CNA Staff
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Articles by CNA Staff
Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021: Pope Francis asks world leaders to be open to dialogue
Dec 25, 2021 / 04:26 amHe spoke from the central balcony overlooking a rainy St. Peter’s Square.
'Coal for Christmas' aims at saving 5,000 Afghan families from freezing and starving
Dec 24, 2021 / 08:16 amAs the winter in Afghanistan is provoking the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, The Vulnerable People Project is getting ready to deliver coal and food to 5,000 Afghan families during the Christmas season.
Urgent appeal from Supreme Knight: Start this novena on Christmas Eve for persecuted Christians
Dec 23, 2021 / 16:40 pmThe head of the Knights of Columbus is asking for the order's members to consider "a last-minute Christmas gift": saying a nine-day novena, starting Christmas Eve, on behalf of persecuted Christians around the world.
Report finds rising anti-Christian violence in India
Dec 23, 2021 / 12:00 pmChristians were the targets of 305 violent incidents in nine months.
Pope Francis to beatify ‘smiling pope’ John Paul I in September 2022
Dec 23, 2021 / 09:53 amThe pope who reigned for 33 days will be beatified in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Vatican tightens COVID-19 rules for offices of Roman Curia
Dec 23, 2021 / 09:00 amCardinal Parolin issued a decree outlining the new measures.
Pope Francis: Roman Curia needs ‘synodal conversion’
Dec 23, 2021 / 05:50 amHe said that Vatican officials should set an example for Catholics worldwide.
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office
Dec 23, 2021 / 04:25 amThe dicastery will be led for now by Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny.
Vatican reaffirms support for COVID-19 vaccines amid spread of omicron variant
Dec 22, 2021 / 06:30 amIt issued a statement amid global concern about the Omicron variant.
Pope Francis urges European countries to take ‘shared responsibility’ for refugees and migrants
Dec 22, 2021 / 04:55 amThe pope made the appeal at his general audience.
Pope Francis meets Metropolitan Hilarion as hopes rise for second summit with Moscow patriarch
Dec 22, 2021 / 03:15 amThe pope held a historic first meeting with Patriarch Kirill in 2016.
Christmas falls on a Saturday this year. What does that mean for Mass obligations?
Dec 21, 2021 / 12:28 pmThis weekend, Latin rite Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass on both Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, and on the following day, Sunday, Dec. 26.
Court declares German city’s restrictions on pro-life prayer vigil unlawful
Dec 21, 2021 / 08:05 amThe court upheld the right to free assembly.
Cardinal Turkson: Pope Francis will decide if I continue to lead Vatican dicastery
Dec 21, 2021 / 06:15 amThe Ghanaian cardinal confirmed that his five-year term is expiring.
Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
Dec 21, 2021 / 04:58 amBishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton.
2022 World Peace Day message: Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
Dec 21, 2021 / 03:45 amThe World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on Jan. 1.
CNA staff picks: The best Christmas movies to watch this year
Dec 20, 2021 / 14:14 pmChristmastime is upon us. In the spirit of the holiday, the writers and editors of CNA would like to share some of their favorite Christmas movies — and where you can find them. Merry Christmas and happy viewing!
Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Here's what you need to know
Dec 18, 2021 / 07:53 amNew moves by Pope Francis mean changes for Catholics dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass —and for the priests and bishops responsible for these communities.
10 things that Pope Francis wants us to learn from the nativity scene
Dec 17, 2021 / 04:00 amThe tradition was born in an unassuming town in 1223.
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies (eventually) for third time in 2021
Dec 16, 2021 / 11:55 amThe blood changed its state after a day of intense prayer.