Relic of Carlo Acutis stolen from parish in Argentina

From aid recipients to agents of change: How mothers are redefining poverty solutions

Mothers around the globe are becoming community leaders in the global fight against poverty through Catholic nonprofit Unbound’s programs.

Relic of Carlo Acutis stolen from parish in Argentina

A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis was stolen from St. Dominic Savio Parish in the Argentine Archdiocese of Paraná.

‘We’re not spiritual tourists’: Young people sign manifesto in Rome for Europe with a soul The initiative invites young Christians across the continent to open up a new pathway to faith and hope in view of the Jubilee of the Redemption, which will be celebrated in 2033.

Trump administration proposes rule change to end abortion at Veterans Affairs facilities The proposed regulatory change, submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs on Aug. 1, must undergo a 30-day public comment period before it can be adopted.

Pontifical Academy for Life will address tech advances and environment, its president says

Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro says the Church has plans to address a number of pressing matters surrounding human dignity, including AI, health systems, and the environment.

CNA explains: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church?

The title “doctor of the Church” recognizes those canonized men and women who possessed profound knowledge, were superb teachers, and contributed to the Church’s theology.

American bishops celebrate newest doctor of the Church Catholic bishops across the nation are reacting to the “joyful” news that Pope Leo XIV has approved St. John Henry Newman to be declared the 38th doctor of the Church.

Federal Trade Commission launches inquiry into harm of ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating potential “unfair or deceptive trade practices” regarding transgender surgeries and drugs.

Catholic Church in Uruguay warns of risks of approving euthanasia

As Uruguay’s Chamber of Deputies gets ready to vote on a euthanasia bill on Aug. 5, Church leaders and health professionals are weighing in against the measure.

Bishop Barron tells youth in Rome: Listen to God’s voice and accept his mission

“God has an idea of the saint you were meant to be,” Bishop Robert Barron said during the keynote address of the Jubilee of Youth celebrations on July 30.

Why St. Ignatius of Loyola is a saint for difficult times

The famous sickbed conversion of the founder of the Jesuits was only the beginning of his story of patience, perseverance, and trust.

Fraud in juvenile migrant program causing backlog in visas for foreign priests, religious U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services found fraud in its permanent residence program for minors, leading to a backlog in visas for foreign-born priests.

Archbishop Gallagher: Search for truth, not crucifixes, defines Catholic universities Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said universities are Catholic when they strive to seek truth that is “in harmony with the certainty of faith.”

Abuse victims agree to $246 million settlement from Diocese of Rochester, New York Documents obtained by CNA show a near-unanimous vote in favor of accepting the diocese’s proposed $246 million settlement plan.

UCLA to pay more than $6 million to settle antisemitic complaints

The University of California, Los Angeles, agreed to the payout on Tuesday, July 28, after fighting the lawsuit for over a year.