17Dec
Colombian law recognizes historical importance of church dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church of the National Vow in Bogotá, Colombia. / Credit: Eduardo Berdejo ACI Prensa Staff,
17Dec
Catholic leaders back pregnancy centers, doctors in federal suit over abortion referrals
Illinois state capitol in Springfield. / Credit: Paul Brady Photography/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 17, 2025
17Dec
Bangladesh Catholics face Christmas under military guard after church attacks
Army personnel stand guard in front of St. Mary’s Cathedral Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on
17Dec
Dire weather causes misery for Gaza homeless
Aid workers say heavy rainfall is causing widespread suffering in Gaza. Read all Read
17Dec
China and the Church: Building a bridge
Vatican Media’s headquarters holds a launch event for a new book by Chinese author Chiaretto
17Dec
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ramón Bejarano to lead Monterey Diocese
San Diego Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano celebrates Mass at St. Augustine’s School on Dec. 5,
17Dec
Pope Leo condemns antisemitism in phone call with Israeli President
Pope Leo XIV receives a telephone call from Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, following the
17Dec
BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV to appoint next archbishop of New York
Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Illinois. / Credit: Diocese of Joliet YouTube video Vatican
17Dec
Pope Leo XIV to appoint next archbishop of New York
Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Illinois. / Credit: Diocese of Joliet YouTube video Vatican
17Dec
Uganda army confirms arrest of priest over alleged state security threats
Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of the Catholic Diocese of Masaka in Uganda is in police custody
