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Pope Francis at vespers following the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope does not disappoint,” at the Vatican, Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Full Text of ‘Spes Non Confundit,’ papal bull for the 2025 Jubilee Year

May 9, 2024

By Pope Francis

The pope presided over a formal reading of the Jubilee’s Papal Bull of Indiction in the atrium of St. Peter’s... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the crowd at the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” at the Vatican on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Pope Francis proclaims 2025 Jubilee papal bull: ‘Hope does not disappoint’

May 9, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The papal bull declares that the Jubilee will officially begin with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s... Read more

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about Florida’s new six-week abortion ban during an event at the Prime Osborn Convention Center on May 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Biden-Harris go all in for ‘reproductive freedom’ 

May 9, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Here’s what is going on with abortion throughout the country.  Read more

Dainelys Soto, Genesis Contreras, and Daniel Soto, who arrived from Venezuela after crossing the U.S. border from Mexico, wait for dinner at a hotel provided by the Annunciation House on Sept. 22, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.

Texas says Catholic group should be shut down over ‘criminal enterprise’ at U.S. border

May 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Paxton accused Annunciation House in El Paso of facilitating “illegal border crossings.” Read more

Xóchitl Gálvez, Jorge Álvarez Máynez, and Claudia Sheinbaum.

Where do the Mexican presidential candidates stand on abortion and the LGBT lobby’s agenda?

May 9, 2024

By Diego López Colín

There are three candidates in the race for president of Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez, and Jorge Álvarez Máynez. Read more

Kariye, the former Byzantine Church of St. Savior in Chora in Istanbul in 2020.

PHOTOS: Former Byzantine Church converted to a mosque in Istanbul is reopened

May 9, 2024

By Nathalie Ritzmann

The Church of St. Savior in Chora was converted into a mosque in 1511, then became a museum in 1948... Read more

The Ascension of Jesus Christ. Giotto di Bondone, 1305.

How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith

May 9, 2024

By Father Roger Landry

The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the... Read more

Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of the Catholic Diocese of Francistown in Botswana.

Botswana diocese mourns loss of bishop who collapsed during Mass

May 8, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The Kenyan-born member of Society of the Divine Word of Indian origin turned 74 on March 18. Read more

Servant of God Nino Baglieri.

Cause for canonization of quadriplegic lay evangelist advances 

May 8, 2024

By Abel Camasca

The diocesan phase of the cause of beatification of the Servant of God Nino Baglieri has been closed in Modica,... Read more

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Catholic radio stations push back on new race and gender reporting rules 

May 8, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

In February, FCC commissioners reinstated a requirement that radio stations must annually file a document that lists the race and... Read more

St. Stanislaus of Szczepanów is depicted as the patron saint of Poland in a miniature painted by Stanisław Samostrzelnik of Mogiła.

Why did Pope Francis invoke St. Stanislaus for peace in Ukraine and Israel?

May 8, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The pope prayed that the intercession of St. Stanislaus “obtain ... the gift of peace in Europe and throughout the... Read more

Classroom in a Catholic school.

Court backs Catholic school sued by teacher in same-sex union who was denied rehire

May 8, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The ruling affirmed that religious schools can hold employees to the moral teachings of the Church. Read more

Father Ricardo Mata.

Texas priest arrested over allegations of inappropriate contact with minors

May 8, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Diocese of Dallas said it had been “recently made aware of an allegation by a juvenile girl of inappropriate... Read more

Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr.

Cincinnati archbishop diagnosed with cancer, will begin chemotherapy treatment

May 8, 2024

By Daniel Payne

An archdiocesan spokesman told CNA on Wednesday morning that on Friday the archbishop “received a post-operation diagnosis of stage 3... Read more

The French 19th-century three-masted barque Belem is seen from the Palais du Pharo in the southern port city of Marseille on May 8, 2024, before the Olympic Flame arrival ceremony, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Belem is set to reach Marseille on May 8 and ten thousand torchbearers will then carry the flame across 64 French territories.

Vatican prepares for summer Olympics with conference on faith and sports

May 8, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The three-day international conference on sport and spirituality is titled “Putting Our Lives on the Line.” Read more

Pope Benedict XVI on April 21, 2007, in Vigevano, Italy.

Pope Benedict’s pectoral cross still missing as thief faces prison sentence

May 8, 2024

By AC Wimmer

Addressing the court, the defendant said he knew that he did not appear credible but promised that the cross “would... Read more

Aboriginal dancers perform an Indigenous welcome ceremony at the opening Mass formally celebrating the start of World Youth Day 2008 at Barangaroo on July 15, 2008, in Sydney.

From Australia to the Vatican: ‘Aboriginal Mass’ seeks official recognition

May 8, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The liturgy has been celebrated for over 50 years in the Diocese of Broome, where some 13,000 Catholics live in... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Wednesday general audience on May 8, 2024.

Pope Francis: Hope ‘is a gift that comes directly from God’

May 8, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

“Christians have hope not through their own merit. If they believe in the future, it is because Christ died and... Read more

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Montana Catholic bishops oppose abortion ballot initiative

May 8, 2024

By Grant Goral

In their May 3 letter, the bishops called the initiative an attack on the “recognition of the infinite dignity enjoyed... Read more

Thousands of pro-life activists participate in the Ireland March for Life on May 6, 2024, marching from St. Stephen’s Green in central Dublin to the Irish Parliament.

Ireland’s March for Life draws thousands amid ‘soaring’ abortions

May 8, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Ahead of Ireland’s elections, speakers urged march attendees to “think pro-life” this year.  Read more