Deacons gather in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in February. The number of deacons in the U.S. has declined year over year, according to a recent report, June 13, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 14, 2025 [...]

We need fathers who aren’t afraid to boldly lead their families to God and to teach the truths of the faith. Fathers, remember that you are God’s hands here on earth. --- We need fathers who aren’t afraid to boldly lead [...]

CNA Staff, Jun 13, 2025 / 06:00 am For many years in the United States, Catholic dioceses have periodically announced major settlements involving victims of Catholic clergy abuse, with the payouts coming as part of [...] --- CNA Staff, Jun 13, [...]

The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on September 7. --- The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed [...]

Credit: FreshStock/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 13, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment The People’s Republic of China has officially [...]

“The Church needs you.” In the first week of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV spoke these words to members of the Eastern Catholic Churches gathered in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee. On June 2nd, he [...] --- “The Church needs you.” [...]

Pope Leo XIV is ending one of the changes instituted by Pope Francis to bring about "Synodality" in the Church. --- He has only been in office for a month, but every word and action of Pope Leo XIV has been [...]

LAPD rally as a curfew takes effect in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025, following days of protests in response to federal immigration operations that saw clashes spread across downtown. / Credit: BENJAMIN HANSON/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Ima... [...]

On this episode of Faith and Reason, Father Chris Alar, MIC, joins John-Henry Westen and Deacon Keith Fournier. --- On this episode of Faith and Reason, Father Chris Alar, MIC, joins John-Henry Westen and Deacon Keith [...]

Daniel Kuebler, a professor of biology at Franciscan University, speaks at the 2025 Society of Catholic Scientists conference on June 7, 2025. / Credit: Rui Barros Photography Washington D.C., Jun 11, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). About 150 scientists gathered at [...]