Archive for May 22, 2021

Daniel Neves, who died May 18, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Brazilian boy who painted pictures of saints to help pay for his medical treatment dies

Daniel Neves, a 13-year-old boy who painted pictures of the saints and the Blessed Virgin Mary to help to pay... Read more

Nazir Afzal, who was appointed chair of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales May 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of the Catholic Safeguarding Project.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

In England and Wales, Catholic Church names former prosecutor to lead child protection efforts

Nazir Afzal, a prestigious Muslim barrister with a history of prosecuting gangs engaged in sexual abuse and grooming, is the... Read more

A canonization ceremony in St. Peter’s Square, Oct. 15, 2017.?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis advances causes of China missionary, sister killed by Maoist guerrillas

The pope advanced the causes of seven people. Read more

Cardinal Josip Bozanić blesses the new Laudato TV studio in Zagreb, Croatia.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal blesses new studio of EWTN affiliate in Croatia

Cardinal Josip Bozanić praised Laudato TV for reaching a new milestone. Read more

Pope Francis receives European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in a private audience, May 22, 2021.?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis meets European Commission president at the Vatican

Ursula von der Leyen discussed migration, climate change, and the Middle East during her Vatican visit. Read more