CNA Staff
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Articles by CNA Staff
Cardinal Zen says possible restrictions to extraordinary form Mass are ‘worrying’
Jun 12, 2021 / 06:30 amCardinal Joseph Zen called possible restrictions to the celebration of Mass in the extraordinary form “worrying news.”
Eucharistic coherence and the USCCB spring meeting: Five questions you need answered
Jun 11, 2021 / 22:00 pmThis CNA explainer goes through the essential background questions about the term eucharistic coherence in preparation for the USCCB spring meeting next week June 16-18, 2021. Questions include: Where did the term eucharistic coherence originate? Why is it linked so closely to abortion and euthanasia? Why is it linked with Catholic politicians in particular? Why do medical professionals have special responsibility to live eucharistic coherence? Why is eucharistic coherence connected to the USCCB spring 2021 meeting?
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Archbishop Lori: Knights of Columbus must be at the forefront of Eucharistic renewal
Jun 11, 2021 / 16:03 pmArchbishop William Lori of Baltimore, Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, called on the Knights not only to “support” but also to “be in the forefront” of a national Eucharistic Revival project to be presented to the U.S. bishops next week.
Poland is consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jun 11, 2021 / 14:00 pmThe act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Kraków.
CNA’s award-winning podcast celebrates 100 episodes
Jun 11, 2021 / 13:00 pmCatholic News Agency’s award-winning flagship podcast CNA Newsroom is returning to weekly publication, in celebration of its 100th episode.
Bl. Carlo Acutis continues to inspire Catholics via new exhibit, film
Jun 11, 2021 / 12:00 pmHe became the first millennial to be declared blessed on Oct. 10, 2020.
Pope Francis names new prefect of Vatican Congregation for Clergy
Jun 11, 2021 / 06:57 amThe 69-year-old bishop is the first Korean to lead a Vatican congregation.
Vatican imposes term limits for leaders of ecclesial movements to stop ‘violations and abuses’
Jun 11, 2021 / 05:10 amThe norms, signed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, come into force on Sept. 11.
Vatican bank reports $44 million profit in pandemic year
Jun 11, 2021 / 04:45 amThe Institute for Religious Works is giving 75% of the profits to the pope.
Catholic bishops urge G7 to work for ‘just’ and ‘sustainable’ future
Jun 11, 2021 / 03:30 amIn a letter to the British Prime Minister, the bishops called for economic support in the wake of the pandemic.
Cardinal Marx: Pope Francis’ resignation decision a ‘great challenge’
Jun 10, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe influential German cardinal expressed surprise at the swiftness of the pope’s response to his offer to resign.
Catholics submit ‘dubium’ to Vatican asking if Church in Germany is in schism
Jun 10, 2021 / 07:00 amThree Catholics from the Diocese of Essen have formally requested a ruling from the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation.
Cardinal Kasper ‘very worried’ about German Church’s ‘Synodal Way’
Jun 10, 2021 / 03:35 amCardinal Walter Kasper said he hoped that the prayers of faithful Catholics “will help to steer the Synodal Way in Germany on Catholic tracks.”
Pope Francis encourages ecumenical meeting in brotherly love
Jun 9, 2021 / 15:01 pmPracticing love toward one another is essential, Pope Francis said in a video message to a gathering of the John 17 Movement, an ecumenical group, on Wednesday.
Irish Catholic bishop ‘delighted’ as firm offers paid leave after pregnancy loss
Jun 9, 2021 / 13:00 pmBishop Kevin Doran welcomed the step by Lidl Ireland.
Ireland’s High Court to hear abortion case
Jun 9, 2021 / 08:00 amA couple claim that their unborn child was aborted after they were mistakenly told that it had a fatal fetal abnormality.
Pope Francis: Say the ‘Jesus Prayer’ throughout the day
Jun 9, 2021 / 05:00 amAt his general audience, the pope recommended the prayer at the heart of Eastern Christianity’s mystical tradition.
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Court reinstates Virginia teacher suspended over transgender pronoun policy
Jun 8, 2021 / 13:56 pmA county court on Tuesday ruled that a Virginia teacher suspended for opposing a school transgender pronoun policy must be reinstated while his case continues, calling his suspension "unconstitutional."
Poland’s new pro-life campaign proclaims ‘every life is a miracle’
Jun 8, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe campaign presents more than 80 personal stories.
Vatican: Accusations against Polish Catholic bishops’ leader groundless
Jun 8, 2021 / 05:20 amThe Vatican rejected accusations of negligence against Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki.