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Is Pope Francis' Armenia visit another step toward Christian unity?
Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia is a chance to build on decades of productive ecumenical dialogue with the Armenian Apostolic... Read more
Notre Dame returns to its roots with 'faith and reason' center in Ireland
The Fighting Irish are headed to the Emerald Isle, with plans to establish a new center for dialogue between faith... Read more
How can disabled persons be more integrated into the Church?
A Vatican conference dedicated to the up-and-coming 'theology of disability' aims not only to end common stigma surrounding persons with... Read more
A follow-up from Robert Spaemann on Amoris Laetitia
In April, Robert Spaemann, emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Munich, attracted significant attention for an interview with... Read more
Pan-Orthodox Council still a go – spokesman for Ecumenical Patriarch
Despite last-minute defections by representatives of four Orthodox Patriarchates, a spokesman for the Ecumenical Patriarch insists that the Council of... Read more
Priests in Rome get a surprise visit from Pope Francis
On Friday afternoon Pope Francis visited two communities of priests in Rome as part of his “Mercy Friday” initiative to... Read more
Men on trial for alleged mock crucifixion of teen at work
A teenager and practicing Catholic in the United Kingdom was reportedly tied to a cross and hung from a wall... Read more
Updated: Most marriages today are invalid, Pope Francis suggests
Pope Francis said Thursday that the great majority of sacramental marriages today are not valid, because couples do not enter... Read more
Can the Eastern Orthodox still hold a 'pan-Orthodox Council'?
While the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople maintains the “pan-Orthodox Council” scheduled to begin on Sunday will take place, the gathering... Read more
How the Pope's visit to Auschwitz will shape World Youth Day
Since the very first World Youth Day in 1986, the international Catholic event has been marked by prayer, music, and... Read more
Pope greets graduates of Rome course on protecting minors from abuse
The first graduates of an international diploma course on safeguarding minors received a special greeting from Pope Francis, who encouraged... Read more
The UN ruled that Ireland's abortion ban violates human rights
Pro-life groups in Ireland are charging that a United Nations human rights committee contradicted its mission when it ruled that... Read more
How will the reform of marriage nullity cases proceed in Italy?
With a letter sent Wednesday to the general secretary of the Italian bishops' conference, Pope Francis established a bilateral working... Read more
Death of young Catholic motorcyclist mourned in Spain
Known for kneeling to pray an 'Our Father' before his races, renowned motorcyclist Luis Salom died June 3 after an... Read more
Armenia's fidelity to Christ is at the heart of Pope Francis' upcoming visit
Coming on the heels of the centenary of the Armenian genocide, Pope Francis' upcoming visit to the Caucasus nation is... Read more
What's the priesthood for? Bishop Barron has some thoughts
During last week's Jubilee for Priests in Rome, Bishop Robert Barron sat down for an interview with CNA where he... Read more
Schismatic sect in Italy incurs excommunication
An Italian sect centered on the worship of an alleged apparition of the Child Jesus which is gathered around the... Read more
For these Benedictine monks, to brew well-made beer is to pray
A group of Italy-based monks pray and work at their monastery at St. Benedict's birthplace. Now the fruits of their... Read more
A new wave of attacks against Catholics in France, Belgium
In recent weeks, Catholics in France and Belgium – countries still recovering from brutal ISIS attacks – have been hit... Read more
A goodbye to 'Mama Irene,' the woman who adopted 58 kids
Irene Bertoni was 18 years-old during World War II. And it was at this tumultuous time that she discovered God's... Read more
