Catholic News
The Latest
Social conservatives celebrate solid victory in Irish constitutional referendum
Voters defeated two measures that would have deleted an existing mention of mothers in the Irish Constitution and widened the... Read more
How the early Christians lived their lives: 5 ways to be a witness today
The example set by the early followers of Jesus of Nazareth has inspired and resonated with Catholics of all times,... Read more
‘The Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish talks Season Four and her own personal faith journey
Tabish called Mary Magdalene’s character arc a “very realistic portrayal of growth, which is so often two steps forward, one... Read more
South Sudan bishop: Our people ‘on brink of destitution, slowly perishing’
In a March 8 letter, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala described the desperate situation of his people in South Sudan. Read more
March for Life in Spain takes the mask off culture of death
“It’s time to unmask the lies, horrors, businesses, and ideologies that sustain the culture of death,” said the organizers of... Read more
Archbishop of Port-au-Prince: ‘There is real danger of civil war in Haiti’
Port-au-Prince Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor shared his perspective on the difficult situation facing his country and the pastoral work of... Read more
Vatican’s Venice Biennale pavilion leads visitors in Catholic tradition of visiting prisoners
Visitors will enter an active women’s prison on Venice’s Giudecca island, where inmates will play an active role in the... Read more
What to expect at the 2024 Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
The congress is the culmination of a multiyear “Eucharistic Revival” initiative of the U.S. Catholic bishops. Read more
Gaza teen waits to follow vocation: ‘My faith is flourishing amidst the challenges of war’
Suhail Shadi Abu Dawod was planning to join the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE) in Italy — then the... Read more
Pope Francis: We have a duty to help women accept the gift of life
Pope Francis said Sunday that governments and civil society have a fundamental duty to help ensure that women are able... Read more
Facing drug gang violence ‘God is the people’s only defense,’ Mexican bishop says
On Feb. 28 a parish in La Ruana announced the suspension of religious services, stating that “we are in a... Read more
Historic ‘Requiem for the Forgotten’ Mass to premiere in Miami
The Requiem by composer Frank La Rocca “is something that’s not been done in music history for centuries,” according to... Read more
Camino Croatia: A medieval pilgrimage route restored
Unbeknownst to many, Croatia boasts one of those ancient routes leading to the famous Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ remark a call for negotiations, not Ukraine’s surrender
The Holy Father made the remarks last month in a newly released television interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI. Read more
Irish voters keep motherhood, traditional family in constitution
Irish voters by large margins rejected proposed changes to the 1937 Irish Constitution. Read more
8 of the most popular novenas
Novenas are a traditional form of Catholic prayer and are usually prayed for nine straight days — there are exceptions,... Read more
Argentine President Milei: Abortion is aggravated homicide
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, says abortion “is murder aggravated by the bond” between mother and child. Read more
How St. Frances of Rome became the inspiration for ‘a blessing on cars’
Francesca Romana dreamed of becoming a nun but found sanctity in her vocation to marriage and for her service to... Read more
Iowa House passes bill to affirm personhood at moment of fertilization
The Iowa House of Representatives passed legislation that would recognize the personhood of unborn children at the moment of fertilization. Read more
Catholic Charities Chicago to cut 300 jobs amid transition away from government contracts
“Over the last decade, navigating the government services sector has grown more complex, and funding has not kept up with... Read more
