Archive for March 8, 2021
Pope Francis returns historic prayer book saved from Islamic State to the Nineveh Plains
During his trip to Iraq, Pope Francis returned a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript which was restored after the Islamic State... Read more
Pope Francis: Meeting with Iraq’s top Shiite cleric offered ‘universal message’ of fraternity
On his flight to Rome from Baghdad on Monday, Pope Francis said that Iraq’s top Shiite cleric is a “humble and... Read more
‘This is the pure Gospel’: Pope Francis moved by Iraqi Christians’ witness
Pope Francis said Monday that the sight of the destroyed churches and ruins in Mosul and the Nineveh Plains in... Read more
Pope Francis confirms plans to go to Hungary for International Eucharistic Congress
Pope Francis on Monday confirmed that he planned to visit Hungary for the closing Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress,... Read more
Biden hails Pope Francis' 'historic' trip to Iraq
President Joe Biden stated his admiration for Pope Francis on Monday, after the pontiff’s four-day visit to Iraq. Read more
Vatican COVID-19 commission: Church can help combat rising violence against women
The Vatican COVID-19 Commission called on Monday for the Catholic Church and governments to increase support for women suffering from... Read more
Legal group highlights forced marriages, conversions on International Women’s Day
A Christian group marked International Women’s Day 2021 by highlighting forced marriages and conversions - an ongoing problem for millions... Read more
Swiss voters narrowly back ban on burqa, niqab as religious leaders voice concern
Swiss voters have narrowly approved a proposal to religious facial coverings in public nationwide. Though the move will affect a... Read more
Scammer arrested after attempt to sell Turkish basilica
Turkish authorities have arrested a scam artist who reportedly attempted to claim ownership of and sell a famous Catholic basilica... Read more
Feminists attack, desecrate church in Oaxaca
A group of feminists taking part in a women’s rights march in Oaxaca City on Sunday attacked Ss. Cosmas and... Read more
Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace as trial of Derek Chauvin begins
The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged peace and prayer before the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces... Read more
Pope Francis blesses Marian statue desecrated by Islamic State
A statue of the Virgin Mary that had been desecrated by the Islamic State was present at Pope Francis’ Mass... Read more
Senate sends COVID relief bill back to House without pro-life provisions
The House could be voting as soon as Tuesday on a COVID relief package that pro-life groups warn would increase... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Iraq
Please read below for CNA’s full transcript of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Baghdad, Iraq to Rome, Italy on... Read more
Supreme Court allows religious speech violation lawsuit to continue
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that government officials can be held personally liable for religious freedom violations. Read more
Bishop appointed for S Sudan's Rumbek diocese after nearly 10 years' vacancy
Father Christian Carlassare, who was appointed Bishop of Rumbek on Monday, nearly 10 years since the death of the diocese’s... Read more
