Articles by Kate Quiñones
U.S. Catholic schools report indicates school choice programs on the rise
Apr 17, 2025 / 15:05 pmIn the 2024-2025 school year, there were 1.6 million Catholic school students and more than 150,000 professional staff members, with a student to teacher ratio of about 11 to 1.
Education watchdog group identifies 20 Catholic universities with DEI programs
Apr 17, 2025 / 13:32 pmA Wednesday report by an education watchdog organization identified 20 Catholic colleges and universities that had “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs.
‘March on the Arch’: Hundreds join St. Louis March for Life
Apr 17, 2025 / 11:28 amHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
CNA explains: Why Eastern and Western Easter dates differ — and why 2025 is different
Apr 17, 2025 / 09:00 amThe Council of Nicaea's 1,700th anniversary marks a rare unified Easter in 2025, sparking hope for Christian unity.
More than 3,500 gather for Colorado March for Life
Apr 12, 2025 / 11:00 amThe Colorado March for Life is one of 19 state marches run by the March for Life taking place this year. It was organized jointly by the March for Life and Pro-Life Colorado.
University of Mary and Diocese of Phoenix launch first-ever Catholic seminary in Arizona
Apr 12, 2025 / 09:00 amNazareth Seminary is working with University of Mary’s “Mary College,” a satellite academic institution partnered with Arizona State University.
Pontifical Mission Societies USA visits Vietnamese leper colony
Apr 11, 2025 / 09:08 amAt a leper colony in Vietnam, Pontifical Mission Societies USA President Monsignor Roger Landry celebrated Mass, brought Communion, and distributed food and sandals.
Federal court strikes down law forcing pro-life ministries to promote abortion
Apr 10, 2025 / 17:00 pmHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Colorado bishops urge veto of ‘abhorrent’ abortion funding bill
Apr 9, 2025 / 17:41 pmThe legislation would require the state Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to cover abortions for Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus participants.
Priest of only Catholic parish in Gaza calls for peace, says Gaza is ‘a prison’
Apr 9, 2025 / 17:11 pmFather Gabriel Romanelli is the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, which has become a refuge for the Christian minority in war-torn Gaza.
Hundreds gather for first-ever Deaf Eucharistic Congress
Apr 8, 2025 / 11:31 amHeld at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, April 4–6, the congress brought together more than 200 Catholics.
Bishop Barron to deliver 2025 Catholic University of America commencement speech
Apr 7, 2025 / 15:22 pmThe Catholic University of America has announced that Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, is set to speak at its 2025 commencement ceremony.
Kentucky program launches $100 million campaign for Catholic school tuition
Apr 7, 2025 / 07:00 amThe Catholic Education Foundation president told CNA he plans to make the organization last for generations by growing its resources through a $100 million campaign.
Christian investors gather in Denver for ecumenical investing conference
Apr 4, 2025 / 13:36 pmCatholic and Protestant leaders are collaborating to make ethical investing decisions for their businesses, apostolates, and universities.
Idaho passes law requiring public schools to teach about in utero human development
Apr 3, 2025 / 11:30 amHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Oklahoma governor signs order directing state to prioritize religious freedom
Apr 1, 2025 / 15:34 pmThe directive explicitly targets several state laws, including one requiring charter schools to be “nonsectarian” in their operations.
Inspired by John Paul II, Catholic maternal health organization celebrates 30 years
Mar 29, 2025 / 06:00 amMaterCare International celebrates 30 years of supporting ethical maternal health care in developing regions around the globe, thanks to St. John Paul II’s personal encouragement.
Thousands gather for Illinois March for Life
Mar 27, 2025 / 14:50 pmHere is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Australian study finds ‘lifelong benefits’ to Catholic education
Mar 27, 2025 / 06:00 amThe study found that Catholic school attendees were more likely on average to be employed and to earn higher wages than attendees of Australian “government schools.”
Jesuits extend reparations offer to victims of alleged Rupnik abuse
Mar 26, 2025 / 19:05 pmFather Marko Rupnik is accused of having committed serious sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse of dozens of religious sisters under his spiritual care over decades.