Archive for September 11, 2019

St. John Paul II in prayer, c. 1991. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

9/11: When John Paul II grieved with America

As three airliners smashed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, and Flight 93 crashed into a Pennsylvania... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis says he hopes 'seeds of peace' will bear fruit in Africa

Upon his return to the Vatican after a six-day trip to Africa, Pope Francis said Wednesday that he hopes the... Read more

Pope Francis speaks aboard the papal plane from Madagascar to Rome Sept. 10, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Madagascar

This is the full transcript of the Pope's Sept. 10 in-flight press conference from Antananarivo, Madagascar to Rome Read more

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to a press conference at the National Press Club. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Senate Democrats move to block Title X rule

Senate Democrats acted Tuesday to block funding of the Federal Title X family planning program, drawing condemnation from Republicans and... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Superior Committee for achieving the objectives contained in the Document on Human Fraternity at the Vatican, Sept. 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Catholics, Muslims pray at Vatican for September 11 victims

Catholics and Muslims prayed in Vatican City Wednesday for the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and of every act... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan attends Columbus Day parade in New York City. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops mark 9/11 with prayers

On the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Catholic leaders in the United States has spoken in honor of... Read more

Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone. CNA file photo?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Cardinal Dolan 'consulting extensively' about allegations against Buffalo Bishop Malone

Amid calls for his resignation, Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo remains firm in his conviction not to step down... Read more

Supreme Court of the United States. ?w=200&h=150

Florist appeals to Supreme Court for second time over same-sex wedding case

A florist in Washington state sued for declining to serve a same-sex wedding is once again appealing her case to the U.S.... Read more

Ashiq Mesih and Eisham Ashiq, Asia Bibi's husband and daughter in Rome April 15, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

EU official: Release of Asia Bibi shows promise for religious freedom

A European Union official who played a role in working for the release of Pakistani death row inmate Asia Bibi... Read more

Moroccan security forces stand guard outside a courthouse holding the trial of Hajar Raissouni on charges of abortion in the capital Rabat, Sept. 9, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Moroccan woman jailed on suspicion of procuring abortion

A Moroccan journalist has been jailed for allegedly procuring an abortion and for fornication. The country's penal code bars abortion... Read more