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Articles by CNA Staff
Michigan bishop ‘humbled’ by success of weekly discipleship challenge
Jun 9, 2022 / 03:00 amThe year-long initiative has attracted more than 11,000 weekly subscribers.
Bishop Zanchetta’s lawyer requests house arrest to serve sentence for sexual abuse due to health problems
Jun 8, 2022 / 15:17 pmZanchetta’s lawyer is seeking the change so the bishop emeritus of Orán doesn’t have to remain in prison.
DHS warns that ‘faith-based institutions’ could be targeted amid ‘heightened threat environment’
Jun 8, 2022 / 06:00 amThe DHS alert followed an unconfirmed report that it had notified Catholic bishops of ‘credible threats’ if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
FULL TEXT: Letter from Colorado bishops to Catholic lawmakers who backed abortion law
Jun 8, 2022 / 05:48 amThe bishops of Colorado on Tuesday issued an open letter asking Catholic lawmakers who recently voted for a new abortion law to refrain from receiving Holy Communion
Pope Francis: Don’t hide wrinkles, it’s ‘the heart that matters’
Jun 8, 2022 / 04:05 amThe pope praised the ‘wise Italian actress’ Anna Magnani for refusing to conceal her wrinkles.
70 new priests ordained in one weekend in Mexican diocese
Jun 7, 2022 / 14:29 pmGod continues to call, his voice is powerful and there are still young hearts willing to continue to listen to the beat of His heart," the seminary vice-rector said.
Married couples from across Europe pray at Marian shrine in Poland
Jun 7, 2022 / 11:55 amOne couple traveled from Odesa in war-torn southern Ukraine.
What is the Order of Malta?
Jun 7, 2022 / 10:53 amThe Sovereign Military Order of Malta can be hard to define. The thousand-year-old entity is a Catholic religious order, medical aid organization, and international diplomatic entity all in one.
Order of Malta announces death of Fra’ Marco Luzzago after ‘sudden illness’
Jun 7, 2022 / 09:05 amHe had led the 1,000-year-old institution since 2020.
Nigeria church massacre: Pope Francis mourns victims of ‘unspeakable violence’
Jun 6, 2022 / 11:54 amCardinal Parolin said that the pope was praying ‘for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence.’
Why is everyone talking about Pope Francis’ trip to L’Aquila?
Jun 6, 2022 / 10:07 amThe pope will visit the central Italian city on Aug. 28.
Vatican and local Catholic bishop respond to Pentecost Sunday church massacre in Nigeria
Jun 5, 2022 / 12:22 pmAt least 50 people are reported to have been killed in the attack at a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State.
Boy asks Pope Francis: 'Can you come to Ukraine to save all the children?'
Jun 5, 2022 / 05:35 amThe poignant exchange came during the pope's meeting with 160 schoolchildren on June 4.
Pope Francis announces his prayer intention for June 2022
Jun 2, 2022 / 11:58 amThe choice is fitting, since families from around the world will gather in Rome later this month for the World Meeting of Families on June 22-26.
Pope Francis congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on her platinum jubilee
Jun 2, 2022 / 06:21 amQueen Elizabeth II, England's longest reigning monarch, has met five popes in her lifetime, four of them as queen.
Pope Francis names Cardinal Cupich a member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
Jun 1, 2022 / 05:25 amIn 2021, the Chicago archbishop welcomed the publication of Traditionis custodes.
Muslim and Protestant politicians receive Communion at German Catholic event
Jun 1, 2022 / 02:45 amOrganizers of the German March for Life said they were barred from having a stall.
Pope Francis prays rosary for peace in Ukraine and around the world
May 31, 2022 / 11:10 amThe pope meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary in union with Marian shrines around the world.
Kazakhstan looks forward to papal visit in September as it marks 30 years of diplomatic relations with Vatican
May 31, 2022 / 08:33 amThe pope has decided to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan.
Pope Francis attends funeral of Cardinal Sodano
May 31, 2022 / 06:30 amThe influential former Vatican Secretary of State died on May 27 at the age of 94.