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Bishop Simon Kulli, witness to the faith in post-communist Albania, dies at 52

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 3, 2025 / 18:51 pm The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) announced the sudden death of Bishop Simon Kulli of Sapë in northern Albania on Saturday, Nov. [...]

The kitchen friar’s book that inspires Pope Leo’s spirituality

CNA Staff, Dec 3, 2025 / 18:21 pm On the papal plane on the way home from his first international trip, Pope Leo XIV referenced a book that has greatly influenced his spirituality after being [...]

Catholic Charities affiliates fear SNAP disruptions amid Trump administration warning

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 3, 2025 / 17:51 pm President Donald Trump’s administration intends to cut off federal food assistance for 21 states amid a dispute over reporting data about recipients, which has caused concern [...]

Lilly Endowment announces 45 multimillion-dollar grants for theological schools

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 3, 2025 / 17:21 pm The Lilly Endowment announced it will distribute 45 large-scale grants to theological schools across the U.S. and Canada, including directing about $60 million to several Catholic [...]

Catholics form coalition opposed to the death penalty amid execution surge

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 3, 2025 / 16:42 pm Catholics and pro-life conservatives joined a broad coalition of more than 50 organizations seeking to end the death penalty in the United States amid the 2025 [...]

Nigerian, Iraqi priests tell of aiding persecuted Christians seen in photo exhibit

Washington, D.C., Dec 3, 2025 / 13:50 pm A discussion featuring Father Atta Barkindo and Father Karam Shamasha breathed life into a photo exhibit featuring the “forgotten faces” of persecuted Christians in Nigeria and Iraq [...]

Nigerian foundation defends Catholic bishop after remarks about Christian genocide

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto is the founder of The Kukah Centre, a Nigeria-based public policy institute. / Credit: The Kukah Centre ACI Africa, Dec 3, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). The Kukah Centre (TKC), a Nigeria-ba... [...]

European Union imposes recognition of ‘homosexual marriage’ on all member states

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 3, 2025 / 08:00 am The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that all member states are obliged to recognize so-called “homosexual marriages” legally contracted in another [...]

The Tagus Route: A journey toward Fátima, on foot

Between Lisbon’s waterfront and the Sanctuary of Fátima lies a 150-kilometer path that many travelers consider one of Portugal’s most meaningful journeys. The Tagus Route, part of the wider Fátima Walking Routes project, offers six days of movement, culture, and spiritual depth – open not only to Catholic pilgrims but to anyone seeking purpose and Read More…

The Tagus Route: A journey toward Fátima, on foot

2 Lebanese saints Pope Leo wants young people to know about

In a meeting with young people in front of the Patriarchate of Antioch, Pope Leo XIV said, “Consider the many Lebanese saints. What singular beauty we see in the life of St. Rafqa, as she endured years of suffering from illness with strength and gentleness! How many acts of compassion performed by Bl. Yakub El-Haddad Read More…

2 Lebanese saints Pope Leo wants young people to know about