The entrance to Auschwitz 1, the infamous Arbeit Macht Frei sign. / Credit: Joe Passmore Krakow, Poland, Jan 27, 2025 / 12:15 pm (CNA). Jan. 27 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Each year, the camp survivors are fewer in number, and as their testimony and witness remain, the importance of Auschwitz…

Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates march through the heart of San Francisco on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, for the 21st annual Walk for Life West Coast. / Credit: Francisco Valdez/Walk for Life San Francisco, Calif., Jan 27, 2025 / 11:05 am (CNA). Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates filled Civic Center Plaza and marched…

Pope Francis meets with Church communications officials at the Vatican on Jan. 27, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 27, 2025 / 11:35 am (CNA). Pope Francis said Monday that he is more concerned about the development of human intelligence than artificial intelligence. Speaking to Church communications professionals in the Clementine Hall of the…

Children of Afghan immigrants to St. Louis play during a holiday party on Dec. 9, 2023. / Jonah McKeown/CNA CNA Staff, Jan 27, 2025 / 10:35 am (CNA). The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Sunday argued that its long-standing refugee program is a “work of mercy” after Vice President JD Vance criticized the…

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Newsroom, Jan 27, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis emphasized how suffering can become “an occasion for a transformative encounter” with God in a new…

The most recent St. Albert Initiative took place in New Orleans on Feb. 2, 2024. / Credit: Courtesy of Theresa Truxillo CNA Staff, Jan 27, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). A group of Catholic scientists is hosting an event for Catholic high schoolers, parents, and teachers to showcase “the harmony between the Catholic faith and…