CNA Staff
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Articles by CNA Staff
Arkansas county committee passes measure declaring itself ‘pro life’
Jun 30, 2021 / 20:02 pmAn Arkansas county committee passed measures this week officially declaring the county “pro life.”
Australian archdiocese to grant $100,000 for pro-life medical research
Jun 30, 2021 / 17:00 pmThe Archdiocese of Sydney has once again invited Australian medical researchers to apply for a $100,000 grant for research supporting vulnerable human life.
Dublin’s new Catholic archbishop tells flock: ‘I want to hear from you’
Jun 30, 2021 / 13:00 pmArchbishop Dermot Farrell said he wanted to hear from “all Catholics and people of goodwill.”
Pro-life bell blessed by Pope Francis tours Poland
Jun 30, 2021 / 08:00 amThe “Voice of the Unborn” bell honors the 42 million children aborted annually worldwide.
Pope Francis: God ‘weaves our history’
Jun 30, 2021 / 05:05 amPope Francis said on Wednesday that the dramatic conversion of St. Paul should remind us that God has a plan for our lives.
Catholic bishop offers apology ‘from the heart’ as abuse survivors await recognition from order
Jun 29, 2021 / 14:00 pmBishop Marcus Stock met with members of the Comboni Survivors’ Group.
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion
Jun 29, 2021 / 13:20 pmBishop Robert Barron called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming dialogue with the US Bishops over abortion and the reception of the Eucharist is the best way forward in the Eucharist controversy, despite a reticence on the part of Democrats to modify even the most extreme pro-abortion positions.
Activist: China’s ‘killing’ of Hong Kong paper has ‘serious implications’ for religious liberty
Jun 29, 2021 / 13:00 pmBenedict Rogers said Apple Daily’s closure was not simply a blow to press freedom.
US bishops urge Congress to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortions
Jun 29, 2021 / 11:30 amThe U.S. bishops’ conference on Monday called on Congress to restore prohibitions on federal funding of abortion, as the House considers appropriations bills that could fund abortions both domestically and internationally.
The little-known woman behind the great papal hymn ‘What Fairer Light?’
Jun 29, 2021 / 06:45 amWritten in the fifth century and translated into English by Anglican convert Fr. Ronald Knox, this celestial hymn is sung each June 29th. The author may surprise students of philosophy and the great books: it is Elphis, the wife of Boethius.
Call for public inquiry in Ireland as couple settle abortion case
Jun 29, 2021 / 05:35 amPeadar Tóibín made the appeal as the defendants admitted liability at the High Court in Dublin.
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Catholic Church in Poland reports 100s of new abuse allegations
Jun 29, 2021 / 04:00 amThe claims relate to abuse reportedly committed by 292 clergy between 1958 and 2020.
CNA Newsroom: "Pride and the Pirate Nun"
Jun 28, 2021 / 14:35 pmThis week on the podcast, Catholics respond to the phenomenon of “Pride Month” and reflect on living out the Church’s teaching amid same-sex attraction.
Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace following sentencing of Derek Chauvin
Jun 27, 2021 / 12:01 pmThe archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis prayed for peace and called for racial reconciliation on Friday to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Let Jesus look at and heal your heart’
Jun 27, 2021 / 05:36 amAt the Angelus, the pope reflected on Jesus’ healing of a woman afflicted with hemorrhages.
10 fascinating facts about Pierre Toussaint, a former slave on the road to sainthood
Jun 27, 2021 / 05:15 amJune 30 marks the 168th anniversary of the death of one of the most fascinating characters of American Catholicism: Pierre Toussaint, who was born a slave in Haiti, became a free man in New York and died as the city's most beloved man of his day because of his exemplary Catholic life. He is now a Venerable, on the road of sainthood.
Pope Francis appeals to Holy Land Catholics as bishops consecrate Middle East to Holy Family
Jun 27, 2021 / 02:50 amThe act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth.
Pope Francis meets European Parliament president after abortion vote
Jun 26, 2021 / 06:57 amThe conversation “focused on the need to protect the weakest and most vulnerable.”
Vatican confirms probe of negligence claims against Polish Cardinal Dziwisz
Jun 26, 2021 / 04:45 amCardinal Angelo Bagnasco visited Poland on June 17-26 to investigate the allegations.
US Catholics have favorable view of Pope Francis, according to national survey
Jun 25, 2021 / 14:30 pmAccording to a recent online survey released by the Pew Research Center on June 25, Pope Francis’ popularity remains "fairly stable" among both American Catholics and Americans in general.