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Angels accompany us on the path to salvation, Pope says
Christians and angels cooperate “together in God’s salvific design,” Pope Francis told Catholics in his morning homily, on the Feast... Read more
Pope Francis: Evangelization is about knowing the human heart
On Friday, Pope Francis said that the work of evangelization belongs to all people, and that the richness found in... Read more
Christian leaders pray for Hugh Hefner, pornography’s victims
Christian leaders in the fight against pornography have called the death of Hugh Hefner “tragic,” while reminding Catholics to take... Read more
Pope zeroes-in on 'fake news' for next communications day
With social platforms increasingly targeting so-called “fake news,” Pope Francis has decided to weigh-in, dedicating his message for the 2018... Read more
Knights of Columbus aid natural disaster victims in Puerto Rico and Mexico
To provide relief after a spate of recent natural disasters, the Knights of Columbus have raised over $2.8 million worth... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Iraqi Christians are called to be 'artisans' of reconciliation
During a conference on rebuilding Christian villages on the Plains of Nineveh, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more
Baptist theologian: Fr. Martin's ideas 'require a total redefinition of doctrine'
A Baptist theologian, Dr. Albert Mohler, has claimed that Fr. James Martin’s teaching on sexuality is “an entire re-orientation of... Read more
Vatican office for evangelization of peoples gets a new undersecretary
On Thursday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Ryszard Szmydki, a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, as the... Read more
Trump administration drops refugee cap to 45,000
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it plans to resettle a maximum of 45,000 refugees in 2018, fewer than in... Read more
In a grandmother’s dress, the hidden story of a Ukrainian priest’s martyrdom
Dr. George Isajiw, the grandson of a slain Ukrainian priest, always knew that his grandfather was martyred by the Soviet... Read more
With clock ticking on DACA, Republican senators offer path to citizenship
With the future uncertain for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as minors, three Republican Senators say they have... Read more
Euthanasia movement is weaker than it seems, expert says
A leading opponent of assisted suicide says that while the movement supporting euthanasia seems strong, the reality is that, at... Read more
How the US Church is 'sharing the journey' with immigrants
Catholic leaders in the U.S. are hoping that the newly announced “Share the Journey” campaign will foster a welcoming attitude... Read more
A note from CNA's Executive Director on the 'filial correction'
I never signed this letter, nor do I intend to ever sign it. Read more
New boys' choir CD explores rich music of Mary
Boys’ choirs have been a tradition in the Catholic Church since the Middle Ages, when men and women did not... Read more
When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged... Read more
Why witchcraft can never be used to accomplish good
Shortly after Donald Trump assumed the office of President of the United States, witches across the country began large-scale efforts... Read more
US House to vote on banning abortion after 20 weeks
Micah Pickering was born prematurely at 20 weeks. His eyes were “fused shut,” according to his mother, and his bones... Read more
Could this bill put an end to Down syndrome abortions in Ohio?
An Ohio bill hopes to stop abortions undertaken solely because an unborn child has Down syndrome. Read more
How should a Catholic evaluate health care policy?
Another effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act seems on the verge of failure, after three Republican senators... Read more
