Archive for March 23, 2022

Pope Francis at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal on May 12, 2017.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis asks all Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary

‘I ask you to join in this act by inviting the priests, religious and faithful to assemble in their churches... Read more

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, March 23, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis: My grandfather taught me to loathe war

The pope said that the suffering of war ‘isn’t learned in books or in other ways,’ but rather ‘from grandparents... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 23, 2018.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Logos for Pope Francis’ trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unveiled

The pope will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more

Holy Trinity Cathedral, a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church in Jerusalem.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic leader: Pray for peace in Ukraine before Russian Orthodox cathedrals worldwide

Major Archbishop Shevchuk praised an interfaith gathering outside a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Jerusalem. Read more

Pope Francis records a video message during a meeting with Bishop Stephen Chow.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis sends message to Hong Kong’s Catholics

‘Thank you for your witness of faith,’ the pope said. Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on October 12, 2016.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to meet Canadian Indigenous leaders and Catholic bishops next week

The pope will meet with the Indigenous groups individually. Read more

Pope Francis prays at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, May 12, 2017.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Want to join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Here's how

This Friday, March 25, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, entrusting the nations... Read more

Borys Gudziak, Archeparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Ukrainian Catholic archbishop to speak at Notre Dame commencement

Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia will deliver the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame... Read more

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By Solène Tadié

‘I pray to St. John Paul II every day’: How a Ukrainian refugee found shelter at the pope’s former residence

‘Through the intercession of St. John Paul II, God led us to this residence,’ said Eleanor Petritschenko. Read more

Senator Lindsey Graham speaks at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 2015.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

‘When does life begin?’: Senators press Ketanji Brown Jackson on abortion

Senators are continuing to press Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on the abortion issue during her confirmation hearings with... Read more

Governor Gavin Newsom of California.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

No co-pays for abortion under new California law

California will eliminate several costs of abortion procedures under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Tuesday. The law, which... Read more

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Pope Francis meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I at the Vatican, Oct. 4, 2021.

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Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln credits the support of friends, family, medical professionals, and his golden retriever, Stella, with his recovery from mental illness.

Nebraska bishop shares mental illness story, offers message of hope 

Larry Hogan, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Maryland, greets supporters before casting his ballot in the state primary election at Davidsonville Elementary School on May 14, 2024, in Davidsonville, Maryland.

Maryland Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan backs codifying Roe

California Gov. Gavin Newsom attends an event with fellow governors in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

California governor: Pope Francis told me he was ‘proud’ of state’s death penalty moratorium

School children read about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the celebration of his new shrine at St. Dominic Parish in Brick, New Jersey. Oct, 1, 2023.

Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and his love for the Eucharist opens this weekend

The National Eucharistic Revival recleased a detailed map of the upcoming pilgrimage routes ahead of the National Eucharistic Congress.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: When is it passing through your town?

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, presides over a press conference on Friday, May 17, 2024, on the Vatican’s new document on Marian apparitions.

Fernández: Vatican’s new apparitions guidelines stress ‘caution’ in discernment process

Representatives from the pro-life movement and their supporters gather to demonstrate in Parliament Square on May 15, 2024, in London.

Pro-lifers rally in London amid consideration of abortion amendments

Philosophical-Theological University of Bressanone in Italy.

Vatican overturns own decision on seminary dean

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Peru’s government considers transexualism a mental health problem: what you need to know

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