Gunmen stormed and kidnapped more than 300 students at a Catholic school in Nigeria. The United States and local Church have condemned the act, voiced deep concern, and Washington is considering sanctions. By Cecilia Seppia  Another mass abduction has taken place More than 300 students and teachers at the Catholic …

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Assisi and pays a visit to the tomb of St Francis, saying his witness is especially important “at a time when the world is searching for signs of hope.” By Benedetta Capelli – Assisi “It is a blessing to be able to come here today …

By Tessa Gervasini Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov 20, 2025 / 11:34 am The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) meets in Indianapolis for three days of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, and service for Catholic teenagers. The 2025 theme is “I Am,” and the conference mission is for participants to encounter Christ and be …

By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 19, 2025 / 15:23 pm In reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV described what his typical Tuesday day off is like. The pontiff shared that he does “a little reading, a …

By Matt McDonald National Catholic Register, Nov 19, 2025 / 08:00 am To kids in the neighborhood east of Interstate 290 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Ruth Pakaluk was the mom who baked brownies and blondies for everyone after school and whose home was the starting point for games and fun. “She was …

Pope Leo XIV announces the second edition of World Children’s Day, which will take place in Rome on September 25-27, 2026. By Devin Watkins At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV blessed and signed a flag bearing the official logo of the 2026 World Children’s Day. “My thoughts go …

Answering questions from journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV decries recent measures against migrants in the United States, and he calls for treating people “with humanity and dignity.” He also denounces the killings of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and expresses hope for a ceasefire and dialogue in Ukraine, …

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 17, 2025 / 06:00 am Slightly over 10 years after it redefined marriage to include same-sex couples, the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 10 declined to revisit that controversial decision, upholding at least for now its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that made “gay marriage” the …

Speaking with Vatican News, Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee, Leslie Mann, and Kenneth Lonergan share their responses to Pope Leo’s call to use their roles in the world of cinema to help others “rediscover a portion of the hope that is essential for humanity to live to the fullest.” By Kielce …

n the aftermath of the general election violence in Tanzania in which hundreds of people were killed, one woman shares her thoughts on how the country has moved from a place of peace to cities of chaos—seemingly overnight. By Kielce Gussie A visit to Italy for medical appointments left Jackie …