Archive for February 2, 2018

Daphne Caruana Galizia.  ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Slain Maltese journalist fought for her convictions, priest says

A close friend of slain Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia says the reporter’s life and death is a reminder that... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Catholic schools are ‘instruments of the new evangelization,’ NCEA president says

Dr. Tom Burnford, president and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association, spoke to CNA’s Jonah McKeown during Catholic Schools... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Holy habits: what school sisters bring to the classroom

In Lincoln, Nebraska, you can tell the seasons by the habits of the School Sisters of Christ the King.  Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square June 7, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Two new day-trips in Italy added to Pope’s schedule

The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has added two day-trips in Italy to his schedule for spring 2018, including... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Jan. 31, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope: It’s blasphemy to commit crimes in the name of God

On Friday Pope Francis met with participants in a conference on violence committed in the name of religion, emphasizing that... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in St. Peter's Basilica, on February 2, 2018.  ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Don’t let technology replace real encounters, Francis says on Candlemas

Pope Francis told consecrated men and women Friday that they are called to have real encounters with their brothers and... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Cardinal Farrell nixes LGBT advocates from Vatican-hosted conference

Cardinal Kevin Farrell has reportedly barred several speakers set to address an annual women's event inside the Vatican over concerns... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila.  CNA file photo.?w=200&h=150

Denver archbishop spotlights Humanae Vitae in new pastoral letter

In a new pastoral letter honoring the 50-year anniversary of Humanae Vitae, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver underscored the... Read more

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Bishop of Saginaw asks for prayers following lung cancer diagnosis

Bishop Joseph Cistone of Saginaw, Michigan has asked for prayers and some leeway in his schedule following a recent lung... Read more