Catholic News
The Latest
Advent 2023: 5 Catholic resources to help prepare your heart for the birth of Jesus
With the hustle and bustle of holiday festivities, it’s easy to lose track of what truly makes this time of... Read more
New Holy Land virtual Advent pilgrimage hopes to fill ‘holy sites with peace’
With the Israel-Hamas war, pilgrims can’t get to many holy sites this Advent and Christmas, so the Magdala Tourist Center... Read more
Christmas 2023: Handmade gifts from Catholic monasteries
From soap and china to cakes and rosaries, these unique gifts are special to receive — and proceeds support the... Read more
Witnesses testify to torture by Nicaraguan dictatorship at hearing on imprisoned Catholic bishop
Among the witnesses testifying at the hearing titled “An Urgent Appeal to Let Bishop Álvarez Go” were several Nicaraguan exiles. Read more
Denver archbishop: Why I wrote a pastoral letter on marijuana
In a Nov. 28 interview, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver explained what motivated him to write a pastoral letter on... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a swing vote on abortion, dies
President Ronald Reagan nominated O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court in July 1981, fulfilling a campaign promise to name the... Read more
2023 Ratzinger Prize reflects on theological legacy of late Pope Benedict XVI
The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation awarded its annual Ratzinger Prize this week to two Spaniards. Read more
Hard-living Irish musician Shane MacGowan received last rites before he died, family says
MacGowan was raised a Catholic and often used Catholic imagery in his songs, though he did not practice the faith... Read more
U.S. bishops urge public to petition Biden administration over rule denying funds to pregnancy centers
The U.S. bishops are urging the public to petition the Biden administration to revise a rule that the bishops say... Read more
America’s Catholics weigh in on Pope Francis’ climate change priorities
The pope’s foray into climate science variously draws both praise and consternation from Catholics in the U.S. Read more
Indi Gregory remembered as ‘true warrior’ at funeral
The funeral for the 8-month-old baby who lost her life after an end-of-life legal battle was held at Nottingham Cathedral... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to family of Indi Gregory at British baby’s funeral
The pope “sends condolences and the assurance of his spiritual closeness to her parents, Dean and Claire, and to all... Read more
In unique governors’ debate, DeSantis and Newsom bicker, trade criticism
The event, billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” was broadcast on Fox News and moderated by network... Read more
Cardinal Parolin will represent Pope Francis at climate conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities. Read more
Constant thefts in churches plague Mexican archdiocese
The Archdiocese of San Luis Potosí expressed its concern about the constant wave of thefts that is plaguing churches in... Read more
Opus Dei priest dies from heart attack while preaching at retreat
Father Fadi Sarraf, a recently ordained priest of Opus Dei, reportedly died of a heart attack while preaching at a... Read more
NET Ministries launches outreach to U.S. Hispanic youth
According to a Pew Research study, 60% of Catholics under the age of 18 in the United States are Hispanic. Read more
New York diocese offers $200 million to abuse victims in largest-ever settlement offer
The plan includes an immediate cash payout of a minimum of $100,000 to claimants with a lawsuit and a $50,000... Read more
German bishop says divisions within local Church are a ‘disaster for the faithful’
Bishop Stefan Oster did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Church... Read more
