CNA Staff
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Articles by CNA Staff
Polish archbishop asks for coadjutor after Vatican negligence probe
Jul 9, 2021 / 06:30 amArchbishop Wiktor Skworc had requested the investigation into his actions.
Vatican ‘foreign minister’: ‘We are against the idea that abortion could be a human right’
Jul 9, 2021 / 05:00 amArchbishop Paul Gallagher made the comment during a trip to Portugal.
Pro-life group to begin 12th national bicycle ride for the unborn
Jul 8, 2021 / 19:00 pmCyclists will be riding across the country beginning July 11, to raise awareness for the unborn and to fundraise for pregnancy resource centers.
Catholic author and mother of seven makes case for ‘wholistic feminism’
Jul 8, 2021 / 15:15 pmA Catholic author and mother of seven says it is time for “a new wave” of the women’s movement that welcomes women with objections to abortion and hormonal contraceptives.
Haitians in Miami shocked by assassination of Jovenel Moïse
Jul 8, 2021 / 14:01 pmThe administrator of the Archdiocese of Miami’s mission for Haitians said Wednesday that the community is in shock and disbelief following the assassination of Jovenel Moïse, Haiti’s president.
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader: The Church supports those opting for COVID-19 vaccine
Jul 8, 2021 / 12:00 pmArchbishop Gądecki said vaccination was “an important tool.”
This song will debut at the upcoming St. Joseph Summit
Jul 8, 2021 / 11:15 amThe upcoming Saint Joseph Summit will feature the debut of the “Song of Saint Joseph,” a new original song by Catholic musician Donna Lee.
Cardinal Tobin, Colorado bishops warn against federal abortion funding
Jul 8, 2021 / 09:02 amCatholic leaders this week warned that proposed legislation could push billions of federal tax dollars toward funding of elective abortions.
Pope Francis names Jesuit cardinal to key synod on synodality position
Jul 8, 2021 / 06:00 amCardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich will serve as relator general.
Mother Cabrini's order celebrates 75th anniversary of her canonization
Jul 7, 2021 / 22:01 pmSt. Frances Xavier Cabrini is a beacon of hope and life, the general superior of the order founded by the saint, the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, wrote Tuesday to mark the 75th anniversary of the foundress’ canonization.
Some abuse victims dissatisfied by Rochester diocese's bankruptcy plan
Jul 7, 2021 / 19:01 pmA proposed settlement deal between the Diocese of Rochester and several insurance agencies has drawn criticism from a group of abuse victims, whose lawyer says the settlement would not cover enough of the lawsuits that the diocese faces.
Two more US bishops emphasize the need for Eucharistic document
Jul 7, 2021 / 11:21 amThe U.S. bishops are drafting a Eucharistic document to catechize Catholics, not to score political points, two bishops emphasized this week.
‘This law makes me feel I am better off dead’: UK court hears Down syndrome abortion law challenge
Jul 7, 2021 / 08:05 amJudgment is expected to be reserved until a later date.
Support grows for ‘born-alive’ abortion bill in Australia
Jul 7, 2021 / 05:40 amThe private members’ bill was introduced on June 21.
Suspected members of Boko Haram kidnap Catholic priest in Nigeria
Jul 7, 2021 / 03:03 amFr. Elijah Juma Wada was abducted on June 30.
Ohio enacts health care conscience protections
Jul 6, 2021 / 18:00 pmOhio state law now includes conscience protections for medical professionals, after Governor Mike DeWine signed a state budget bill into law on June 30.
Nuncio prays for peace and harmony in Belarus at renowned Marian shrine
Jul 6, 2021 / 14:00 pmArchbishop Ante Jozić prayed that, with God’s help, divisions would be overcome.
Catholic groups criticize abortion report backed by European Parliament
Jul 6, 2021 / 08:00 amFourteen organizations said they stood united in the defense of human life.
Catholic archdiocese delivers food to families hit by India’s 2nd COVID-19 wave
Jul 6, 2021 / 03:30 amBhopal archdiocese is also helping the poor to pay medical bills.
‘Major victory’ for pro-lifers as attempt to introduce abortion up to birth in England and Wales fails
Jul 5, 2021 / 13:40 pm“This would have left England and Wales with one of the most extreme abortion laws in the world.”