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The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. / Credit: Andrea Izzotti/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 27, 2025 / 08:30 am (CNA). A looming U.S. government shutdown could affect Roman Catholic churches and Catholic institutions that depend… Possible U.S. government shutdown could disrupt military Masses, meals for preschoolers

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on September 27, 2025. / Daniel Ibáñez Vatican City, Sep 27, 2025 / 07:30 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV marked the Jubilee… Pope marks Jubilee of Catechists: teach relationship with Jesus

Students gather around the Gratitude Bell at Belmont Abbey College. These customs often do serious work in transmitting Catholic culture and fostering a sense of belonging for these young adults.

Pope Leo XIV greets an audience at the Jubilee of Catechists at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Sep 27, 2025 / 09:50 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV… Pope Leo chooses theme for 34th World Day of the Sick: 'The compassion of the Samaratin'

Joe Bukuras/CNABishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace. African nations have… U.S. Bishops Reiterate Solidarity With Faithful of Africa Amid Ongoing Conflicts

Steve HeapEntrance to old building for School of Medicine and Dentistry and Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. One of the flyers makes references to words allegedly written on a shell casing by Charlie Kirk’s… Police Investigate Flyers at Georgetown Recruiting for Far-Left Gun Group Tied to Violence

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered for his weekly general audience on Sept. 17, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Sep 26, 2025 / 07:00 am… Pope Leo XIV names first head of major Vatican department

Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered for his weekly general audience on Sept. 17, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Archbishop Iannone, 67, an Italian canon lawyer, has headed the… Pope Leo XIV Names First Head of Major Vatican Department

Patricipants gather at a Courage and EnCourage annual conference. / Credit: Courage International CNA Staff, Sep 26, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Courage International, the Catholic apostolate that helps men and women experiencing same-sex attraction… Courage International marks 45 years helping faithful address same-sex attraction