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Articles by CNA Staff
In BBC message, Pope Francis says UN climate summit must offer ‘effective responses’ to ecological crisis
Oct 29, 2021 / 01:45 amIt is the first time Pope Francis has recorded a special message for the BBC
Archbishop Aquila: Christ's challenging truthfulness needed regarding reception of Communion
Oct 28, 2021 / 15:36 pmAs the US bishops prepare to discuss a draft statement on the Eucharist, the Archbishop of Denver has recalled Christ’s direct, challenging approach to the sinners to whom he was close.
Bishop: Discrimination law could force Guernsey’s Catholic schools to close
Oct 28, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe policy would prevent Catholic schools from requiring that their principals are Catholic.
Pope Francis donates $170,000 to Catholic Church in Syria
Oct 28, 2021 / 04:05 amThe country’s civil war has claimed more than 350,000 lives since 2011.
‘They’re not going to succeed’: Pro-life societies stand firm in face of opposition on England’s campuses
Oct 26, 2021 / 08:10 amProtesters targeted a pro-life stand at Oxford University’s Freshers’ Fair.
UK lawmakers formally propose ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
Oct 26, 2021 / 04:30 amThe amendment’s supporters include Hong Kong’s last governor Chris Patten.
Pope Francis meets Knights of Columbus leader at Vatican
Oct 25, 2021 / 13:00 pmPatrick E. Kelly took office on March 1.
Pope Francis names Jeffrey Sachs to pontifical academy
Oct 25, 2021 / 06:30 amSachs has been a frequent visitor to the Vatican in recent years.
Indian Catholic archbishop criticizes Christian missionary survey plan
Oct 25, 2021 / 04:30 am‘There is no good that will come out of it,’ said Archbishop Peter Machado.
English assisted suicide bill not put to vote in House of Lords
Oct 22, 2021 / 15:00 pmAfter seven hours of debate and notable opposition in the House of Lords on Friday, the sponsor of a bill that would legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales chose not to take the bill to a vote.
Adults from Afghanistan, Iran, prepare to be baptized as Catholics in Vienna
Oct 22, 2021 / 13:00 pmSome have had ‘very deep religious experiences.’
Catholic, Anglican, and Jewish leaders urge UK Parliament to reject assisted suicide bill
Oct 22, 2021 / 06:35 amThey called for ‘high-quality palliative care’ to be made available to all.
Pope Francis asks Catholics to be ‘more courageous’ in tackling crisis exposed by COVID-19
Oct 22, 2021 / 03:00 am‘We cannot resign ourselves and sit back and watch,’ he said.
Could St. John Paul II be declared a Doctor of the Church?
Oct 22, 2021 / 02:00 amThe Polish bishops’ conference made a formal request in 2019.
UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
Oct 21, 2021 / 14:00 pmThe amendment would ensure that Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes.
Benedict XVI is ‘full of zest for life,’ says Archbishop Gänswein
Oct 21, 2021 / 04:40 amThe archbishop said the 94-year-old is ‘stable in his physical weakness.’
Poland commemorates anniversary of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko’s martyrdom
Oct 20, 2021 / 13:00 pmThe blessed was killed on Oct. 19, 1984.
Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk
Oct 20, 2021 / 09:00 amHis archdiocese is one of the world’s smallest.
Pope Francis thanks child for impromptu ‘lesson’ at general audience
Oct 20, 2021 / 03:45 amThe boy approached the pope during his weekly catechesis.
‘I hope that I can join them soon’: Benedict XVI sends condolence message after friend’s death
Oct 19, 2021 / 09:00 amHe said that the death of Fr. Gerhard Winkler touched him deeply.