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Established in response to Pope John Paul II’s call for a “New Evangelization,” the Catholic News Agency (CNA) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sources of Catholic news for English speakers since its inception in 2004. CNA aims to deliver timely and free news about the Universal Church, with a special focus on the Holy Father's messages and events from the Holy See, accessible to anyone online. The agency takes pride in providing free news content to Catholic Dioceses, parishes, and websites, helping to raise awareness about the activities of the global Church and fostering a Catholic culture among the faithful. While its coverage is worldwide, CNA pays particular attention to the Roman Catholic Church in the United States and topics that promote a culture of life.

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Handing out ice cream or visiting the poor: The charity of Pope Francis on his patron saint’s day

1 day ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 23, 2025 / 12:55 pm Pope Francis, baptized as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, celebrated his patron saint’s feast day every April 23. The patron saint’s day of the pope is a holiday at the Vatican and Pope Francis usually celebrated it with acts of charity toward people in need. The patron saint of the late pontiff, St. George, is credited with protecting the papacy and is also known as an intercessor in the fight against evil.
The last time the world saw Pope Francis

2 days ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 22, 2025 / 15:54 pm Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for Christians: Easter, the heart and foundation of the Catholic faith that proclaims Christ’s triumph over sin and death. On the morning of April 20, before tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis appeared from the central loggia of the basilica to deliver his Easter message.
Rome’s radiant angels: Ponte Sant’Angelo sculptures tell Christ’s passion story | Catholic News Agency

5 days ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Daniel Ibanez

The recently restored Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome features 10 angels holding symbols of Christ’s passion, creating a profound spiritual journey for jubilee pilgrims.
Catholic-Orthodox families prepare with joy to celebrate shared Easter date

5 days ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Hannah Brockhaus

Rome Newsroom, Apr 19, 2025 / 06:00 am Two families of mixed Catholic and Orthodox Christian members are looking forward to celebrating Easter together on the same date in 2025 as they also hope to one day see greater unity among all Christians. Joseph Lovskiy, who is the only Catholic in his Russian Orthodox family, summed it up with one word: “joy.” From the city of Yekaterinburg in Russia, Lovskiy’s wife, three children, and six grandchildren are all Russian Orthodox.
On Good Friday, Vatican preacher says authentic intelligence is found in self-giving love

6 days ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican City, Apr 18, 2025 / 13:29 pm Rather than an “artificial” intelligence, Christ’s death teaches us the authentic “intelligence of the cross,” which is the freedom to choose self-giving love in relationship with God and others, the papal preacher said at the Vatican on Good Friday.
Vice President JD Vance attends Vatican Good Friday service

6 days ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Hannah Brockhaus |Tyler Arnold

Vatican City, Apr 18, 2025 / 12:05 pm U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his family attended the Vatican’s Liturgy for the Lord’s Passion in St. Peter’s Basilica on Good Friday during the first day of an April 18–20 visit to Rome. On his trip, Vance — who is a convert to Catholicism — will also be visiting cultural and religious sites and meet with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state. He met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday after landing in Rome.
Holy Week pilgrims in Rome take up ancient Seven Churches walks | Catholic News Agency

6 days ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Kristina Millare

The practice of church pilgrimages dates back centuries in the Catholic Church.
Catholic students pray, assist others amid mass shooting at Florida State

1 week ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Daniel Payne

CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 15:31 pm Catholic students at Florida State University have been praying and assiting their fellow Seminoles amid a mass shooting at the campus on Thursday, a ministry leader there told CNA. News outlets reported on Thursday afternoon that multiple people had been injured during a shooting on the Tallahassee campus. Officials said the shooter was taken into custody after the incident. The shooting reportedly took place in or near the campus student union.
Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion

1 week ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Seville, Spain, Apr 17, 2025 / 13:01 pm The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions. Every year, members of the confraternities or brotherhoods prepare fervently to be part of this eagerly awaited event, a genuine manifestation of popular piety. Confraternities and brotherhoods are religious associations that organize the processions and carry the floats on their shoulders.
Judge blocks government from requiring Catholic employers to accommodate abortions, IVF

1 week ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Daniel Payne

CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 11:59 am A U.S. district judge this week permanently blocked the federal government from requiring some Catholic employers to accommodate abortions and in vitro fertilization (IVF) for their employees.