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Denver Archdiocese, Catholic schools ask Supreme Court for access to preschool program

null / Credit: Wolfgang Schaller|Shutterstock CNA Staff, Nov 15, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA). The Archdiocese of Denver and a coalition of Catholic preschools are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow them to access a Colorado universal preschool pr... [...]

Spike Lee just gave Pope Leo a custom Knicks jersey

Pope Leo’s jersey collection has grown once again, thanks to filmmaker Spike Lee. On Saturday, November 15, Pope Leo met with actors and filmmakers at the Vatican. The meeting was an effort to “deepen dialogue with the world of cinema and in particular with actors and directors, exploring the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to Read More…

Spike Lee just gave Pope Leo a custom Knicks jersey

‘Christ is King, not the oppressive state’: Mexico’s bishops recall Cristero legacy

Puebla, Mexico, Nov 15, 2025 / 09:00 am As the centenary of the Calles Law, which precipitated the bloodiest wave of religious persecution against Mexican Catholics, approaches in 2026, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference (CEM, by its [...]

Not the best homily? Here’s what to do

I glanced nervously at my husband, wondering if he was thinking the same thing I was. We were visiting a new-to-us parish. When it came time for the homily, the priest began describing his recent birthday party — who attended, how he prepared — instead of talking about anything spiritual. “Are we going to hear Read More…

Not the best homily? Here’s what to do

The pope’s photographer has discreetly retired

Putting the pope in the spotlight, and above all not taking the spotlight himself: that was the mission of Francesco Sforza. While everyone in the Vatican’s working community knew him, very few outside the Vatican knew the name of this man who invariably wore a black suit and tie, whether it was 32ºF or 110ºF, Read More…

The pope’s photographer has discreetly retired

Why you should never consult a psychic about the future

Many people, including some celebrities, consult psychics, mediums, or fortune tellers in an attempt to gain control over the future. They want to know what will happen next and are not willing to wait and see what God has in store for them. It’s never a good thing to consult any psychic, no matter how Read More…

Why you should never consult a psychic about the future

‘Red Week’ shines a light on Christian persecution

More than 600 churches and other landmarks around the world will be bathed in red light this week as part of “Red Week,” to raise awareness about the persecution of Christians and the need for religious freedom. “Red Week,” which begins on November 15 and continues through November 23, is a global campaign organized by Read More…

‘Red Week’ shines a light on Christian persecution

Archbishop praises governor for granting man clemency

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City praised the governor of Oklahoma for granting a death row inmate clemency just minutes before his execution was scheduled to begin. “I commend the courage Gov. Stitt has shown to grant clemency in the case involving Tremane Wood,” said Coakley in a November 13 statement published across his social Read More…

Archbishop praises governor for granting man clemency

Bishops urge action as Sudan crises deepen

The latest Plenary Assembly of the Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan closed with a statement that conveys a level of urgency not often seen in the region’s episcopal documents. Their message, released in Malakal at the end of a week of deliberations, describes a landscape marked by intensifying violence, political fragmentation, and humanitarian collapse. Read More…

Bishops urge action as Sudan crises deepen

Respecting human dignity can align with safeguarding nation, Bishop Burbidge says

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge leads the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Diocese of Arlington Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 15, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, said the country can... [...]