Pope Leo calls for the release of hostages in Nigeria and Cameroon
After Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King in St Peter’s Square, Pope Leo makes a heartfelt appeal for the release of students and priests kidnapped in recent days in Nigeria and Cameroon. By Vatican News Pope Leo has expressed his “immense sadness” over the recent kidnappings of priests, …
5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Christ this Advent
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 23, 2025 / 06:00 am As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas. From Ascension: Join Father Mike …
Notre Dame returns ‘Catholic Mission’ to its core values after ‘confusion’
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 21, 2025 / 18:30 pm The University of Notre Dame has reinstated “Catholic Mission” among its staff values after it opted to drop the language in an effort to reprogram the school’s Catholic identity as overarching. In a Nov. 21 staff announcement, Notre Dame President Robert A. …
LIVE UPDATES: NCYC 2025 — Pope Leo XIV’s historic first digital encounter with young U.S. Catholics
By CNA Staff CNA Staff, Nov 22, 2025 / 07:56 am The 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference features prayer, community, evangelization, and service among Catholic teenagers from Nov. 20–22 in Indianapolis. Follow CNA’s live coverage of the event below. Watch the Day 3 of the event: Thousands of teens participate in …
Over 300 students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria
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 …
Lord’s Day Reflection: The Kingship we still need
As the Church marks the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme, “A century later – the Kingship we still need” By Abbot Marion Nguyen Today’s Gospel confronts us with one of the most striking contradictions in all of Scripture: …
Archbishop Casey Holds Prayer Service for Immigrants
Archbishop Robert Casey led a prayer service for immigrants at Butler County Jail in Hamilton, Ohio on Friday, Nov. 14. The archbishop was joined by a small group of people from all around the archdiocese, including representatives from Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio. The prayer service included the sorrowful mysteries of …
Hope Rising from the Ashes
A symbol of Christ’s Resurrection often seen in Christian iconography is the mythical creature known as the phoenix. This legendary bird dies in a flurry of flames only to be reborn from the ashes. The May 29 fire at St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein destroyed the sanctuary’s …
Pope Leo visits tomb of St Francis in Assisi
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 …
What attendees can expect at the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference
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 …
