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Conference on anniversary of Benedict’s death focuses on legacy defined by love of Christ
Friends, scholars and former colleagues of Pope Benedict XVI gathered in the Campo Santo Teutonico in Vatican City, from Dec.... Read more
Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty in Hong Kong national security trial
Lai’s trial in Hong Kong began last month, launching what is expected to be a protracted legal exhibition capping several... Read more
When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views
Just how many days is Christmas? When should you take the tree down and remove the decorations? Read more
New Catholic trade schools are sprouting up across the country — here are four
Amid skilled-labor shortages in the U.S., new Catholic trade schools are offering a new path for students. Read more
The Church in the Holy Land rings in the new year with pleas for peace
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa challenged Christians of the Holy Land to “make a difference.” Read more
Pope Francis: Entrust 2024 to the Mother of God
The pope made his appeal during Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 1 for the solemnity of Mary, Mother... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on Mary’s motherhood, prays for Nicaragua during New Year’s Angelus
Just days after Christmas, Nicaragua’s Sandinista regime abducted four priests, whose whereabouts are still unknown. Read more
Pope Francis asks Mary’s intercession in World Day of Peace video
Pope Francis implores the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to human conflicts in a new video released... Read more
Investment firm develops Catholic faith-aligned 401(k) plan
A Denver-based investment firm is working to develop a 401(k) retirement plan that filters out stocks that promote behavior in... Read more
Why are the solemnity of Mary and the World Day of Peace celebrated on the same day?
Jan. 1 marks more than the start of a new year — it is also the solemnity of Mary, Mother... Read more
Pope Francis: Faith allows Christians to live transition into the new year ‘differently’
Pope Francis rang in the new year and gave thanks for 2023 at a special New Year’s Eve Vatican liturgy. Read more
Pope Francis says Benedict XVI ‘blesses us and accompanies us’ from heaven
In his final Angelus address of 2023, Pope Francis paid tribute to Pope Benedict XVI on the one-year anniversary of... Read more
4 kernels of wisdom from Pope Benedict XVI’s last message to the world
On the first anniversary of the former pope's death, we look at his final work, “What Is Christianity? The Last... Read more
Thousands of ‘Star Singers’ continue tradition of bringing Christ’s blessings for new year
Every year in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, thousands of children go from door to door dressed as the three Wise... Read more
CNA’s top 10 Catholic stories of 2023
2023 was filled with highs and lows for the Catholic community. Here is a list of our top Catholic stories... Read more
Here’s where Christians continued to face persecution in 2023
Christians have been persecuted by adversarial groups since the time of the apostles, and in varied parts of the world... Read more
What countries did Pope Francis visit in 2023 and what did he say?
Despite advanced age and health challenges, the pope visited six countries on three continents in 2023. Read more
Catholics continue to rally around Afghan refugee families in St. Louis
Exhausted Afghan men, women, and children continue to arrive to the United States. In many places, Christians are the ones... Read more
Chris Christie ties his shift on gay marriage to Vatican ruling on same-sex blessings
Christie, who identifies as Catholic, told New Hampshire voters: “I don’t have any objection to it any longer. In the... Read more
UPDATE: 4 priests arrested in 2 days by Nicaraguan dictatorship
“We can denote this last year as the year with the most attacks against the Catholic Church in the recent... Read more
