Articles by Zelda Caldwell
Vatican’s ambassador during Iraq war: Under Saddam Hussein ‘the Church was respected’
Mar 21, 2023 / 10:41 amThe papal nuncio in Iraq at the time of the U.S. invasion 20 years ago said Christians in Iraq were worse off after Saddam Hussein was removed from power.
At New York Encounter: A monk turned bishop shares the roadmap of his spiritual journey
Feb 22, 2023 / 12:47 pmA highlight of this year’s event was a conversation between a Catholic monk and a top papal diplomat that explored the desires of the human heart and its fulfillment in Christ.
Richmond bishop condemns FBI memo that sought to link Latin Mass to violent extremism
Feb 13, 2023 / 19:44 pmBishop Barry Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond Feb. 13 called for members of Congress from Virginia to publicly condemn a leaked FBI memorandum.
Surprise hit ‘Lourdes’ documentary, coming to U.S. theaters, captures miracles of a different sort
Feb 5, 2023 / 05:00 amThe film, which will be in 700 U.S. theaters Feb. 8 and 9, presents a unique and affecting view of the Catholic pilgrimage site.
How the ‘satanic’ New York City courthouse statue is all about abortion
Jan 28, 2023 / 06:00 amThe artist created the statue as a homage to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and a lament over the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Pope Francis unpacks Jesus’ good news: ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled’
Jan 25, 2023 / 11:01 amPope Francis told Christians Wednesday that if they want to understand Jesus they should pay close attention to the “good news” he brings in his sermon in the Nazareth synagogue.
Tony Dungy to pro-life march: God used a football game to show power of prayer
Jan 20, 2023 / 15:25 pmDungy, who spoke at the March for Life with his wife, Lauren, told the crowd that the nation needs to pray for the unborn in the same way they prayed for Damar Hamlin.
U.S. bishops urge Biden administration to ‘reverse its present course’ on immigration
Jan 8, 2023 / 09:48 amThe bishops declared their opposition to the administration’s new rules and said those who flee violence have a right to seek safety in the U.S.
Catholic converts: ‘Benedict XVI led me into the Catholic Church’
Jan 2, 2023 / 11:00 amIn the days after news spread that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was nearing the end of his life, a number of Catholic converts shared that they came to faith through the writing and teachings of the late pope.
In stepping down, Benedict XVI carved out new role as ‘contemplative’ pope
Jan 2, 2023 / 06:00 amOn Feb. 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI dropped a bombshell.
Here are the last words spoken by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Jan 1, 2023 / 12:12 pmThe retired pope spoke the words shortly after his longtime personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein briefly stepped out of the room, according to a Vatican News account.
Seeing with the eye of faith: encountering Jesus through great works of art
Dec 29, 2022 / 10:05 amPierre-Marie Dumont talks to CNA about his new book, “Jesus in Art and Literature.”
Frank Pavone cancels Mass but vows legal action after Vatican dismisses him from priesthood
Dec 18, 2022 / 11:29 amIn a Dec. 13 letter to U.S. bishops, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, wrote that the prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy issued the decision to dismiss Pavone from the priesthood.
Pope Francis explains to America Magazine why women cannot be ordained priests
Nov 28, 2022 / 12:30 pmPope Francis unequivocally stated that women cannot be ordained as priests but emphasized the important role they have to play in the life of the Church.
Christmas shopping? Check out these gifts handmade by monks and nuns
Nov 25, 2022 / 07:00 amIf you’re looking for unique handmade gifts for those on your list, you’re going to love these delicious treats and original crafts created by Catholic monks and nuns.
Catholic publisher pulls book on princess saints after illustrator says it was her idea
Nov 22, 2022 / 17:30 pmAscension made the move following social media posts by illustrator Fabiola Garza. The company denies any wrongdoing.
Exclusive interview: 7 questions for Archbishop Cordileone
Nov 20, 2022 / 12:00 pmArchbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco sat down with CNA for an interview during a break at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting in Baltimore last week.
9 key things the U.S. bishops did at their fall meeting in Baltimore
Nov 18, 2022 / 13:35 pmHere’s a summary of key actions taken at the U.S.Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall plenary assembly.
U.S. bishops decide to put off rewriting voting guide until after 2024 election
Nov 16, 2022 / 17:30 pm“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” is meant to advise Catholic voters on how to apply Church teaching to the decisions they make in the ballot box.
U.S. Catholic bishops affirm support for Ukraine war with Russia
Nov 16, 2022 / 14:08 pmPledges of continued support following an impassioned speech by Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.