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Catholic News Agency

Founded in continued response to Pope John Paul II’s call for a “New Evangelization,” the Catholic News Agency (CNA) has been, since 2004, one of the fastest growing Catholic news providers to the English speaking world.

By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 2, 2022 / 08:38 am Americans celebrate their country’s independence on July 4th — as well as the people who formed the United States into the country that it is today. Those include American saints. The U.S. bishops count a total of 11 American …

By Theresa Doyle-Nelson National Catholic Register, Jul 3, 2024 / 04:00 am Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” ―John 20:28 Although several stories of doubt exist in the Bible, it is Thomas’ incident that seems to catch the most attention, earning him the nickname “Doubting Thomas.” …

By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Jul 1, 2024 / 12:10 pm The College of Cardinals gave a positive vote to the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis on Monday after Pope Francis recognized last month a second miracle attributed to the millennial’s intercession — the final step before his canonization date can …

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 1, 2024 / 14:50 pm With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter must profess the Catholic faith, wear decent and appropriate clothing, and not have visible tattoos or piercings, among other requirements. The …

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jun 30, 2024 / 08:00 am Faithful on the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage recently boarded an old-fashioned “sternwheeler” and processed down the Ohio River with the Blessed Sacrament. The ship departed from Steubenville, Ohio, on Sunday, June 23, and traveled 30 miles down …

By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Jul 1, 2024 / 08:50 am Pope Francis will celebrate a Mass of canonization for 14 people, including the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus,” on Sunday, Oct. 20, the Vatican announced Monday. The pope declared the date of the canonization, which will take place during the 2024 …

By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Jun 28, 2024 / 16:40 pm Pope Francis blessed vestments known as “pallia” during Mass on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday, June 29. Each blessed pallium — bands made of white wool adorned with six …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 29, 2024 / 06:00 am Whether you’re on break from school or taking a well-deserved vacation, summertime often brings a different rhythm to life and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. Without the regular hustle and bustle, there are many ways you …

By Rachel Lu National Catholic Register, Jun 29, 2024 / 04:00 am St. Peter was a fisherman. Fishing nets and tilapia were his daily reality. Born without distinction in a backwater of the Roman Empire, he presumably would have lived and died in total obscurity had not Our Lord called him …

By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Jun 28, 2024 / 14:45 pm Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò on Friday said he will not participate in a Vatican summons to face charges of schism, reiterating his claims that Pope Francis is not the legitimate pope of the Catholic Church. The archbishop had previously revealed …