National Catholic Register

Chairman of the German Bishops' Conference Georg Bätzing addresses guests during the annual St Michael reception of the Catholic Church in Germany, in Berlin on September 4, 2023.

Synodal Way Isn’t Answer to Germany’s ‘Mission Country’ Status, Evangelization Leaders Say

Catholic leaders of evangelization efforts in Germany agree with Bishop Bätzing’s recent diagnosis of the country’s spiritual quandary, but some disagree with the approach Church leadership has taken to address it.

Jonathan Liedl World

Related coverageBishop Bätzing Calls Germany a ‘Mission Country,’ Amid Declining Catholic Numbers

Harrison Butker addresses graduates at Benedictine College on May 11, 2024.

Kicking Butker: KC Chiefs’ Star Torched on Social Media for His Graduation Speech

Matthew McDonald Nation

New Norms Give Vatican Greater Say on Alleged Apparitions

Matthew Santucci/CNA Vatican

Full Text: Harrison Butker of Kansas City Chiefs Graduation Speech

Pope Francis prays before a statue of Our Lady of Fatima in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 25, 2022, as he consecrated all humanity — especially Russia and Ukraine — to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the midst of the “cruel and senseless war” in Ukraine.

What You Need to Know About the New Vatican Norms on Supernatural Phenomena

Jimmy Akin Vatican

Clara Raimundo and her husband successfully completed the Nazaré Route to Fátima.

On Foot to Fátima: A Beautiful Journey During the Month of Mary

Clara Raimundo Travel

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, presides over a press conference on Friday, May 17, 2024, on the Vatican’s new document on Marian apparitions.

Cardinal Fernández: Vatican’s New Apparitions Guidelines Stress ‘Caution’ in Discernment Process

Matthew Santucci/CNA Vatican

Kansas City Chiefs’ placekicker Harrison Butker speaks to college graduates in his commencement address at Benedictine College on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Harrison Butker Supported by Kansas City Bishop, Prominent Catholics Amid Speech Backlash

Joe Bukuras/CNA Nation

Norah O'Donnell interview with Pope Francis airs this Sunday on ‘60 Minutes.’

Pope Francis Says Conservative Critics Have a ‘Suicidal Attitude’

Jonah McKeown/CNA Vatican

Jessica Tapia displays a sign outside the Garden Grove Unified School District board meeting on behalf of the ‘Teachers Don’t Lie’ program.

California Teacher Fired for Religious Beliefs Gets Six-Figure Payout in Court

Kate Quiñones/CNA Nation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference held at the Santorini by Georgios restaurant on March 20, 2024 in Miami Beach, Fla. DeSantis talked about preventing unauthorized camping and public sleeping during the event and signed Florida House Bill 1365, which addresses homelessness.

Ron DeSantis Is Back at Home and Back on Top

The Synod of Bishop is shown underway at the Vatican, Oct. 5, 2018.

Unity in What?

Angelic Molen of Zimbabwe was ordained a deaconess in the Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and of All Africa, a part of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

How the Catholic Church Sees the Ordination of an Orthodox Church Deaconess

Pro-Life Doctor Disputes New York AG’s Claims That Abortion-Pill Reversal Doesn’t Work

Latest Search

School children read about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the celebration of his new shrine at St. Dominic Parish in Brick, New Jersey. Oct, 1, 2023.

Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and His Love for the Eucharist Opens This Weekend

Gaby Jácoba, director of the International Catholic Film Festival is bringing the film about Acutis to movie theaters in the United States.

David Ramos/CNA/Aci Prensa Nation May 17, 2024

Representatives from the whole pro-life movement and their supporters gather to demonstrate in Parliament Square on May 15, 2024 in London, England.

Pro-Lifers Rally in London Amid Consideration of Abortion Amendments

The second amendment by member of Parliament Stella Creasy includes proposals to decriminalize abortion up to the 24th week for any party involved.

Jonah McKeown/CNA World May 17, 2024

Philosophical-Theological University of Bressanone in Italy.

Vatican Overturns Own Decision on Seminary Dean

Rome’s position on Father Lintner’s appointment was reversed after the Vatican’s controversial declaration Fiducia Supplicans approved nonliturgical blessings for same-sex couples in December 2023.

AC Wimmer/CNA News May 17, 2024