War in Ukraine: More and more children killed in deadly attacks
The verified number of children killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine has increased dramatically this year compared to 2023, as deadly strikes continue. Read all
Nicaraguan Government urged to promote dialogue to overcome the crisis
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) calls on Nicaraguan authorities to reopen dialogue with civil society and restore democratic institutions and fundamental freedoms to overcome the human rights crisis that the Central American country has been experiencing since April 2018. Read all
Columbia in Chaos: Catholic Chaplain Offers Path Through Campus Tensions
Stephanie Keith Israeli flags are pinned near where Columbia University students participate in an ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment on April 25, 2024 in New York City. Prayer and Charity to Counter Anti-Israel Encampment and Aggression.
Israeli hostage video from Hamas underscores urgent need for release
The issue of releasing hostages, which had receded from the forefront of Israeli politics, resurfaced in the debate after Hamas released a video featuring Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
Indian elections: the worrying rise of Hindu nationalism
Since coming to power in 2014, Narendra Modi and his political party have been imposing a vision of India steeped in Hindu nationalism.
Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan
On Friday morning Pope Francis welcomed Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, to the Vatican. Discussions at the Secretariat of State highlighted the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between peoples and cultures for the promotion of world peace and harmony. Read all
Belmont Abbey College hosts Bible marathon reading event
Students, faculty, monks, and staff at Belmont Abbey College took part in their first “Cover to Cover” Bible Marathon Reading Event from April 8–12, 2024.. / Credit: Nicholas Willey CNA Staff, Apr 26, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). Eighty-five hours and 42 minutes. That was the time it took students, faculty, monks, and staff to […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks Catholic faith, abortion, Title IX in exclusive EWTN interview
Kennedy opened up to veteran EWTN News anchorman Raymond Arroyo about his family’s strong faith growing up, how his faith helped him overcome drug addiction and how it impacts him in his day-to-day life in the travails of U.S. presidential politics. / Credit: EWTN News “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” / Screenshot Washington, D.C. […]
Synod on the future of the Church highlights crucial role of priests in synodality
The General Secretariat of the Synod in Rome will host 300 parish priests from across the world April 29-May 2, to better involve them in the synod’s second phase in October. Father Hippolyte Agnigori from Ivory Coast explains the event’s significance.
Vatican’s UN envoy calls for urgent action on global debt crisis
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations, advocates debt forgiveness and restructuring to free developing countries from unsustainable debt, enabling them to make critical investments in healthcare, education, job creation, and social protection.