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Cardinal Ambongo expresses worry over increasing violence in eastern DRC
on April 18, 2024 at 3:52 pm
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, has warned that the situation in the east of the country is deteriorating rapidly. Armed militias have recently captured several towns in the area. Read all
Ethiopian Bishop appeals for help to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Tigray
on April 18, 2024 at 3:43 pm
Bishop Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat, Ethiopia appeals for vital aid amid a catastrophic humanitarian crisis gripping the northern region of Tigray. Read all
Qatar mediating role between Israel-Hamas under strain
on April 18, 2024 at 1:08 pm
Qatar is reviewing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Read all
Quebec bishops: Christians must respond to call of the hungry
on April 18, 2024 at 1:05 pm
The Bishops of Quebec call on Christian communities to respond “to the call of those who are hungry,” to ensure that everyone has enough to eat. Read all
Attacks on villages in southern Chad create climate of anxiety
on April 18, 2024 at 12:22 pm
The head of the Justice and Peace Commission in Chad’s Diocese of Sarh has told Vatican News about the heavy toll exacted on lives, livestock and property as a result of unknown gunmen Read all
'Get caught up in God's love,' Pope urges Discalced Carmelites
on April 18, 2024 at 9:50 am
Pope Francis invites Discalced Carmelites to immerse themselves entirely in the Lord's presence in order to be filled with joy and love. Read all
Holy See highlights Indigenous youth as guardians of culture
on April 17, 2024 at 3:38 pm
In a statement addressed to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the 23rd Session in New York on April 16, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, spoke of the importance of supporting indigenous people, especially young people, and cultivating dialogue. Read all
Jailed Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
on April 17, 2024 at 1:03 pm
The ousted leader of the National League for Democracy Party and Nobel-laureate has been moved out of prison along with Myanmar former President Win Myint due to a major heat wave. Read all
Pope Francis: St. Pius X was a Pope near to people who suffer
on April 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Pope Francis pens the preface for a new book by Fr. Lucio Bonora on Pope St. Pius X, and praises the early 20th century Pope for the depth of his catechesis and opposition to World War I. Read all
Holy See urges solidarity and action for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis
on April 17, 2024 at 11:01 am
The Holy See emphasises the need for solidarity and urgent action in response to Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis, stressing the dire conditions of over 4.4 million internally displaced people and over one million refugees, along with severe drought, malnutrition, and economic difficulties. Read all

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Rite of peace is not just a greeting or friendly gesture, nun explains
on April 18, 2024 at 11:00 am
A bishop and a priest exchange the sign of peace during Mass. / Credit: Father Lawrence Lew, OP; photo courtesy of Martin Beek via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 18, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). The director of the Chair of Theology of the Consecrated Life at San Dámaso […]
Belgian court overturns ban on conservative conference attended by German cardinal
on April 17, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Father Benedict Kiely, founder of Nasarean.org, speaks during a panel discussion on Day 2 of The National Conservatism Conference at the Claridge on April 17, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium. / Credit: Omar Havana/Getty Images Brussels, Belgium, Apr 17, 2024 / 16:30 pm (CNA). Belgium’s highest […]
Rome to host World Meeting of Parish Priests in preparation for Synod on Synodality
on April 17, 2024 at 9:00 am
Statue of St. Peter in front of St. Peter's Basilica. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 17, 2024 / 05:00 am (CNA). The World Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod on Synodality will be held April 29–May 2 in Sacrofano, Rome, and will reflect on the theme “How to Be a […]
Sainthood cause of Father Luigi Giussani: Milan Archdiocese to begin collecting testimonies
on April 16, 2024 at 2:30 pm
1960. Varigotti (SV). Father Luigi Giussani with students during the Tower Ray. / Credit: Communion and Liberation Official Site Rome Newsroom, Apr 16, 2024 / 10:30 am (CNA). The Archdiocese of Milan announced on Monday that it will begin collecting testimonies for the canonization cause of […]
Popular Catholic influencer: ‘We need to use our social media platforms’
on April 16, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Sachin Jose reaches more than 148,000 people with the Catholic faith with his digital apostolate on X (formerly Twitter). He works as a journalist and social media consultant. Sachin has been reporting on Church topics for over five years. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Sachin Jose CNA Newsroom, Apr […]
Ferrero Rocher: The chocolate inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes
on April 16, 2024 at 11:00 am
The popular chocolate Ferrero Rocher actually honors Our Lady of Lourdes. / Canva Stock Images CNA Staff, Apr 16, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). Many know Ferrero Rocher for its popular hazelnut chocolates, but the company’s tie to Our Lady of Lourdes is lesser known.Michele Ferrero, the […]
This province in Italy ‘invests’ in children and families
on April 15, 2024 at 9:45 pm
Pope Francis blesses an unborn baby during the Papal Foundation's annual pilgrimage in Rome, Friday, April 12, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Stampa, Apr 15, 2024 / 17:45 pm (CNA). “Italians are in danger of disappearing.” “The birth rate in Italy is at an all-time […]
50,000 march for life in Poland as its parliament considers legalizing abortion
on April 15, 2024 at 8:45 pm
Before the march began, the president of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, stressed that “life is a gift from God and as such it is an inalienable right of every human being, which is why it must be protected and supported at every stage of its […]
Notre Dame fire, 5 years later: What are the plans for reopening the cathedral in Paris?
on April 15, 2024 at 6:45 pm
Approximately 1,000 people have been working daily on the restoration of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, France. / Credit: Sumit Surai, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 15, 2024 / 14:45 pm (CNA). On April 15, 2019, Paris witnessed one of the most devastating tragedies […]
Polish bishops launch ‘day of prayer’ for unborn after lawmakers advance pro-abortion bills
on April 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Jaroslaw Kaczynski (front, center), leader of the Law and Justice political party (PiS) in Poland, takes part in the voting on four draft projects on abortion rights at the Polish Parliament (SEJM) on April 12, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. / Credit: Omar Marques/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, […]