Archive for January 28, 2019

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane to returning from Bangladesh Dec. 2, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope says he is against making priestly celibacy optional in the Latin rite

Pope Francis said Monday he is opposed to the idea of optional priestly celibacy in the Latin rite, and he... Read more

Pope Francis & Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti aboard the papal plane Jan. 28, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis outlines key priorities for February sex abuse summit

Speaking on the papal flight returning from Panama, the pope said he wanted the world’s bishops to receive a “catechesis”... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane from Panama to Rome Jan. 28, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

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

CNA's full transcript of the Pope's July 28 in-flight press conference from Panama City to Rome.  Read more

Young people at the Campo San Juan Pablo II for the World Youth Day Vigil, Jan. 26, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Diminished crowds at World Youth Day

The 15th international World Youth Day ended Sunday with a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis attended by hundreds of thousands... Read more

World Youth Day 2019 volunteer Fadi George in Panama.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Middle Eastern pilgrims clear hurdles to attend World Youth Day

For many pilgrims at the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama City, attending the international event was as simple as... Read more

The office of the Taoiseach in Dublin, Ireland. ?w=200&h=150

Report: Pro-choice Irish pol denied Eucharist

A pro-choice Irish legislator has been denied the reception of Holy Communion, after he announced that he had voted in... Read more

Doctor reading test results of pregnant woman by ultrasound. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

New state-level laws show time is running out for Roe, pro-lifers say

Several states, including New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, have either passed new laws expanding abortion access or... Read more

Archbishop Paul Coakley. Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Coakley: Keep tilling the 'good soil' of discipleship

Being and making disciples of Christ is a life-long project that requires a continued renewal of focus and recommitment to... Read more

Felix Tshisekedi, newly-inaugurated DRC president, delivers a speech Jan. 24, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Six DRC bishops recognize election of Tshisekedi as president

Six bishops from the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recognized the election of Felix Tshisekedi... Read more

The flag of Cuba. ?w=200&h=150

Cuba’s first church inauguration since the revolution

The first new Catholic church in Cuba since the the country’s revolution 60 years ago was inaugurated on Saturday.  Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Lebanese man finds hand of Providence in mystical experience

Raymond Nader had spent years searching for the meaning of life, when during a moment of prayer in an old... Read more

Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon. ?w=200&h=150

Love God? Let your music aim high, Archbishop Sample says

Sacred music has a special role in the Catholic liturgy, and Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon has written... Read more

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Mother Marla Marie stands on the front porch of the sisters’ Mother of the Light convent in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

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