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Vatican confirms it tried to mediate with Maduro to avoid military intervention in Venezuela

The pope’s “prime minister” says the Holy See tried to negotiate with the Venezuelan leader before his capture.

Former U.S. ambassador to Holy See weighs in on Vatican diplomacy in Venezuela, U.S. 

The Vatican’s engagement with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, Francis Rooney said, likely had diplomatic intentions to

Nigeria accounts for 72% of Christian killings worldwide, new report finds

Of the 4,849 Christians killed for their faith worldwide, 3,490 were in Nigeria, according to Open Doors’ World

‘Our Lady of Arabia’ in Kuwait elevated to minor basilica in presence of Cardinal Parolin

The elevation of Our Lady of Arabia Church in Kuwait to a minor basilica is a historic first

EWTN launches unified Catholic news brand: CNA and ACI Group become EWTN News

EWTN has rolled out a major rebrand, bringing multiple affiliate outlets and coverage brands into “one global news

Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like to visit Mexico ‘soon’ 

In a meeting with the primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar, Pope Leo XIV expressed his desire

Pope’s Speech to Vatican Diplomatic Corps Sets the Basis of Leo XIV’s Diplomacy, Ambassadors Say

In interviews with EWTN News, ambassadors representing the European Union, Slovenia and Ukraine said they appreciated the Holy

Archbishop Gallagher: Surrogacy is a ‘new form of colonialism’

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher spoke at the event “A Common Front for Human Dignity: Preventing the Commodification of

Mosaic bearing Pope Leo XIV’s portrait readied for St. Paul Outside the Walls

A mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV for installation in St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica was presented

St. Peter’s Holy Door sealed Jan. 16

The Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the last of four papal basilicas for the Jubilee of Hope,
A gentle cascade of white rose petals falls from the ceiling of the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Aug. 5, 2025, the feast of the dedication of the basilica, evoking “the miracle of the snow” said to have taken place nearly 17 centuries ago. | Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

PHOTOS: White rose petals fall from ceiling of Rome basilica to mark fourth-century miracle

According to tradition, the miracle involved a miraculous snowfall in Rome on Aug. 5 in the year 358.
Sculpture of St. Ignatius of Loyola inside of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. | Credit: Vasilii L/Shutterstock

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

When Ignatius of Loyola found himself bedridden with a shattered leg, all of his big dreams and plans disappeared.

8 Things To Know And Share About The Annunciation

The day celebrates the appearance of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce the incarnation. Here are eight things to know and to share about the feast day and its significance.

Pope Benedict’s pectoral cross still missing as thief faces prison sentence

The thief of Pope Benedict XVI pectoral cross sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. The stolen cross, of immeasurable value to the Church, remains missing despite efforts to locate it.
A church, a synagogue and a mosque make up the new interfaith Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. | Boubloub|Wikipedia|CC BY-SA 4.0

Catholic leaders open new church in UAE’s interfaith Abrahamic Family House

A synagogue, church, and mosque sit opposite a secular visitor pavilion in an interfaith complex meant to encourage
A Traditional Latin Mass. | Andrew Gardner via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0).

Traditionis custodes: Cardinal says only Vatican can dispense from certain obligations

The head of the Vatican’s liturgy office said Tuesday that dispensations from two of the rules in Traditionis
Father Marko Rupnik | Credit: Centroaletti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Jesuits: New restrictions against Rupnik possible in light of credible abuse accusations

The allegations span from 1985 to 2018 and include claims of spiritual, psychological, and sexual abuse, and abuse
Pope Francis with the Pontifical Academy for Life on Feb. 20, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis asks Pontifical Academy for Life to study ethics of emerging technologies

The rapid acceleration of new technologies can produce significant consequences for human life and the environment Pope Francis
Pope Francis spoke to participants in a Feb. 16-18, 2023, conference on how pastors and laypeople can work together better | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Laypeople are not guests in the Church

“The laity, and especially women, need to be more valued in their human and spiritual skills and gifts
The procession from St. Anselm parish to Santa Sabina preceding Mass for Ash Wednesday in Rome, March 6, 2019. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023: ‘We need to listen to Jesus’

“Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he speaks to
Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke offers Mass in Rome at his titular church, the Holy Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Parish, on Feb. 5, 2023. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Nigeria’s newest cardinal shares secret behind the highest Mass attendance in the world

Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke said Nigerian society as a whole has “a traditional worldview” that recognizes the presence
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti with Pope Francis | Vatican Media

Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout

A Vatican archbishop will visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they continue to help those affected by
Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Feb. 12, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis creates independent supervisory commission for Rome Diocese

The oversight committee is part of the pope’s reform of the governance of the Rome Diocese. Pope Francis
Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience in Paul VI Hall on Feb. 15, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Bring the Gospel into the world without becoming worldly

“For the Church, falling into worldliness is the worst thing that can happen,” the pope said. Pope Francis

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