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Meet Charley the abortion-bot.

A Decision Between a Woman and Her Abortion Bot? Meet ‘Chatbot Charley’ Pushing Mail-Order Abortions

Abortion activists recently unveiled chatbot ‘Charley’ quick to offer women one-track advice.

Lauretta Brown Nation

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From left, Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, head of the Syriac Orthodox Church, and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Anglican Communion, attend the 30th World Day of Prayer for Peace on Sept. 20, 2016 in Assisi, Italy. Patriarch Bartholomew and Welby will join the Pope Sept. 30 for an ecumenical prayer vigil on the threshold of the Synod on Synodality, which will begin Oct. 4 at the Vatican.

Ecumenical Gathering at the Vatican a ‘Little Assisi’

Father Raymond J. de Souza Vatican

America’s Abortion Impasse

The Editors Editorial

The College of Cardinals 2023: Global, Diverse and Unpredictable

Matthew Bunson Vatican

A Eucharistic procession ends in the Vatican’s Lourdes Grotto.

New Study: Almost Two-Thirds of US Catholics Believe in the Real Presence

Joe Bukuras/CNA Nation

The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT) on Mount Graham in southern Arizona.

Celebrations Planned for 30th Anniversary of Vatican Observatory’s Arizona Telescope

Jonah McKeown/CNA Vatican

From left to right, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and former Vice President Mike Pence, participate in a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX Business Network and Univision, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif.

At Second GOP Debate, Candidates Spar Over Economy, Immigration, Crime

Daniel Payne/CNA Nation

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley.

Oklahoma Archbishop Decries Execution of Anthony Sanchez as ‘Archaic’

Jonah McKeown/CNA Nation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at Lynchburg, Virginia, on April 14, 2023.

During GOP Debate DeSantis Says He Would Support 15-Week National Abortion Ban

Daniel Payne/CNA Nation

For the Church to fulfill her divine mission — which is, of course, the salvation of souls — religious freedom must not only be proclaimed in words and incorporated in law but also be given sincere and practical application.

Recovering Our Understanding of Religious Freedom

Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer Commentaries

Pope Francis passes a group of Ukrainian soldiers as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

Pope Francis on Imperialism: Is Russia a Special Case?

The monks pray the Liturgy of the Hours at Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria.

Praying Like a Monk: The Liturgy of the Hours as a Family

The Community of Our Lady of Walsingham is devoted to Mary.

‘School of Mary’: Ecclesial Family Brings Walsingham to England and Beyond

Relying on Providence: Catholic Couple Begins Married Life on Pilgrimage

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Bishop-elect Raimo Ramón Goyarrola Belda of Helsinki, left, and Archbishop Julio Murat, apostolic nuncio to the Nordic countries.

Spanish Opus Dei Priest Announced as New Helsinki Bishop

The Helsinki Diocese had been without a bishop since May 20, 2019, when the Pope accepted the early resignation of Bishop Teemu Sippo, who had led the diocese since 2009 and resigned early for health reasons.

Jonah McKeown/CNA World September 29, 2023

The extraordinary consistory of cardinals meets at the Vatican's Synod Hall, Aug. 29, 2022.

What Is a Consistory? Your Questions Answered

On Saturday, Sept. 30, Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals at a consistory in Rome.

Jonah McKeown/CNA Vatican September 29, 2023

Pope Francis speaks during a press conference aboard the papal plane from Marseille, France, to Rome on Sept. 23.

Pope Francis Denounces ‘Body-Shaming,’ Admits to Bullying Overweight Friend as a Child

The Pope highlighted the dignity and value of all human persons.

Peter Pinedo/CNA Vatican September 29, 2023

Theodore McCarrick arrives at Dedham District Court in Massachusetts on Sept. 3, 2021, for his 9 a.m. arraignment.

Theodore McCarrick to Undergo Competency Exam for Wisconsin Criminal Case

The report is due to be filed in court by Nov. 22.

Joe Bukuras/CNA Nation September 29, 2023

President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel addresses the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters on Sept. 19, 2023 in New York City.

Cuba's President Pays Hasty Visit to New York City Church

Miguel Díaz-Canel abruptly cut short a planned visit to the Church of the Transfiguration in New York City’s Chinatown after paying tribute to Venerable Félix Varela, a priest and patriot of the island nation.

Sabrina Ferrisi Nation September 29, 2023

The 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is being held Sept. 25-28, 2023, outside of Toronto, Ontario.

Canadian Bishops Reject Euthanasia, Discuss Indigenous Fund, Synod at End of Meeting

Bishop McGrattan said Church-affiliated organizations will focus on palliative care and will not support euthanasia.

Tyler Arnold/CNA World September 29, 2023

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Young readers are captivated by the stories in ‘Saintly Creatures: 14 Tales of Animals and Their Holy Companions.’

All Creation Waits: New Kids’ Book Highlights Saints’ Animals and Care of Nature

J.R.R. Tolkien, shown in an undated photo

Tolkien the Catholic

Chaplains and campus ministers offer insights into staying rooted in faith.

Tips for Staying Faithfully Catholic While in College

A consistory for the creation of new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica is underway on Oct. 5, 2019.

Tune Into the Consistory of Cardinals and Synod on Synodality’s Opening Mass

‘Theology of Home IV: Arranging the Seasons’ showcases seasonal beauty at home.

God’s Arranging of the Seasons: Flowers and Natural Beauty Highlight Gift of the Present Moment

During her Holy Hours, Mother Angelica would at times use specific prayers of the Church, such as the Litany of the Heart of Jesus, Litany of Loreto, Litany of the Holy Spirit, or Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.

Pro-Tips for Making a Spiritually Rich Holy Hour