CNA Staff
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Articles by CNA Staff
Swiss voters narrowly back ban on burqa, niqab as religious leaders voice concern
Mar 8, 2021 / 18:33 pmSwiss voters have narrowly approved a proposal to religious facial coverings in public nationwide. Though the move will affect a small minority of Muslim women, commentators voiced concerns about the effect on religious freedom and tolerance for religious minorities.
Legal group highlights forced marriages, conversions on International Women’s Day
Mar 8, 2021 / 16:23 pmA Christian group marked International Women’s Day 2021 by highlighting forced marriages and conversions - an ongoing problem for millions of girls in the developing world.
Pope Francis confirms plans to go to Hungary for International Eucharistic Congress
Mar 8, 2021 / 08:10 amPope Francis on Monday confirmed that he planned to visit Hungary for the closing Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress, which will take place Sept. 12 in Budapest’s Heroes’ Square.
Investigation: Cardinal Wuerl received $2 million in 2020 for ‘ministry activities’
Mar 4, 2021 / 17:32 pmCardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop emeritus of Washington DC who stepped down in 2018 amid scandal, received over $2 million from the archdiocese last year for unspecified “ministry activities,” an investigation has found.
Bishops voice concern over treatment of religion in Irish reopening plan
Mar 4, 2021 / 17:30 pmAs Ireland marks the first anniversary of the novel coronavirus arriving, local Catholic bishops are calling for the government to ease its restrictions on in-person worship services.
Doctors, hospitals, fight 'transgender mandate' in federal court
Mar 4, 2021 / 09:32 amDoctors can’t be forced to perform gender-transition surgeries against their conscientious beliefs, argued attorneys for doctors and hospitals on Wednesday before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Knights of Columbus donate oxygen to areas of Peru, Brazil hard hit by COVID-19
Mar 3, 2021 / 17:33 pmThe Knights of Columbus, the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization, has made two major donations of medical oxygen to areas in Peru and Brazil experiencing shortages for treating COVID-19 patients.
Archdiocese of Baltimore to highlight resources to fight porn
Mar 1, 2021 / 19:36 pmThe Archdiocese of Baltimore has set aside the weekend of March 13-14 as a time to focus on the dangers of pornography and the resources available to avoid and recover from it.
Benedict XVI addresses resignation conspiracy theories, Iraq, and Biden in new interview
Mar 1, 2021 / 02:30 amBenedict XVI addressed conspiracy theories about his resignation as pope, Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq, and Joe Biden in an interview with an Italian newspaper published on Monday.
Apostolic nuncio in Iraq tests positive for COVID-19 five days before papal trip
Feb 28, 2021 / 12:50 pmThe apostolic nunciature in Iraq reported on Sunday, Feb. 28 that the Nuncio Mitja Leskovar, has tested positive for COVID less than a week before Pope Francis trip to the country.
Report: Patients being offered assisted suicide in apparent policy violation
Feb 28, 2021 / 04:01 amAn investigation by a Vancouver, Canada Catholic newspaper has uncovered evidence that at least one of the region’s publicly funded health authorities has been offering patients euthanasia or assisted suicide without the patient requesting it.
Supreme Court rejects California county’s continued ban on indoor worship
Feb 27, 2021 / 12:01 pmThe U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a California county’s continued ban on indoor worship services due to the coronavirus pandemic, drawing the praise of a local bishop.
Courage offers virtual Lenten reflection
Feb 27, 2021 / 03:48 amAs pandemic restrictions continue to affect in-person events, a pair of ministries for people with same-sex attraction and their loved ones is hosting a free, virtual Lenten reflection to foster spiritual growth and community.
Vancouver archbishop asks officials to ease ban on religious services
Feb 26, 2021 / 17:05 pmAs religious services in British Columbia are still shut down by government orders, a Catholic archbishop is asking the government to reconsider and offer religious institutions the same rights as businesses.
‘Roe v Wade’ film aims to accurately portray history of landmark decision
Feb 25, 2021 / 00:45 amThe co-writer and star of a new film chronicling the courtroom drama of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case said in a recent interview that the film aims to be a truthful and historically accurate account of how the landmark decision came to be, and stars actors with varying views on the topic of abortion.
After suicide at Catholic services center, Seattle archbishop emphasizes hope
Feb 24, 2021 / 17:07 pmIn the wake of a suicide at a Catholic social services headquarters in Seattle, Archbishop Paul Etienne said that Christians should remember the “desperation and hopelessness” of those in distress, but also God’s “profound love.”
Virtual conference to focus on St. Joseph
Feb 24, 2021 / 15:33 pmAs part of the Year of Saint Joseph called for by Pope Francis, the National Shrine of St. Joseph will host a virtual conference and rededicate the saint’s statue.
Latino Catholic entrepreneur recognized among Chicago ‘40 under 40’
Feb 23, 2021 / 19:33 pm“Hispanic young people are the future of this country and seeing that many are losing their Catholic faith serves as a reminder to me of how important it is to live our baptismal call, and that we must take responsibility and initiative to do something about it,” Del Real said in comments to CNA.
Democrats for Life oppose Becerra nomination
Feb 23, 2021 / 16:35 pmThe nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary has been opposed by Democrats For Life of America, which has called for his nomination to be withdrawn.
Heartbeat International prepares for 50th annual conference
Feb 23, 2021 / 15:16 pmThe world’s largest pregnancy help organization is preparing for its 50th annual training conference, with both virtual and in-person options.