Cardinal Koovakad defends Catholic dialogue with other religions as global tensions rise — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad speaks to EWTN News in September 2025. / Credit: EWTN News EWTN News, Sep 23, 2025 / 10:35 am (CNA). Interreligious dialogue is not a compromise of Catholic identity but a necessary path forward in a divided and darkening world, said Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, the new prefect of the Vatican…

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Angola’s Catholic men urged to ‘strengthen families, be examples of integrity’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Archdiocese of Huambo has urged members of the Catholic Men Organization to be involved in the fight against societal voices, strengthen faith practice in their respective families, and exemplify integrity. / Credit: Huambo Archdiocese ACI Africa, Sep 23, 2025 / 11:35 am (CNA). Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s…

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In sparsely Catholic North Carolina, the Diocese of Raleigh leads nation in conversions — By: Catholic News Agency

The Holy Name Cathedral in the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, which is leading the nation in conversions to the Catholic faith. / Credit: Wileydoc/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Sep 23, 2025 / 12:42 pm (CNA). The Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, is leading the nation in conversions to the Catholic faith, according to a new analysis,…

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U.S. bishops join advocates in backing Supreme Court bid to protect women’s sports — By: Catholic News Agency

Credit: WoodysPhotos/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 23, 2025 / 13:27 pm (CNA). The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has joined legislatures, scientists, female athletes, the U.S. Department of Justice, and dozens of advocacy groups to support the protection of women’s sports.  The bishops submitted an amicus brief on Sept. 18 urging the Supreme…

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German march for life draws bishops and thousands in peaceful protest — By: Catholic News Agency

Thousands of demonstrators joined the March for Life on Cologne, Germany, on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2025. / Credit: EWTN Germany CNA Newsroom, Sep 23, 2025 / 09:35 am (CNA). Thousands of pro-life advocates gathered peacefully in Berlin and Cologne on Sept. 20 for Germany’s annual March for Life.   Police prevented disruption attempts by left-wing activists, reported…

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