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Chicago priest removed 'temporarily' following rainbow flag burning

Sep 25, 2018

By Ed Condon

According to the archdiocese, Fr. Paul Kalchik has “left willingly” from his Chicago parish “to receive pastoral care.”  Read more

From the editor: Why are the comment boxes gone?

Sep 29, 2017

By JD Flynn

Some readers have noticed that the comment boxes on Catholic News Agency stories have disappeared from our website this week.... Read more

Alejandro Bermudez, executive director of CNA and ACI Prensa.

A note from CNA's Executive Director on the 'filial correction'

Sep 27, 2017

I never signed this letter, nor do I intend to ever sign it.  Read more

St. Peter's Basilica dome.

Why Catholic News Agency? Our mission

Sep 22, 2017

By JD Flynn

Five days after he was elected Pope, John Paul II met with journalists from around the world. The Pope was... Read more

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UK slammed for media portrayal of people with disabilities

Sep 19, 2017

A United Nations committee addressing the rights of disabled people has rebuked the U.K. for how people with disabilities are portrayed by... Read more

J.D. Flynn, who was announced as CNA's editor-in-chief Aug. 1, 2017.

JD Flynn named new editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency

Aug 1, 2017

J.D. Flynn, a Catholic commentator currently serving the Diocese of Lincoln, has been named the new editor-in-chief of Catholic News... Read more

A year after his murder, Fr. Jacques Hamel remembered

Jul 25, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

One year after the brutal killing of Fr. Jacques Hamel, French bishops recalled the beautiful example of the man who... Read more

Benedict XVI holds his final general audience, Feb. 27, 2013.

Benedict XVI tells EWTN: 'Thank you for your work'

Mar 31, 2017

By Elise Harris

Members of EWTN’s Rome Bureau on Friday met Benedict XVI in the Vatican Gardens to explain their work and thank... Read more

How rice bowls can build a 'culture of encounter' this Lent

Feb 22, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Through its annual rice bowl initiative, Catholic Relief Services has announced it will be promoting a “culture of encounter” in... Read more

António Guterres, the designate United Nations Secretary General.

New UN secretary general nominee a committed Catholic

Oct 7, 2016

The United Nations Security Council has selected committed Catholic and human rights advocate as the nominee for Secretary General of... Read more

EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw and Msgr. Dario Viganò, prefect of the Secretariat for Communications, celebrate the dedication of the EWTN News Rome Bureau, Sept. 29, 2016.

At the heart of the Church, EWTN launches new Rome office

Sep 29, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

The EWTN News Rome Bureau is now is just minutes from St. Peter’s Square, having launched its new office on... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court of the Unite States after oral arguments for their case against the HHS mandate, April 14, 2016.

US Bishops to government: End legal standoff with the Little Sisters

Sep 12, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The United States government has an opportunity to end its legal battle with the Little Sisters of the Poor and... Read more

Overlooking St. Peter's Square.

With official launch, ACI Stampa aims to revitalize Italian Catholic news

Sep 10, 2015

Catholic news is an opportunity to serve truth and evangelization. So says the head of the Italian-language news agency ACI... Read more

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Spanish news now included in CNA's editor service

May 29, 2014

To better serve the growing Latino presence in the U.S., Catholic News Agency has expanded its free Access for Editors... Read more

Catholic News Agency wishes you a blessed Christmas!

Dec 21, 2013

As Christmas approaches, Catholic News Agency would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our readers and to announce that we... Read more

Dave and Jenny Uebbing with their children.

CNA's Rome editor takes on new role with Denver archdiocese

Jul 29, 2013

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has named CNA's Rome Bureau News Director, David Uebbing, to serve as his assistant as the... Read more

CNA launches blog in time for papal conclave

Mar 1, 2013

Catholic News Agency is announcing the launch of its new blog on March 1, in time to provide enhanced coverage... Read more