Browsing News Entries
Tanzania: Zanzibar Cup promoting peace and tourism through kitesurfing
Posted on 05/15/2026 00:39 AM ()
Ahead of the 6th edition of the Zanzibar Cup, Italian pediatrician Stefano Conte speaks to Vatican News about the event he founded in Tanzania to promote youth sports, tourism, peace, and international fraternity in East Africa.
Thousands rally at Canada's National March for Life in Ottawa
Posted on 05/14/2026 20:51 PM (CNA Daily News)
Canada's March for Life takes in place in May to mark the month in 1969 when the omnibus bill that decriminalized abortion in Canada was passed. This year’s march fell on the anniversary of the vote.
Archbishop Hebda issues pastoral letter reminding families that ‘Only One Thing Is Necessary’
Posted on 05/14/2026 19:52 PM (CNA Daily News)
Despite the “uphill battle” families face, Hebda encourages them: “Dear families, please take heart. You are not alone. The Church journeys with you, the Church loves you, and the Church needs you!”
Reflecting on meeting with Leo, Rubio emphasizes distinction between role of Church and nation state
Posted on 05/14/2026 18:45 PM (CNA Daily News)
"There are conflicts and issues in the world that cannot be solved diplomatically, no matter how hard you try," Rubio said.
U.S. Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill as legal fight continues
Posted on 05/14/2026 18:33 PM (CNA Daily News)
Mail-order abortions will continue in the U.S. after the nation's Supreme Court restored telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone.
Democratic senators press Housing secretary on missing homelessness data
Posted on 05/14/2026 17:25 PM (CNA Daily News)
Catholic Charities USA said the lack of federal data on the number of homeless people hampers its ability to assess needs and advocate for essential resources.
U.S. State Department renews $100M Cuba aid offer for Church-led distribution
Posted on 05/14/2026 16:27 PM (CNA Daily News)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said the U.S. aid offer would require the Cuban government to undergo regime change but “the government doesn't seem to be willing to do that yet.”
The Ascension of Christ (May 14th)
Posted on 05/14/2026 13:00 PM (St. Anthony Church)
The Ascension of Christ Jesus "ascends" into Heaven. What does this mean? We do not believe that Jesus is on a cloud or floating around the galaxy or went "up, up, and away!" For the Jewish people, "heaven" and "earth" are two...
Catholic film star becomes first Christian chief minister of major Indian state
Posted on 05/14/2026 12:00 PM (CNA Daily News)
Church leaders in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu call the election of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay a source of pride in a country where Christians face growing persecution.
German Catholic congress approves bondage group's booth
Posted on 05/14/2026 11:57 AM (CNA Daily News)
Organizers of the Würzburg congress told EWTN News the group's guidelines contain 'no contradiction with the Catechism.'