Archive for July 4, 2021

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By CNA Staff

Four patriotic Americans on their way to sainthood

The Catholic Church in the United States has a long list of extraordinary men and women from all walks of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit Slovakia in September 2021

Pope Francis will visit four Slovakian cities from Sept. 12-15. Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis ‘well’ after surgery on colon for diverticulitis

Pope Francis has "reacted well" to a scheduled colon surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital on Sunday. Read more

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Traditional Latin Mass advocates appeal to Pope to protect Summorum Pontificum

A federation that advocates for the Traditional Latin Mass has appealed to Pope Francis to protect it, for those "within... Read more

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By Katie Yoder

"I Felt the Love of Jesus Pouring Out": Catholics Return to Confession

Whether they’re returning to confession after the pandemic or after falling away from their faith, Catholics have “no reason for... Read more

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By Ursula Murua

The best Catholic podcasts of 2021

Podcast listenership took a dip in 2020, as the world ground to a halt because of the coronavirus pandemic. But... Read more

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UN accused of lies, manipulation in effort to legalize abortion in El Salvador

Salvadoran pro-life leader Sara Larín charged that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is lying... Read more