Catholic World Report

Catholic World Report is a digital news magazine that presents stories from a traditional Catholic viewpoint. After over two decades of being a prominent source for Catholic news, analysis, and commentary, CWR transitioned its impactful content completely online in January 2012, making it accessible to all readers at no cost. CWR offers extensive coverage of news and events that impact the Church globally, tackling questions and exploring topics that mainstream media often overlooks. The magazine includes interviews with influential Church figures and delves into various subjects, including bioethics, life-related issues, the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and Asia, the latest updates on vocations worldwide, and the ongoing cultural debates in the United States.

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Pope Leo XIV meets with his diplomatic team

1 day ago | catholicworldreport.com | Almudena Martínez-Bordiú |Paul Kengor

Pope Leo XIV meets with his diplomatic team By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú for CNA Pope Leo XIV greets members of the Vatican Secretariat of State on June 5, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican MediaVatican City, Jun 5, 2025 / 14:51 pm (CNA). In his audience with members of the Vatican Secretariat of State on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV thanked them for their support in the first month of his pontificate.
New Jersey parish employee pleads guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 churches

2 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | Daniel Payne |Catherine Harmon

New Jersey parish employee pleads guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 churches By Daniel Payne for CNA A New Jersey former parish bookkeeper has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from two parishes, June 3, 2025. / Credit: Zack McCarthy via Flickr (CC BY 2.0)CNA Staff, Jun 4, 2025 / 13:21 pm (CNA). A former parish employee in New Jersey has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from two parishes several months after she was accused of the thefts.
Advocacy group launches campaign urging New York governor to force insurers to pay abuse claims

3 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | Daniel Payne |Catherine Harmon

Advocacy group launches campaign urging New York governor to force insurers to pay abuse claims By Daniel Payne for CNA A victims’ advocacy group is pressuring New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to force insurers to pay abuse claims. / Credit: lev radin/ShutterstockCNA Staff, Jun 3, 2025 / 15:50 pm (CNA). A victim advocacy group launched an ad campaign urging New York Gov.
How can three French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal

5 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | AC Wimmer |Robert Barron

How can three French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal By AC Wimmer for CNA Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican MediaCNA Newsroom, Jun 1, 2025 / 19:56 pm (CNA).
Restoration, digitization of Vatican Library archives gets underway

5 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | Victoria Isabel Cardiel |Catherine Harmon

A view of the Vatican Apostolic Library in 2021. / Credit: Franco Origlia/Getty ImagesVatican City, Jun 2, 2025 / 12:17 pm (CNA). The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage.
Pope Leo XIV tells families they are the cradle of humanity’s future at jubilee celebration

6 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | AC Wimmer |Carl Olson

Pope Leo XIV tells families they are the cradle of humanity’s future at jubilee celebration By AC Wimmer for CNA Pope Leo waving at the crowds gathered on St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNACNA Newsroom, Jun 1, 2025 / 07:31 am (CNA).
FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly

6 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | Leo XIV |Carl Olson

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly By Pope Leo XIV for CNA Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Holy Mass Holy Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNACNA Newsroom, Jun 1, 2025 / 07:18 am (CNA).
The sexual revolution Is undermined by its own triumph

6 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | Carl Olson |George Neumayr

(Image: Ignatius Press / www.ignatius.com)Many books and essays have looked at the many cultural, social, and historical aspects of the Sexual Revolution. But few have delved into the destruction and suffering caused by that revolution, and have provided a careful, direct, and caring Christian response to the pain and misery all around us now, decades later.
Canadian priest who survived school shooting, founded order is focus of new film

6 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | Francesca Pollio Fenton |Alvino-Mario Fantini

Dainelys Soto, Genesis Contreras, and Daniel Soto, who arrived from Venezuela after crossing the U.S. border from Mexico, wait for dinner at a hotel provided by the Annunciation House on Sept. 22, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. / Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesCNA Staff, Sep 9, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA).
The Fountain of Youth offers shallow fun and a trickle of truth

6 days ago | catholicworldreport.com | Nick Olszyk

The Fountain of Youth offers shallow fun and a trickle of truthThis new film by British action director Guy Richie has plenty of summer movie action, but is derivative and often lazy. (Image: Wikipedia)MPAA Rating: PG-13Reel Rating: 2 out of 5 reels(The following review contains spoilers!)The Fountain of Youth is one of the great mythological quests: a mysterious spring that gives immortality.