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Articles by CNA Staff
Pope Francis tells Cypriot authorities he is praying for ‘the peace of the entire island’
Dec 2, 2021 / 10:20 amThe Mediterranean island divided by a U.N. buffer zone.
From Syria to Slovakia, buildings are lit up in support of persecuted Christians
Dec 2, 2021 / 05:20 amThe event was organized the charity Aid to the Church in Need.
Pro-life leaders react to President Joe Biden's statements about Dobbs abortion case
Dec 1, 2021 / 17:52 pmPresident Joe Biden reaffirmed his support of Roe v. Wade on Wednesday, in response to a question about the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could overturn the nation’s abortion precedent, though he said he did not listen to the oral arguments that took place earlier in the day.
French Catholic academy critiques landmark abuse report
Dec 1, 2021 / 13:00 pmThe criticisms sparked resignations from the academy.
Pro-lifers win right to appeal ruling on German municipality’s prayer vigil ban
Dec 1, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe challenge was spearheaded by a member of 40 Days for Life.
How to listen to Supreme Court oral arguments in Dobbs abortion case
Dec 1, 2021 / 07:59 amThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today, Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade, which would return the issue of abortion to individual states.
Vatican archbishop ‘ultimately very optimistic’ about Catholic-Serbian Orthodox relations
Dec 1, 2021 / 07:00 amArchbishop Paul Gallagher was speaking during a visit to Serbia.
EU Catholic bishops lament ‘anti-religious bias’ in guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’
Dec 1, 2021 / 03:05 amCardinal Hollerich said that Christmas was part ‘of European reality.’
Vatican cardinal criticizes advice to avoid word ‘Christmas’ in EU commission communications guide
Nov 30, 2021 / 06:22 amThe guidelines were withdrawn on Tuesday.
Amid protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, Cardinal Parolin says Church’s message is clear
Nov 30, 2021 / 04:00 amA priest blessed the crowd before a ‘No Vax’ march in northern Italy.
Paris archdiocese to present plans for Notre-Dame’s interior amid outcry
Nov 29, 2021 / 13:00 pmCritics say the proposals would turn the site into ‘a kind of theme park.’
Catholic bishop ‘shocked and saddened’ by Jersey vote for assisted suicide ‘in principle’
Nov 29, 2021 / 05:30 amHe said the vote showed ‘a woeful lack of interest in protecting the most vulnerable people in our society.’
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Paris archbishop asks Pope Francis to decide his future
Nov 26, 2021 / 12:12 pmArchbishop Michel Aupetit has denied a report concerning his contacts with a woman in 2012.
The story behind the new Our Lady of Arabia cathedral in Bahrain
Nov 26, 2021 / 11:00 amA Vatican cardinal will consecrate the cathedral on Dec. 10.
Pope Francis creates commission to assess reform of marriage nullity process in Italy
Nov 26, 2021 / 06:30 amThe pope made changes to canon law intended to streamline the process in 2015.
Pope Francis: Prayer is ‘the most important means of communication’
Nov 25, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe pope was meeting members of the Pauline Family.
Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel
Nov 25, 2021 / 08:05 amIt is the deadliest crossing of the Channel on record.
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to WWII martyr Bl. Titus Brandsma’s intercession
Nov 25, 2021 / 04:32 amThe decision paves the way for the Dutch Carmelite friar’s canonization.
Report declares treatment of Christian minority women and girls a ‘human rights catastrophe’
Nov 24, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe study says that in some cases forced conversions could amount to ‘genocide.’
Book Review: A primer on how to recover the art of preaching
Nov 23, 2021 / 12:33 pmFather Daniel Cardó latest book, “The Art of Preaching: A Theological and Practical Primer” is a natural extension of the homilies he preaches each Sunday at Holy Name Parish in Sheridan, Colo., as well as his work as the Benedict XVI Chair of Liturgical Studies at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver.