Archive for June 4, 2022

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By CNA Staff

Everything you need to know about Pentecost

This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Pregnant women and their babies can find help among Rhode Island's Catholics

Expectant mothers, babies, and their families can find comfort and encouragement alongside material help like cribs, diapers, and baby formula... Read more

Joseph-Nicolas Robert-Fleury's Galileo before the Holy Office (1847)?w=200&h=150

By Leonardo Colon

Vatican Observatory astronomer awarded for Galileo article

Chris Graney, an astronomer and historian of science at the Vatican Observatory, was recently given the 2021 Nelson H. Minnich... Read more

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Pope Francis at Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 in St. Peter's Square.

Full text: Pope Francis’ message to families at the World Meeting of Families 2022

Cardinal Kevin Farrell celebrated Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on June 25, 2022.

Next World Meeting of Families to be held in 2028

Pope Francis greets families in St. Peter's Square before Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on June 25, 2022

Pope Francis: Christ frees families from the slavery of selfishness

Demonstrators on both sides of the abortion debate outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in Dobbs, June 24, 2022.

Why was Roe v. Wade overturned? Here's a look at some of the reasons given

Demonstrators clash with riot police, nearby El Ejido park, in Quito, on June 24, 2022, in the framework of indigenous-led protests against the government. - Ecuador's government and Indigenous protesters accused each other of intransigence as thousands gathered for a 12th day of a fuel price revolt that has claimed six lives and injured dozens. After the most violent day of the campaign so far -- with police firing tear gas to disperse thousands storming Congress -- the government accused protesters of shunning a peaceful outcome.

Bishops call for dialogue, offer help amid Ecuador protests

Anna Lulis from Moneta, Virginia, (left) who works for the pro-life group Students for Life of America, stands beside an abortion rights demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2022, after the court's decision in the Dobbs abortion case was announced.

Roe v. Wade overturned: The scene outside the Supreme Court

A Mass of priestly ordination in St. Peter's Basilica, May 7, 2017.

What is a Catholic priest? A new documentary asks the question.

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Puerto Rican Senate passes bill banning abortion after 22 weeks

Michael and Deanna Johnston of Tyler, Texas, hold hands during an interview.

Should the Church require a year of marriage prep? Catholic formators weigh in

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade June 24, 2022 in Cross Hall at the White House in Washington, DC.

Biden calls Dobbs decision a 'tragic error', calls on Congress to codify abortion rights

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Anna Lulis from Moneta, Virginia, (left) who works for the pro-life group Students for Life of America, stands beside an abortion rights demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2022, after the court's decision in the Dobbs abortion case was announced.

Roe v. Wade overturned: The scene outside the Supreme Court

Michael and Deanna Johnston of Tyler, Texas, hold hands during an interview.

Should the Church require a year of marriage prep? Catholic formators weigh in

A Mass of priestly ordination in St. Peter's Basilica, May 7, 2017.

What is a Catholic priest? A new documentary asks the question.

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Puerto Rican Senate passes bill banning abortion after 22 weeks

Demonstrators on both sides of the abortion debate outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in Dobbs, June 24, 2022.

Why was Roe v. Wade overturned? Here's a look at some of the reasons given