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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, pictured in 2010.

Benedict XVI marks 10th anniversary of Orthodox leader’s death

Nov 8, 2021

By CNA Staff

Metropolitan Damaskinos wrote numerous works on ecumenism. Read more

Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth.

Guernsey scraps proposal for discrimination law that could have led to Catholic schools' closure

Nov 5, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

Catholic schools in Guernsey will be permitted to appoint only Catholics as head teachers following a vote on Nov. 3... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Rome campus of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Nov. 5, 2021.

Pope Francis: Let Christ’s love shine through your care of the suffering

Nov 5, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope celebrated Mass at a Catholic university hospital in Rome. Read more

The Frauenkirche, the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.

Report on handling of abuse cases in Germany’s Munich archdiocese delayed

Nov 5, 2021

By CNA Staff

The delay is caused by ‘new findings obtained in the recent past.’ Read more

The launch of the EWTN Vatican Bureau’s ‘Roman Nights’ event series at the Order of the Holy Sepulchre’s headquarters in Rome.

EWTN Vatican Bureau launches ‘Roman Nights’ event series

Nov 4, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The series starts with a panel discussion on virtue in the workplace. Read more

Cardinal George Pell gives an interview to EWTN News in Rome, Italy, on Dec. 9, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Cardinal Pell: ‘Resistance’ in the Secretariat of State cost Vatican money in London deal

Nov 4, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

‘We had the authority to enter, but they prevented us,’ he said. Read more

Armida Barelli and Fr. Mario Ciceri.

Pioneer of faith-based feminism and WWII priest to be beatified in April

Nov 3, 2021

By CNA Staff

Armida Barelli and Fr. Mario Ciceri will be beatified at Milan Cathedral. Read more

Archbishop Corrado Lorefice visits Santa Maria dei Rotoli cemetery on Nov. 2, 2021

‘No more coffins piled up’: Palermo archbishop laments lack of burial space

Nov 3, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The archbishop blessed 800 bodies still awaiting burial. Read more

The Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage procession to St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Solemn High Mass at the Altar of the Chair in the Basilica, Oct. 30, 2021.

PHOTOS: 10th annual Traditional Latin Mass pilgrimage to Rome

Nov 3, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Populus Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage took place on Oct. 29-31. Read more

The Church of St. Mary of Prayer and Death in Rome, Italy.

This Rome church is devoted to burying and praying for the dead

Nov 2, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The church is the last resting place of more than 8,000 people. Read more

Pope Francis visits the French Military Cemetery in Rome, Nov. 2, 2021.

Pope Francis celebrates All Souls’ Day Mass at military cemetery in Rome

Nov 2, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The pope placed white flowers on some of the graves. Read more

The four martyrs beatified by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro at Tortosa Cathedral, Spain, Oct. 30, 2021.

Four martyrs of Spanish Civil War beatified

Oct 31, 2021

By CNA Staff

‘May their witness be a model especially for priests,’ said Pope Francis. Read more

The ordination of Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali to the Catholic priesthood in London, England, Oct. 30, 2021.

‘A moment of great joy’: English cardinal ordains ex-Anglican bishop as Catholic priest

Oct 30, 2021

By CNA Staff

Fr. Michael Nazir-Ali was ordained at a Mass at an ordinariate church in London. Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke. CNA file photo.

Cardinal Burke: Bishops have ‘sacred duty’ to apply canon law to pro-abortion Catholic politicians

Oct 29, 2021

By CNA Staff

His intervention came on the eve of U.S. President Joe Biden’s meeting with Pope Francis. Read more

Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth, pictured May 21, 2015.

Bishop: Discrimination law could force Guernsey’s Catholic schools to close

Oct 28, 2021

By CNA Staff

The policy would prevent Catholic schools from requiring that their principals are Catholic. Read more

Anna Fleischer, president of Oxford Students for Life, at Oxford University’s Student Union’s Freshers’ Fair, Oct. 6, 2021.

‘They’re not going to succeed’: Pro-life societies stand firm in face of opposition on England’s campuses

Oct 26, 2021

By CNA Staff

Protesters targeted a pro-life stand at Oxford University’s Freshers’ Fair. Read more

Official portrait of Sir David Amess.

UK lawmakers formally propose ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill

Oct 26, 2021

By CNA Staff

The amendment’s supporters include Hong Kong’s last governor Chris Patten. Read more

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury preaches at St. Columba's Church in Chester, Feb. 15, 2014. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.

Pro-life advocates mustn't lose hope and joy amid struggles, English bishop says

Oct 25, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

There will be many pro-life battles this century, but foes of abortion, assisted suicide, and other crimes against human life... Read more

The beatification Mass of Fr. Juan Elías Medina and 126 companions in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba in Córdoba, Spain, Oct. 16, 2021.

Beatification of 127 Spanish Civil War martyrs in Córdoba shows 'profound spiritual wealth'

Oct 25, 2021

By Blanca Ruiz

Fr. Juan Elías Medina and 126 companions, who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War, were beatified this month in... Read more