Pope Francis defended his regular welcoming of transgender groups at the Vatican when asked on Italy's Che Tempo Che Fa program on January 19: 'Proximity! That's the word. Proximity to everybody. Everyone.' --- News Pope Francis defended his regular welcoming of transgender [...]

Holy Name Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Chicago. / Credit: Edlane De Mattos/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jan 20, 2025 / 11:55 am (CNA). The Archdiocese of Chicago has removed two priests from active ministry as it investigates sex abuse allegation... [...] ---   Holy Name [...]

Pope Francis Monday marked United States President Donald Trump’s inauguration to his second term in office by offering prayers for wisdom, strength in building democracy, and in efforts to promote peace. --- ROME – Pope Francis on Monday marked United States [...]

'It is my hope that under your leadership the American people will prosper and always strive to build a more just society' --- Pope Francis congratulated President Donald Trump on the occasion of his second inauguration Monday, offering a positive [...]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to appoint James Uthmeier as his new attorney general. A pro-life Catholic who teaches religious education classes, Uthmeier was a strong opponent of the amendment that sought to enshrine abortion-on-demand in Florida. --- News Florida Gov. Ron [...]