Archive for November 23, 2016

Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, shortly after his elevation to cardinal, Nov. 19, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

For Cardinal Tobin, Pope Francis is in step with his predecessors

In a sit-down interview with CNA Monday, Cardinal Joseph Tobin opened up about his appointment and his thoughts on the... Read more

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Cardinal Dolan calls for new energy in fight against assisted suicide

As the push for physician-assisted suicide continues throughout the country, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking the faithful... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

It'll be tough, but this group says world hunger can end by 2030

Some of the greatest challenges to ending hunger worldwide are “fragile states” threatened by instability, conflict, and climate change, a... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square for the general audience Sept. 21, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: we all have doubts, but living the faith helps

While the Jubilee might be over, Pope Francis hasn’t stopped talking about mercy, telling faithful Wednesday that the works of... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vaticans Apostolic Palace. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

In latest meeting, Synod of Bishops finalizes preparatory doc for 2018

The Synod of Bishops met in Rome this week to finalize the preparatory document and questionnaire that will form the... Read more

Inside the Vatican's synod hall on Oct. 14, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Detroit, Orange County get new auxiliary bishops from Pope Francis

On Wednesday, it was announced that Pope Francis has named two local priests as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of... Read more

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French court bans TV ad showing happy kids with Down syndrome

A French court has drawn international backlash for ruling that a popular video showing happy children with Down syndrome was... Read more

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Suspected arson destroys chapel, pro-life center

A fire – allegedly set by arsonists – has closed a pro-life pregnancy center and chapel in New Mexico, shutting... Read more