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Jimmy Lai’s godfather assesses trial: ‘He’s a real champion of freedom’
Jimmy Lai, 76, was first arrested in August 2020 under China’s newly instituted Hong Kong national security law. Read more
Wyoming governor pledges to appeal after judge blocks state pro-life laws
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
What do we know about the presentation of Mary?
When we celebrate the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we give honor and respect to the Virgin, who is... Read more
Nairobi archbishop declines Kenyan president’s donations to Catholic parish
Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira has declined the equivalent of $38,500 that Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto offered to a parish... Read more
Jimmy Lai takes the stand in yearslong Hong Kong national security trial
Catholic pro-democracy and human rights activity Jimmy Lai took the stand Wednesday arguing in his own defense against allegations of... Read more
Vietnam, with one of the highest abortion rates, leads UN initiative on premature births
“It’s a completely mixed message,” Joseph Meaney, a senior fellow at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, told “EWTN News Nightly”... Read more
Pope Francis reads Ukrainian student’s moving testimony of faith at general audience
“Through this pain, I am learning greater love. Pain is not only a road to anger and despair; if based... Read more
Vatican simplifies funeral rite for popes
The second edition of the “Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis” (“Order of Funerals for Roman Pontiffs”) is a revision of the... Read more
Church leaders will appeal Indian Supreme Court order for tax on salaries of clergy
“This judgment without a detailed hearing of our plea is very disappointing. We have no option but to challenge this... Read more
How will Trump impact abortion, gender, and migration policies in Latin America?
The incoming administration of Donald Trump will have repercussions well beyond the nation’s borders, including in Latin America. Read more
Red Wednesday in the Land of the Martyrs
Nov. 20 marks Red Wednesday, a growing effort to show solidarity with the suffering Church. Read more
Catholic NASA scientist delves into investigation of potential life on other planets
Jonathan Lunine, the chief scientist for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spoke to 100 Catholic scientists at an event in Washington,... Read more
Nearly half of 2,500 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe were in France, report says
The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe report said 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes occurred from 2023 to... Read more
‘Hope Never Disappoints’ is Holy Father’s new book for 2025 Jubilee Year
Published ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year, “Hope Never Disappoints: Pilgrims Toward a Better World” focuses on the pope’s views... Read more
Pope Francis announces 2025 canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati
The surprise announcement came at the conclusion of the pope’s weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square as Francis celebrated... Read more
Texas Supreme Court allows previously-delayed execution of Robert Roberson to proceed
The Texas House of Representatives Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence last month issued a subpoena for Robert Roberson to appear before... Read more
New Jersey bishop says hundreds of diocesan donations have gone missing from drop box
A letter to diocesan residents from Bishop Kevin Sweeney, obtained by CNA, said the missing funds were part of the... Read more
Pope Francis laicizes schismatic Argentine priest
Fernando María Cornet wrote a book in 2023 titled “Habemus Antipapam?” (“Do We Have an Antipope?”), Argentine newspaper La Nación... Read more
Brooklyn pastor removed after secretly loaning $2 million of parish funds to lawyer
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello has been relieved of “any pastoral oversight or governance role” at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish... Read more
Pope Francis conveys closeness to Ukraine in letter marking 1,000th day of war
In a letter sent to Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, Pope Francis expressed his great sorrow for the... Read more
