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U.S. bishops back Religious Workforce Protection Act

In a letter addressed to legislators, the U.S. Bishops' Conference (USCCB) calls for Congress to pass a bill that introduces more flexibility for foreign religious workers serving in the United [...]

Israeli army cuts Rafah off from rest of Gaza Strip

Amid a mounting humanitarian catastrophe, the Israeli army completely encircles Rafah, in southern Gaza. Read all   [...]

Pope prays at St Mary Major ahead of Holy Week

Pope Francis goes to the Basilica of St Mary Major to pay homage to the Salus Populi Romani ahead of the start of Holy Week. Read all   [...]

Talks on Iran's nuclear program underway

Iran and the United States begin high-level talks in Oman on Saturday, aiming to revive negotiations over Tehran's advancing nuclear program. Read all   [...]

Lord's Day Reflection: Love in the Shape of a Cross

As the Church celebrates Palm Sunday, Abbot Marion Nguyen offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme: "Love in the Shape of a Cross". Read all [...]

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Summer boot camp equips Catholic medical students with training on bioethics issues

CV NEWS FEED // Catholics entering the field of medicine are setting themselves up for a challenge that is almost like fighting in a war, according… The post Summer boot [...]

North Carolina bill would protect unborn children from abortion throughout pregnancy, includes life-saving exception only

CV NEWS FEED // Three Republican lawmakers in North Carolina’s House of Representatives recently introduced a bill intended to protect the lives of unborn children from… The post North Carolina [...]

Catholic hospital argues 35-week unborn child was not a legal person in malpractice case

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Police arrest woman who assaulted pro-life journalist mid-interview

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Ahead of Holy Week, Hohhot bishop calls for deeper service to faithful

The bishop emphasized the responsibilities of the clergy to fulfill their pastoral duties and follow Christ in service to the faithful [...]

Easter message calls South Koreans to unite in hope amid political unrest

Referencing Scripture, he stressed that hope is nurtured through endurance and faith, not through visible outcomes [...]

Church in northeast India launches first diocesan website under new digital push

The project gained momentum with the support of Franciscan Solutions, a company specializing in education technology [...]

Church permit refusal in Indonesia sparks religious freedom concerns

The congregation submitted identification documents from 90 people and secured the support of local residents and village heads [...]

Pope Francis appears in public for second time during his convalescence

Pope Francis is seen without his usual white cassock and skullcap, wearing dark pants and a white shirt covered with a striped poncho [...]

Record number of adult baptisms in France shows surge among youth
The choir, clergy and guests stand during the ceremony to mark the reopening of Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral on Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. After five years of restoration, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened its doors to the world in the presence of Emmanuel Macron and around 50 heads of state, including President-elect Donald Trump, invited for the occasion. / Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Notre-Dame de Paris

CNA Newsroom, Apr 12, 2025 / 11:30 am (CNA).

The French Catholic Church will welcome more than 10,384 adult converts at Easter baptisms this year, marking a 45% increase from 2024, with young adults now representing the largest demographic group entering the Church.

Gothic Revival cathedral in Nottingham to shine again with historic grant
The exterior of St. Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham. / Credit: Diocese of Nottingham/Luke Potter

Nottingham, England, Apr 12, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).

Nottingham’s St. Barnabas Cathedral in England has been awarded an approximately $2.2 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for restoration.

Experts meet in Budapest to discuss existential crisis affecting the family in the West
Panelists at the “Family Formation and the Future” international conference April 1-2, 2025, at the Danube Institute in Budapest, Hungary, discuss the crises affecting the family. / Credit: Photo ourtesy of the Danube Institute

Budapest, Hungary, Apr 9, 2025 / 13:49 pm (CNA).

The “Family Formation and the Future” conference hosted by the Danube Institute in Budapest, Hungary, April 1-2 focused on the complex causes behind the crisis in the West.

New evangelization program aims to awaken dormant faith
The Kerygma Center for the New Evangelization offers a program that brings nonbelievers closer to God, especially baptized persons who had been living far from their faith. / Credit: Courtesy of Kerygma Center

ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 10:53 am (CNA).

The center proposes a “re-evangelization” aimed particularly at those who, despite having faith, have not experienced “a living and personal encounter with Jesus Christ.”

Catholic medical group: ‘Impossible’ to ensure safeguards with UK assisted suicide bill
The British Parliament building in London. / Credit: Marinesea/Shutterstock

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 8, 2025 / 16:42 pm (CNA).

The bill would “allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life.”

Catholics now outnumber Anglicans among Gen Z in the UK, study suggests
The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas in Nottingham, England, U.K. / Credit: Kevin George/Shutterstock

CNA Staff, Apr 8, 2025 / 14:56 pm (CNA).

A report from the Bible Society, a U.K. charity that translates and distributes the Bible, found that the practice of Christianity in general is growing in the U.K.

Catholic sea ministry calls for regulators to promote human rights, labor protections
A fishing boat returns to Bridlington Harbor after a day at sea on Jan. 31, 2025, in Bridlington, England. Bridlington is the leading shellfish port in Europe. / Credit: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

CNA Staff, Apr 7, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).

Stella Maris, a U.K.-based Catholic seafarers ministry, is calling on regulatory authorities to push for better labor conditions for workers in the seafood and fishing industries.

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