Pope Francis with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in 2019. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 18:11 pm (CNA). As part of the Jubilee of Hope, a World Meeting of Prayer Groups of the Charismatic Renewal has concluded in Rome. The movement seeks to renew Christian life through a…

The Missionaries of Charity convent located on the compound of Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church in Gaza, was damaged by rocket fire on Dec. 16, 2023. / Credit: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 17:11 pm (CNA). The pastor of the only Catholic parish in Gaza is urging world…

The Colorado Capitol in Denver. / Credit: robert cicchetti/Shutterstock Denver, Colo., Apr 9, 2025 / 17:41 pm (CNA). The Colorado Catholic bishops are urging state Gov. Jared Polis to veto a bill that would put at least $1.5 million of public funding annually toward Medicaid-covered abortions. The Tuesday open letter — co-signed by Archbishop Samuel…

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at the Quirinale Presidential Palace in Rome for a state banquet, on April 9, 2025. / Credit: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 16:11 pm (CNA). Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in…

Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. / Credit: Courtesy of Archdiocese of Santo Domingo ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 16:41 pm (CNA). Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, expressed his profound sorrow and solidarity in response to the tragedy that occurred early Tuesday morning, April 8, at…