Catholic leaders voice concern over federal budget proposal

Feb 13, 2018

The federal budget proposal released by the Trump administration on Monday has been met with worry from U.S. bishops who... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass with Patriarch Youssef Absi at Casa Santa Marta Feb. 13, 2018.

Pope offers Mass alongside patriarch of Melkite Greek Church

Feb 13, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At Mass at Santa Marta Tuesday, Pope Francis concelebrated Mass with the patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Youssef... Read more

Saint Andrew Kim Taegon.

Amidst the Pyeongchang Games, remembering Korea’s martyrs

Feb 13, 2018

As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games continue in Pyeongchang, the world is watching Korea for more than just sports.  Read more

Australian bishops dedicate start of Lent to abuse victims

Feb 13, 2018

The bishops of Australia have called on the faithful of the country to begin the season of Lent with four... Read more

Bishop Kevin Rhoades; CNA file photo. University of Notre Dame;

Bishop Rhoades: 'I strongly disagree' with Notre Dame contraception decision

Feb 12, 2018

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend issued a statement on Thursday criticizing the University of... Read more

Florida resolution could label pornography a 'public health risk'

Feb 12, 2018

By Perry West

A proposed resolution in Florida would declare pornography a public health risk, allowing for greater education and research into the... Read more

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago.

Cardinal Cupich launches Amoris Laetitia seminars for US bishops

Feb 12, 2018

The Archbishop of Chicago has invited some U.S. bishops to a series of conferences on the 2016 apostolic exhortation Amoris... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis: To fight human trafficking, listening to survivors is key

Feb 12, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Monday, Pope Francis urged all people, and youth in particular, to meet with victims of human trafficking in order... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Analysis: Two former IOR senior managers found guilty of mismanagement

Feb 12, 2018

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A Vatican Court has found two former IOR senior managers liable for mismanagement, and ordered them to compensate the IOR... Read more

Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, Lourdes, France.

The 70th miracle: Lourdes healing officially declared supernatural

Feb 12, 2018

By CNA Staff

A miracle was officially recognized at the Marian shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France this week, the 70th... Read more

Photo courtesy of Xavier University

The historically black Catholic university founded by a saint

Feb 12, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Of the 106 historically black colleges in the United States, only one is Roman Catholic - Xavier University of Louisiana.  Read more