By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Nov 6, 2023 / 15:45 pm The Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vandalized on the morning of
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Pope Francis speaks with president of Iran about Israel-Hamas war
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 6, 2023 / 15:15 pm Pope Francis is continuing his efforts for peace in the Holy Land. As
Shooting hoops for heaven: Boston seminarians form basketball team for God
The future of the church Part of St. John’s success can be attributed to their volunteer coach, Patrick Nee, 44, a practicing Catholic in the
Baltimore Archdiocese shuts down Mass at city parish after priest abuse scandal
“The difficult decision was made based on the limited number of clergy available for this ministry,” the archdiocese said in its statement. “Regrettably, the decision
In special meeting, Pope Francis talks peace, war, climate with kids from around the world
Pope Francis meets with approximately 7,000 children from around the world in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Nov. 6, 2023, at an event sponsored
Vatican Denies Knowledge of Proposal to Reform Papal Election Process
Vatican Spokesman Responds to Controversial Proposal Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni has officially denied any knowledge of a document detailing proposed reforms to the papal election
Pope Francis Launches Papal Laundromats for the Homeless
Expanding Services for the Less Fortunate In an ongoing effort to support the less fortunate, Pope Francis has introduced new facilities to provide essential services
Holiness and Responsibility: Pope Francis’ Message to the Faithful
Pope Francis on Holiness In a recent address, Pope Francis highlighted the attainability of holiness for all, emphasizing that saints are not distant figures but
Parishioners React with Mixed Emotions to Church Closures and Consolidations
Mixed Emotions Surrounding Church Closures The news of church closures and consolidations has naturally elicited a range of emotional responses from the affected communities. Former
Archbishop González: Let’s Not Stop Doing What We Can to Help Hurricane Otis Victims
Mexican Archbishop Calls for Aid to Hurricane Otis Victims Archbishop Leopoldo González González of Acapulco, Mexico, has called on the faithful to help the victims
Kansas Judge’s Ruling Leaves Women “Even More Vulnerable” to Abortion Industry
Kansas Judge Blocks Enforcement of State’s Abortion Restrictions A Kansas judge has blocked the enforcement of a number of the state’s abortion restrictions, including a
Shaman Strike in Sri Lanka Sparks Debate Over Spiritual Practices and Earnings
Shamans in Sri Lanka Strike Over Pay Dispute Sri Lankan Shamans, known for their role in assisting pilgrims in placing curses on their adversaries, have
Lubbock County Passes Ordinance Banning Abortion Travel and Abortion in Unincorporated Area
Lubbock County, Texas, has passed an ordinance that bans abortion travel and abortion in the county’s unincorporated area. The ordinance makes it unlawful for any
Catholic Church Operates More Than 74,000 Kindergartens, Nearly 101,000 Primary Schools Worldwide
The Catholic Church is facing a number of challenges, including a decline in lay missionaries and catechists, a decrease in the number of major seminarians,
Pope Francis criticizes Iraq and Libya wars, says democracy should not be exported
Pope Francis criticizes Iraq and Libya wars Pope Francis has criticized the wars in Iraq and Libya, saying that they have led to “organized anarchy