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Daniel Payne

Daniel Payne

Daniel Payne is a senior editor at Catholic News Agency. He previously worked at the College Fix and Just the News. He lives in Virginia with his family.

Pope Leo XIV greets participants of the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity" in Rome, Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

At Ecumenical Symposium, Pope Leo XIV Says Catholic Church Open to Universal Easter Date

The pope spoke at the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity,” which took place...

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at a Pentecost prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square, Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit "teaches us to walk together in unity"

The pontiff addressed a massive crowd, estimated by the Vatican at around 70,000, in St. Peter’s Square on June 7...

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier speaks to EWTN News in Rome on Monday, May 26, 2025. / Credit: EWTN News

Church in Africa must “bring people together” to Overcome Racism, Reverse “structures of apartheid”: Cardinal Napier

South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier told EWTN this week that the Catholic Church in South Africa can lead in helping...

Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli on Sunday, May 11, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music Launches "Let’s Sing with the Pope" Video Series

The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music said this week it is launching its “Let’s Sing with the Pope” initiative.

Cardinal Fernando Filoni speaks to EWTN News in Rome, Friday, May 9, 2025 / Credit: EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV's Papal Name Points to "clear vision of the Church" amid Turbulance: Italian Cardinal Elector

"I asked him why he took this name," Filoni said. "He's an Augustinian. ... He told me, 'In this moment,...

Pope Leo XIV prays at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, Saturday, May 10, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

"I wanted so much to come here": Pope Leo XIV Visits Marian Shrine Outside of Rome

The sanctuary is run by the religious of the Order of St. Augustine and "houses an ancient image of the...

Long tables at the Sistine Chapel await the arrival of cardinals for the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Sistine Chapel Awaits Arrival of Cardinal Electors to Choose Late Pope Francis' Successor: Photos

The proceedings will take place in absolute secrecy, with the prelates largely sequestered from the outside world for as long...

Sister Mary Barron speaks at the eighth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica, Saturday, May 3, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

Late Pope Francis Hailed for "unwavering confidence" in Women Religious at Novendiales Mass

Sister Mary Barron said at the Mass that the late pope "invited us out into the world and among all...

Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime incenses the altar at the eighth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica, Saturday, May 3, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Urged "heart and spirit pure, free enough" for "the poorest" Among Us, Cardinal at 8th Novendiales Mass

The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a one-on-one meeting at the Vatican prior to Pope Francis’ funeral, Saturday, April 26, 2025. / Credit: Office of the President of Ukraine via Getty Images

U.S. President Trump, Counterpart Ukraine's Zelenskyy Discuss Hopes for "lasting peace" amid Pope Francis' Funeral

“[It was a] good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Hoping for results on everything...

EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw meets with Pope Francis during an audience with participants in the plenary meetings of the Dicastery for Communication, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. | Credit: Vatican Media

EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Death of Pope Francis a "moment of personal grief" for Catholics

EWTN Chairman of the Board and CEO Michael Warsaw on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, calling the pontiff’s...

The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Lourdes Announces 72nd Miracle: Italian Pilgrim Cured of Degenerative Disease

Father Michel Daubanes, the rector of the sanctuary, made the announcement on Wednesday following the completion of a rosary at...

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at the Quirinale Presidential Palace in Rome for a state banquet, on April 9, 2025. / Credit: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Pope Francis Meets with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican

Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished...

The faithful pray the rosary for Pope Francis’ recovery at Major Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Lujan on Feb. 23, 2025 in Lujan, Argentina. / Credit: Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images

Catholic Bishops, Clergy, Religious, Laity Worldwide Pray for Pope Francis amid Ongoing Health Challenges

Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion.

Get-well cards from schoolchildren to Pope Francis are seen at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 / Credit: ACI Stampa

Hospitalized, Pope Francis Receives Get-well Cards, Drawings from Schoolchildren in Rome: Photos

The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening.

Father Augustus Taylor. / Credit: Diocese of Steubenville

Co-founder of Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, Father Gus Taylor, Dies at 84

Father Gus Taylor died in Los Angeles from unspecified causes on Nov. 5, the Black Catholic Messenger reported on Thursday.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 21, 2021. / Credit: Vatican Media

Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s Hope for "lasting peace among the nations"

The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder...

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023. / Credit: USCCB video

Catholic Bishops in U.S. Urge "charity, respect, and civility" after Historic 2024 Election

In a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory.

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. / Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Donald Trump Wins Reelection, Vowing "strong, safe, and prosperous America"

Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the...

Pilgrims gather throughout a sunny St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ Angelus address on the solemnity of All Saints, Nov. 1, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Here’s How Catholics Can Get 8 Plenary Indulgences During the First Week of November

For centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to...