Young people listen to the stories of Christian youth with lived experience of mental health challenges as part of “The Sanctuary Youth Series” by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Sanctuary Mental… Burned-out pastor builds global mental health resources for churches

Charlie Kirk Father Reginald Norman emphasized that Catholics “are called to honor the dignity of every person — even those with whom we disagree” — and respect each other’s freedom of expression, while explaining that… Black Catholic Leader Condemns Threats, ‘Loss of Civility’ After Kirk’s Assassination

Courtesy photoBoys swing on a rope during recess at Western Academy in Houston, where cellphones will be “destroyed” if found. Under the new policy, which Hebert laid out in a four-page letter to parents last… Texas Boys School Establishes Policy to Destroy Smartphones

Ann Sieben enjoys being a perpetual pilgrim. Eighteen years ago, Ann Sieben quit a high-paying job in Colorado to become a concrete witness of faith in a chaotic world. She’s now visiting 305 stops in… 55,000 Miles and Counting: The Extraordinary Life of an American Perpetual Pilgrim

The broken Virgin Mary statue Kevin Matthews found in a dumpster. / Credit: ODB Films CNA Staff, Oct 4, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Kevin Matthews was at the top of his game as one… New film tells story of how broken Virgin Mary statue changed the life of a radio host

MUMBAI, India – Two Catholic priests were seized by unknown parties and beaten in western India in the early morning hours of Wednesday, in what many observers see as part of a growing pattern of… Two priests beaten, church looted in latest anti-Christian assault in India

MANILA, Philippines – Catholic and Protestant leaders spearheaded a new anti-corruption movement in the Philippines, aiming to replicate the success of a Sept. 21 protest that drew tens of thousands of people to the country’s… Recalling ‘People Power’ in the 80s, Filipino Church joins anti-corruption protests

Timothy Schmalz works on the sculpture of Jesus covering Charlie Kirk’s fatal wound. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Ave Maria University CNA Staff, Oct 3, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). The day after Charlie Kirk… Sculpture of Jesus and Charlie Kirk to be installed at Ave Maria University

Be moved by the story of Kevin Matthews and ‘Broken Mary.’ Filmmaker: ‘The beautiful part about film is there are so many themes — of redemption, or faith, or rediscovering your faith, or forgiving yourself,… Why the Story Behind ‘Broken Mary’ Film Will Touch Your Heart

Mawan Semaan/ACI MENAAn Israeli air strike hits Khiam, Nabatieh region in southern Lebanon, on Sept. 25, 2024. Cardinal Raï called for a permanent peace built on Israeli withdrawal and the assertion of full Lebanese sovereignty,… Patriarch Raï Praises Lebanon Border Communities for Staying On Their Land