Articles by Courtney Mares
Pope Francis advocates for inclusion of people with disabilities in society
Apr 1, 2022 / 05:00 amThe pope underlined that the Church in particular is called to help those with disabilities to “make their voices heard.”
Pope Francis: Armida Barelli is a model for politically engaged Catholic women
Mar 31, 2022 / 11:30 amThe pope recalled that in 1924 his grandmother met Barelli, who will be beatified in April.
Facing declining Mass attendance, Malta’s Catholics hope papal visit will revitalize the faith
Mar 30, 2022 / 12:15 pmMore than 85% of Malta’s population are baptized Catholics.
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Brooklyn auxiliary bishop at age 75
Mar 30, 2022 / 08:05 amBishop Paul Sanchez had served as an auxiliary since 2012.
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Lourdes
Mar 30, 2022 / 06:30 amThe pope chose the 58-year-old priest Msgr. Jean-Marc Micas.
Pope Francis mourns Egyptian cardinal whose life was marked by ‘faith and priestly zeal’
Mar 29, 2022 / 09:20 amCardinal Antonios Naguib died in Cairo at the age of 87.
Vatican explains ‘Tierra del Cielo’ (‘Earth of Heaven’) in consecration prayer
Mar 25, 2022 / 09:10 amSome Catholics raised concerns about the inclusion of the phrase in Italian and Spanish translations.
5 things to know about Pope Francis’ consecration prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Mar 25, 2022 / 08:00 amThe prayer will be recited by Catholics worldwide on March 25.
Catholics urged to give with ‘new vigor’ to Good Friday Holy Land collection
Mar 24, 2022 / 11:30 amCardinal Sandri said ‘families have suffered beyond measure’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Redemption and suffering’: The turbulent history of Moscow’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Mar 24, 2022 / 09:15 amThe cathedral’s first rector was sentenced to death.
Pope Francis sends message to Hong Kong’s Catholics
Mar 23, 2022 / 09:30 am‘Thank you for your witness of faith,’ the pope said.
Pope Francis asks all Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Mar 23, 2022 / 04:18 am‘I ask you to join in this act by inviting the priests, religious and faithful to assemble in their churches and places of prayer,’ the pope wrote to bishops.
Catholic parishes in Ukraine have become ‘humanitarian hubs,’ major archbishop says
Mar 22, 2022 / 10:00 am‘May the war stop! May the Lord God bless our land,’ said Major Archbishop Shevchuk.
Cardinal Parolin urges negotiation to find a ‘win-win solution’ to war in Ukraine
Mar 22, 2022 / 08:00 am‘The message of the Holy See, of the Holy Father, is to stop the war,’ the Vatican Secretary of State said.
Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week 2022 at the Vatican unveiled
Mar 21, 2022 / 12:23 pmThe pope will once again preside over the Via Crucis at the Colosseum on Good Friday.
TLM typo: Vatican says ‘extraordinary form’ mention in new constitution was a mistake
Mar 21, 2022 / 11:15 amThe new Vatican constitution was unexpectedly released on March 19.
How Praedicate evangelium changes the Vatican’s dicasteries: A CNA Explainer
Mar 19, 2022 / 13:00 pmPope Francis has promulgated a new apostolic constitution, Praedicate evangelium, which reforms the structure of the Roman Curia. Here are some of the changes:
Pope Francis visits Ukrainian refugee children hospitalized in Rome
Mar 19, 2022 / 11:30 amSome of the hospitalized children suffer from serious blast wounds from the war in Ukraine, a Vatican spokesman said.
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Follow St. Joseph's example, Pope Francis tells priests
Mar 19, 2022 / 08:45 amPope Francis has written a letter to the Congregation of Saint Joseph.
Catholics in Ireland hope to host Ukrainian refugees
Mar 18, 2022 / 10:37 am‘We want to be able to open our doors and welcome them as much as possible,’ said Archbishop Martin.