Catholic Faith

ROME — A political science professor from the U.S. has used data analysis to show how Pope Francis differed from predecessors regarding policy, appointments, and papal trips, while notably omitting discussion of the deceased pontiff’s doctrinal differences. The University of Notre Dame in Rome hosted the lecture “Francis and His Predecessors: Quantifying Continuity and Change … Read more

VATICAN CITY — King Felipe VI of Spain on Friday was installed as protocanon of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in a solemn ceremony that underscores the historic link of the Spanish monarchy with the oldest Marian church in the West. “Protocanon” is an honorary title reserved exclusively for the Spanish head of state, … Read more

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, called upon the faithful worldwide to participate in the Good Friday collection aimed at assisting Christian communities in the Holy Land. The Good Friday collection is one of the primary sources of support for the Custody of the Holy Land — the Franciscan institution … Read more

VATICAN CITY — Amid increased religious violence and insecurity in Nigeria, a group of Nigerian bishops recently met Pope Leo XIV during their “ad limina” visit to Rome. The Nigerian bishops described it as an opportunity to amplify the “cries of their people” to the Vatican and to counter “false narratives” from government officials about … Read more

Pope Leo XIV listens to reports from seven representatives around the world about the implementation of synodality on their continents during the jubilee of synodal teams and participatory bodies at the Vatican on Oct. 24, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Nov 19, 2025 / 13:53 pm (CNA). Reports from the Synod on Synodality … Read more

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called for a rediscovery of the role of the laity in the Church. “Let us rekindle in ourselves the awareness of and gratitude for having received the gift of being part of God’s people and also the responsibility that this entails,” Leo urged during the general audience … Read more

The Holy See has reaffirmed its position against surrogacy in a statement to the United Nations, urging the complete eradication of the practice and calling for the protection of women and children from exploitation. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio and permanent observer of the Holy See to the U.N., highlighted the urgency and sensitivity of … Read more

Melissa Villalobos suffered severe bleeding while pregnant. St. John Henry Newman interceded and saved her and her daughter Gemma, now 11 years old. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Villalobos family ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 31, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). The sainthood of John Henry Newman, who will be declared a doctor of the … Read more

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the recently appointed apostolic nuncio to the United States, takes up his new role at a time of heightened tension between the Vatican and the White House over issues including immigration to the U.S. and war in the Middle East. Former collaborators say Caccia’s personal qualities and wide diplomatic experience — including … Read more