HONG KONG (CNA)—The Holy See has delayed announcing its pick for the next bishop of Hong Kong, CNA has learned, amid concerns that local clergy and lay Catholics will see … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Vatican spokesman said Monday that Pope Francis’ position on priestly celibacy is “known,” quoting the pontiff’s remarks in a January 2019 press conference, in which he said he … Continued
The downing of the Ukraine International Airlines flight happened just hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Iraqi bases housing U.S. soldiers, in response to last week’s attack … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis baptized 32 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, telling parents not to worry if their children cry at Mass. “Let the children cry,” the Pope said. … Continued
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNA)—A new U.S. government report says that human rights abuse in China has worsened in the last year, and specifically highlighted the escalating persecution of Chinese Catholics in … Continued
This story has been significantly updated. For the latest, click here. This story was updated Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m. PST. VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis has offered his prayers for … Continued
BEIJING (CNA) — China will enforce new restrictions on religious groups, organizations, meetings, and other related events starting on Feb 1. The country’s state-controlled media announced the new policy on … Continued
Vatican City (CNA)—Pope Francis began the new year with a call for the dignity of women to be honored — not exploited for profit and pornography — in 2020. “How … Continued
Vatican City (CNA)—On Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis celebrated a Filipino Christmas tradition in St. Peter’s Basilica: the Simbang Gabi Christmas novena. “In the Philippines, for centuries, there has been a … Continued
MEXICO CITY (CNA)—In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in Mexico, … Continued