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Articles by CNA Staff
Argentina pro-life pregnancy service falsely accused of holding minor ‘captive’
Jan 11, 2023 / 16:15 pmPro-life organization Grávida Santa Fe explained that the minor and her mother, who during this week were helped by Grávida, stayed there “freely and voluntarily.”
PHOTOS: Remembering Cardinal Pell
Jan 11, 2023 / 08:30 amAustralian Cardinal George Pell died Tuesday in Rome at age 81 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Catholic bishop arrested by dictatorship in Nicaragua to be put on trial
Jan 10, 2023 / 17:00 pmBishop Rolando Álvarez, who has been held under house arrest in Nicaragua since August, will be put on trial, accused of “conspiracy” against the regime.
‘Black Nazarene’ procession in the Philippines draws over 100,000 two years after pandemic
Jan 10, 2023 / 11:30 amThe origin of the image dates back to 1607, when the wooden image representing Christ bent under the weight of the cross was transported from Mexico to Manila.
Lawyer travels more than 300 miles on horseback to thank St. Sebastian for his law degree
Jan 9, 2023 / 16:30 pmAccompanied by his 13-year-old son, Jesús Muñoz is traveling 500 kilometers (310 miles) on horseback to fulfill a promise made to St. Sebastian 20 years ago.
Brazil bishops denounce violent seizure of Congress, president’s office, and Supreme Court
Jan 9, 2023 / 15:30 pmA large crowd, presumably supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, seized on Sunday key buildings at the seat of the Brazilian government.
Pope Benedict’s kiss goodbye
Jan 8, 2023 / 08:00 amThe infant son of a former Catholic News Agency editor received a farewell kiss on his forehead from Pope Benedict XVI before his final general audience.
Excavation site of Pool of Siloam where Jesus cured a blind man to open to public
Jan 7, 2023 / 09:00 amAccording to the Old Testament, the Pool of Siloam was built during the reign of King Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:20).
The Virgin and the national soccer team give hope to Argentines, priest says
Jan 6, 2023 / 17:00 pmThe World Cup won by the Argentine soccer team arrived Wednesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján as a way of thanking the Virgin for the team’s world championship.
LA archbishop Gomez: Pope Benedict XVI put Jesus at the center of his life
Jan 6, 2023 / 16:45 pmArchbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles said that while the late pope will be remembered for his great intellect, his real legacy will be the love he had for Jesus.
Church in Mexico invites the faithful to Mass for Benedict XVI at Guadalupe basilica
Jan 5, 2023 / 04:45 amThe Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
Bolivia: Priest condemns police pursuit of protesters into church where they sought sanctuary
Jan 4, 2023 / 08:30 amThe pastor of Holy Cross parish in the Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia said that a group of police officers “violated private property.”
Today the Church celebrates the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Jan 3, 2023 / 15:30 pmThe beginnings of the veneration of the Most Holy Name of Jesus date back to the liturgical celebrations of the 14th century.
Cardinal Pell: Benedict XVI was complete opposite of the caricatures of his enemies
Jan 3, 2023 / 13:30 pmAustralian Cardinal George Pell shared in an interview with EWTN News in Depth that Pope Benedict XVI was actually “a quiet, gentle, pious man, absolute gentleman.”
Funeral of Benedict XVI: Everything you need to know
Jan 3, 2023 / 01:46 amFollowing the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, these are the details you should know about his funeral in the Vatican.
WATCH: Benedict's longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, reflects on the late pope's life, legacy
Jan 1, 2023 / 02:30 amOne of the people closest to Benedict XVI granted an exclusive interview to EWTN last month.
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95
Dec 31, 2022 / 05:25 amPope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century, has died at the age of 95. Follow here for live updates.
The most frequently asked questions about Pope Benedict XVI
Dec 28, 2022 / 11:00 amThe news that Pope Benedict XVI is ill has sparked renewed interest in the details of his pontificate and his extraordinary life.
Catholic Church, Jewish community to bring 40,000 Christmas dinners to Mexicans in need
Dec 22, 2022 / 15:15 pmThe Archdiocese of Guadalajara has joined the Jewish community to provide 40,000 Christmas dinners for the poor this Dec. 25 in an initiative called “10,000 Christmases in one.”
Fire breaks out at Our Lady of Aparecida Shrine in Brazil
Dec 22, 2022 / 14:15 pmAccording to the Marian shrine, the fire started because a candle had been placed on a pew.