Archive for June 21, 2017

A Russian icon of St. Nicholas, c. 1500.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Can relics unite Catholics and Orthodox? Pope Francis thinks so.

Common veneration of relics is one of the tools Pope Francis is using to foster ecumenical relations with the Eastern... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Jose Gregorio Rosa Chavez of San Salvador, who will be made a cardinal at a June 28, 2017 consistory. ?w=200&h=150

El Salvador's first cardinal a friend of Blessed Oscar Romero

Pope Francis' decision to elevate Bishop José Gregorio Rosa Chávez is unprecedented: not only is he the first Salvadoran cardinal,... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 15, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Don’t think holiness is for you? The saints can help, Pope Francis says

On Wednesday, Pope Francis said the saints show us that despite what we might think, holiness is possible for everyone,... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis sends aid to a troubled South Sudan

After the Vatican stated last month the postponement of Pope Francis’ proposed trip to South Sudan, they announced Wednesday that... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

We must speak, act more on criminal justice reform, Christian leaders insist

With the justice system rife with abuse, there is still much work to be done to call the faithful to... Read more

Pope Francis meets with NFL Hall of Fame group in Vatican City on June 21, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Meeting with NFL hall-of-famers, Pope Francis promotes teamwork

Pope Francis addressed members of the National Football League Hall of Fame on Wednesday, encouraging them to promote the values... Read more

Ted Bundy. Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

The little-known final interview of Ted Bundy: Porn motivated me

He was one of the worst serial killers in U.S. history. Read more

Georgia's 6th Congressional district Republican candidate Karen Handel gives a victory speech, June 20, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Pro-lifers claim victory in Georgia House vote

Abortion rights groups invested heavily and lost in Tuesday night’s runoff special election for a Georgia House seat, and pro-lifers... Read more

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US bishops launch 2017 Fortnight for Freedom

The U.S. bishops have launched a website and video to mark the beginning of this year’s Fortnight for Freedom, focusing... Read more