Archive for August 21, 2022

Pope Celestine V was canonized in 1313 and since 1327 has been buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio in L'Aquila.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Saint Celestine V and the Catholic Church's first jubilee

Peter of Morrone was an unusual choice for pope: He was not a cardinal but a hermit living in a... Read more

Pope Francis gives his weekly Angelus address on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis calls for ‘peaceful coexistence’ and dialogue in Nicaragua

Pope Francis spoke about Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church has been under harassment by the Ortega regime, after the Sunday... Read more

Pope Francis.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: ‘The rule of measure is Jesus and his Gospel’

Jesus “wants to tell us that to enter into God’s life, into salvation, we need to pass through him,” Pope... Read more

A screenshot of a YouTube video of Bishop-elect Francois Beyrouti giving a homily on July 31, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis names new bishop for Melkite Greek Catholic Church in U.S.

Bishop-elect Francois Beyrouti grew up in Canada after his family emigrated from Lebanon. Read more

Photo illustration of Nigerian military uniform.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Four religious sisters kidnapped in Nigeria

The Sisters of Jesus the Saviour announced that four of their Sisters were kidnapped in Nigeria’s Imo state on Sunday. Read more