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What is Opus Dei? A CNA explainer
Opus Dei was founded Oct. 2, 1928, by Father Josemaría Escrivá to help lay Catholics understand the baptismal calling of... Read more
9 quotes from saints about guardian angels
Oct. 2 is the feast of the guardian angels, and for the entire month the Catholic Church celebrates these celestial... Read more
Pope Francis: We must acknowledge our sins, ask forgiveness to become missionary Church
During the penitential celebration on the eve of the Synod on Synodality, confessions and testimonies were shared by bishops, religious,... Read more
Georgia judge’s blocking of 6-week abortion law is ‘terrible step backwards,’ bishops say
In the 26-page ruling, Judge Robert McBurney said the six-week law and any pre-viability abortion restriction is arbitrary and unconstitutional. Read more
Church in Mexico calls on country’s new president to address high crime rate
On the occasion of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s Oct. 1 inauguration as president of Mexico, the Catholic Church made several requests... Read more
![“Approximately 1 in 7 Christians [more than 365 million people] are subject to significant levels of persecution on the basis of religious beliefs. The number of attacks against Christian churches and property increased significantly in 2023, with more Christians than ever suffering violent attacks,” said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his Sept. 28, 2024 address to the United Nations General Assembly.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/card.parolin.jpg?w=220&h=165)
Cardinal Parolin decries wars, abortion, gender ideology, and repression in UN address
Cardinal Pietro Parolin denounced “an alarming increase in the number of conflicts around the world and the gravity of their... Read more
Caritas Lebanon rushes aid as millions flee escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Caritas Lebanon has joined with other organizations to aid millions of internally displaced persons as the war between Israel and... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October
“We Christians are all responsible for the Church’s mission. Every priest. Everyone,” the pope said in a video released Sept.... Read more
Decoding the Synod on Synodality: CNA’s essential terminology guide
As the Catholic Church kicks off the second session of the Synod on Synodality this week, it’s helpful to understand... Read more
Cardinal Dolan says archdiocese is suing insurer to force it to pay sex abuse claims
Dolan argued that Chubb “scurrilously” claims that the abuse of victims was “expected or intended” by the Catholic Church. Read more
Pope Francis appoints priest who serves disadvantaged youth to Vatican evangelization office
Father Samuele Sangalli has a license in philosophy and also studied educational sciences, which he has put to use as... Read more
Christian faith a hallmark of life of 100-year-old former U.S. president
A clear and consistent profession of Christian faith, both in word and deed, has characterized the life of 100-year-old former... Read more
Pope Francis steers delicate course on women, the Church, and the Synod on Synodality 2024
On Oct. 2, Pope Francis will open the second session of the Synod on Synodality, the last part of the... Read more
China is removing crosses from churches, replacing images of Christ with Xi Jinping
A new report details the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to “exert total control” over the Catholic Church and other religious... Read more
Theologian participating in Synod on Synodality heralds heterodox views
Spanish theologian Cristina Inogés argued in a recent document that “Christianity should never have become a religion.” Read more
Reconciliation on the rise? Catholics coming back to confession, poll suggests
In some corners of the country, the statistics were a welcome sign that the Church’s efforts are working. Read more
Friar and podcast host says St. Thérèse gave him confidence to become a priest
Father Michael-Joseph Paris, OCD, will help guide listeners through “Story of a Soul” in an upcoming podcast on St. Thérèse... Read more
Vatican announces apostolic visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
The Vatican announced it will carry out an apostolic visitation to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, whose priests celebrate... Read more
Synod on Synodality retreat aims for ‘renewed’ Pentecost through Mary and the rosary
Cardinal Mario Grech opened a two-day retreat on Monday for participants of the second session of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Over 3,000 Catholics celebrate rosary with Dominican order at pilgrimage in Washington, DC
The daylong pilgrimage, organized by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, saw a growth in participation from... Read more
