Archive for June 6, 2021

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his March 28, 2018 general audience in St. Peter's Square.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis to the Norbertines: Always keep an open heart

The pope issued a message marking the 900th anniversary of the foundation of the Abbey of Prémontré. Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, June 6, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis expresses sorrow after Indigenous children’s graves found at Church-run school

The Canadian government had asked the pope to issue a formal apology for the Church’s role in the country’s residential... Read more

Sister Maria Laura Mainetti. Public domain.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Sr. Maria Laura Mainetti: Nun stabbed to death by three teenage girls is beatified

Sr. Maria Laura Mainetti was beatified on June 6, the anniversary of her murder, in Chiavenna, northern Italy. Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Corpus Christi Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, June 6, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis on Corpus Christi: ‘We need to enlarge our hearts’

Celebrating Corpus Christi Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope said: “A Church of the pure and perfect is a... Read more