CNA Staff
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Articles by CNA Staff
Indigenous leader in Canada cautions against arsons at churches
Jul 1, 2021 / 19:01 pmA First Nations leader in Alberta released a video plea on Wednesday decrying recent “suspicious” fires at Catholic churches throughout Canada.
Brief argues Virginia court was right to uphold teacher's rights over pronoun policy
Jul 1, 2021 / 18:01 pmTanner Cross, a Virginia Elementary School teacher, filed a brief in the Virginia Supreme Court on Wednesday in response to an appeal by his school district against a court order reinstating him to his teaching position.
Vatican cardinal urges unity with universal Church on Germany visit
Jul 1, 2021 / 16:00 pmCardinal Parolin was marking the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and the Vatican.
Venerable Augustus Tolton a model of handling racial injustice, Philly archbishop says
Jul 1, 2021 / 15:01 pmVenerable Augustus Tolton, the first widely recognized African-American priest, is a model for how to overcome racism and persecution, the Archbishop of Philadelphia said last week.
Pro-lifers oppose amendment seeking to introduce abortion up to birth in England and Wales
Jul 1, 2021 / 12:00 pmIf passed, the amendment would mark “the single biggest change to abortion legislation since 1967.”
Polish Catholic archbishop sanctioned by Vatican defends election as mayor
Jul 1, 2021 / 05:05 amArchbishop Sławoj Leszek Głódź insisted his new role did not conflict with canon law.
U.S. Olympian takes her Catholic faith to Tokyo games
Jul 1, 2021 / 03:00 amU.S. Olympic gymnast Grace McCallum is bringing both her skills and her Catholic faith to the Tokyo games in July.
Arkansas county committee passes measure declaring itself ‘pro life’
Jun 30, 2021 / 20:02 pmAn Arkansas county committee passed measures this week officially declaring the county “pro life.”
Australian archdiocese to grant $100,000 for pro-life medical research
Jun 30, 2021 / 17:00 pmThe Archdiocese of Sydney has once again invited Australian medical researchers to apply for a $100,000 grant for research supporting vulnerable human life.
Dublin’s new Catholic archbishop tells flock: ‘I want to hear from you’
Jun 30, 2021 / 13:00 pmArchbishop Dermot Farrell said he wanted to hear from “all Catholics and people of goodwill.”
Pro-life bell blessed by Pope Francis tours Poland
Jun 30, 2021 / 08:00 amThe “Voice of the Unborn” bell honors the 42 million children aborted annually worldwide.
Pope Francis: God ‘weaves our history’
Jun 30, 2021 / 05:05 amPope Francis said on Wednesday that the dramatic conversion of St. Paul should remind us that God has a plan for our lives.
Catholic bishop offers apology ‘from the heart’ as abuse survivors await recognition from order
Jun 29, 2021 / 14:00 pmBishop Marcus Stock met with members of the Comboni Survivors’ Group.
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion
Jun 29, 2021 / 13:20 pmBishop Robert Barron called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming dialogue with the US Bishops over abortion and the reception of the Eucharist is the best way forward in the Eucharist controversy, despite a reticence on the part of Democrats to modify even the most extreme pro-abortion positions.
Activist: China’s ‘killing’ of Hong Kong paper has ‘serious implications’ for religious liberty
Jun 29, 2021 / 13:00 pmBenedict Rogers said Apple Daily’s closure was not simply a blow to press freedom.
US bishops urge Congress to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortions
Jun 29, 2021 / 11:30 amThe U.S. bishops’ conference on Monday called on Congress to restore prohibitions on federal funding of abortion, as the House considers appropriations bills that could fund abortions both domestically and internationally.
The little-known woman behind the great papal hymn ‘What Fairer Light?’
Jun 29, 2021 / 06:45 amWritten in the fifth century and translated into English by Anglican convert Fr. Ronald Knox, this celestial hymn is sung each June 29th. The author may surprise students of philosophy and the great books: it is Elphis, the wife of Boethius.
Call for public inquiry in Ireland as couple settle abortion case
Jun 29, 2021 / 05:35 amPeadar Tóibín made the appeal as the defendants admitted liability at the High Court in Dublin.
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Catholic Church in Poland reports 100s of new abuse allegations
Jun 29, 2021 / 04:00 amThe claims relate to abuse reportedly committed by 292 clergy between 1958 and 2020.
CNA Newsroom: "Pride and the Pirate Nun"
Jun 28, 2021 / 14:35 pmThis week on the podcast, Catholics respond to the phenomenon of “Pride Month” and reflect on living out the Church’s teaching amid same-sex attraction.