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In May, Vatican to offer special Marian tour of Pope's gardens
on May 1, 2024 at 1:02 pm
For the month of May, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Vatican Museums are offering a tour of the Pope’s gardens every Wednesday and Saturday dedicated to Marian spirituality. Read all
Blinken in push for Gaza peace deal
on May 1, 2024 at 1:02 pm
On the third day of his Middle East tour, America’s top diplomat – Anthony Blinken – has been meeting with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem. Read all
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby endorses Rome Call for AI ethics
on May 1, 2024 at 10:24 am
The Archbishop of Canterbury endorses the "Rome Call" effort for ethical development of artificial intelligence, saying “Let us all work to ensure that the dignity of every human being, created by God, not for profit or productivity, is central to all we do.” Read all
Upholding the dignity of workers and eradicating child labour
on May 1, 2024 at 9:07 am
The 1 May is marked annually as International Workers Day, also known as Labour Day. It is a day in which workers are celebrated for their presence, contribution and achievements in society. Read all
Pope denounces arms industry and condemns profitting from death
on May 1, 2024 at 8:09 am
Pope Francis prays for victims of war in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Myanmar, highlighting how, unfortunately, the most profitable investments are those linked to the arms industry. Read all
Pope prays for victims of floods in Kenya
on May 1, 2024 at 7:38 am
Pope Francis expresses closeness to all those affected by the severe floods that have devastated the East African country of Kenya causing at least 170 deaths, massive displacement and destruction. Read all
Pope at Audience: Faith is first gift of Christian life
on May 1, 2024 at 7:30 am
Pope Francis continues his series of catecheses on the virtues and vices, focusing this week on faith, the first of the theological virtues. Read all
South Sudan: Where are Fr Luke and his driver?
on April 30, 2024 at 3:55 pm
South Sudan’s Diocese of Tombura-Yambio is desperately searching for Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver, Mr Michael Gbeko. The duo left Nagero County for Tombura on Saturday, 27 April, but did not arrive at their destination. Their whereabouts are unknown. Read all
Faith in action: Church's compassionate aid for migrants in Spain
on April 30, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Catholic-inspired organizations are implementing a series of social programs in Ceuta and Algeciras, assisting those arriving from Africa to enter Europe. One of the greatest challenges is the fight against human trafficking which exposes women to forced prostitution. Read all
Holy See: ‘Birth control is not the key to sustainable development’
on April 30, 2024 at 2:09 pm
As the U.N. marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) this year, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia reiterates that promoting birth control policies does not help eradicate world poverty and promote sustainable development. Read all

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Game, set, God: French athlete trades championship title for abbey life
on April 30, 2024 at 3:45 pm
Elevation of the chalice at a Traditional Latin Mass. / Credit: Wikimedia JoeJ10/CC BY-SA 4.0 CNA Newsroom, Apr 30, 2024 / 11:45 am (CNA). At the pinnacle of his professional sports career, one French athlete announced his intention to quit volleyball to embrace monastic life at a famous French […]
Former Anglican vicar becomes first bishop of UK ordinariate
on April 29, 2024 at 10:45 pm
Father David Waller will become the first bishop Ordinary of the Ordinariate. / Credit: Courtesy photo / Bishop's Conference of England and Wales National Catholic Register, Apr 29, 2024 / 18:45 pm (CNA). The Vatican has announced a new leader of the ordinariate in Great Britain.Father David […]
Prosecutor dismisses case against French priest who said homosexual relations are a sin
on April 29, 2024 at 10:00 pm
French authorities determined that "there does not appear that there is any infraction sufficiently characterized to justify any criminal procedure" against Father Matthieu Raffray. / Credit: Father Matthieu Raffray YouTube Channel / Screenshot ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 29, 2024 / 18:00 pm (CNA). […]
Spanish bishop to Biden: Invoking Jesus Christ in support of abortion is a sacrilege
on April 29, 2024 at 8:52 pm
President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Correspondents dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., on April 27, 2024. / Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 29, 2024 / 16:52 pm (CNA). U.S. president Joe Biden has come under fire for making the […]
Cardinal Grech opens world meeting of priests: ‘Our stories are human stories’
on April 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Landscape view of Sacrofano, Italy, north of Rome. / Credit: Dmitry Taranets/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Apr 29, 2024 / 15:00 pm (CNA). The World Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod opened on Monday to discuss “how to be a synodal local Church in mission,” allowing priests from […]
Pope Francis to visit Verona for a trip centered on peace and justice
on April 29, 2024 at 3:30 pm
The Verona Arena is illuminated at night on Aug. 3, 2018, in Verona, Italy. The Holy See Press Office on Monday, April 29, 2024, released the pope’s schedule for a one-day trip to the city scheduled for May 18, 2024, on the vigil of Pentecost. / Credit: Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty […]
Discover the hidden chapel in Rome where St. Catherine of Siena died
on April 29, 2024 at 8:00 am
The hidden chapel where St. Catherine of Siena died in Rome is located in the Palazzo Santa Chiara on Via di S. Chiara, 14. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA Rome, Italy, Apr 29, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA). While most people associate St. Catherine with the Italian hill town of Siena, the Dominican doctor […]
Pope Francis’ visit to Venice showcases art as means of encounter, fraternity
on April 28, 2024 at 1:35 pm
Pope Francis prays in front of the tomb of St. Mark the Evangelist inside St. Mark's Basilica in Venice on April 28, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Rome Newsroom, Apr 28, 2024 / 09:35 am (CNA). Pope Francis had a full slate of events Sunday during his day trip to Venice, a trip that tied […]
Pope Francis arrives in Venice, meets with women inmates and artists
on April 28, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Pope Francis waves while traveling by boat in Venice, Italy, for a meeting with young people at the Basilica della Madonna della Salute on April 28, 2024. Earlier in the day he met with inmates at a women's prison. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Rome Newsroom, Apr 28, 2024 / 08:00 am (CNA). […]
Catholic movement in Italy dedicated to people ‘far from the Church’
on April 28, 2024 at 10:00 am
Prayer house at San Simeone, Italy, September 2012. / Credit: Courtesy of Ricostruttori nella preghiera Rome, Italy, Apr 28, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). Across Italy there are houses of prayer run by the Ricostruttori (Reconstructors) community, a Catholic movement dedicated to people who are far from […]