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Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly earthquake in Albania
Pope Francis expressed his condolences Wednesday for those who have been affected by or who have died in a devastating... Read more
Pope Francis: To protect life, love life
On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on his recent trip to Thailand and Japan, stating that economic and technological success are... Read more
In Mexico, thousands renew consecration to Christ the King
More than 10,000 lay Catholics in Mexico renewed their consecration to Christ the King at a special Mass and ceremony... Read more
Papal honors for Courage director point to clear Catholic witness
Papal honors for Father Phillip Bochanski have been announced, and the priest says they are a recognition of the Courage... Read more
Louisiana says abortion clinic is hiding criminal evidence
The Louisiana Department of Justice is asking an appeals court to unseal documents from abortion provider June Medical Services (Hope... Read more
International Conference on Christian Persecution convenes in Budapest
Patriarchs, cardinals, politicians, and Christians from across the globe are in Budapest this week for the International Conference on Christian... Read more
Vancouver archdiocese releases report on sex abuse cases
The Archdiocese of Vancouver released Friday a report on clergy sexual abuse, including 31 recommendations for improvements to policies and... Read more
Irish nuns’ transfer of hospital land criticized over abortion plans
A pending land transfer from a religious community to the Irish government for the construction of a new maternity hospital... Read more
Papal press conference ponders peace
Pope Francis reemphasized opposition to nuclear weapons, the global arms trade, and capital punishment on the plane ride back to... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Japan
CNA's full transcript of the pope's Nov. 26 in-flight press conference, during his flight from Tokyo, Japan to Rome: Read more
On papal flight, Pope Francis talks Vatican financial scandal
Although investigators are looking into a controversial Vatican investment in a luxury London property development, whether the deal was corrupt... Read more
Mary can renew the family and the parish, new USCCB evangelization chair says
Bishop Andrew Cozzens was elected as the chairman of the Committee on Evangelization of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) at... Read more
'Once the Church is persecuted, the faith becomes alive': a pastor's story
On May 4, 2002, Monsignor Romeo Saniel felt the gun against the back of his head and heard a loud click. It... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Gary, Indiana
Msgr. Robert J. McClory has been appointed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, the Vatican announced... Read more
Analysis: What will the Vatican tell Moneyval?
Next month, the Holy See is due to send a report to Moneyval, the Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering watchdog,... Read more
Anchorage looks to eliminate homelessness with help of grant from Amazon CEO
A multi-million dollar grant could help Catholic Social Services of Anchorage and its partners bring the homeless population of that... Read more
University should not be for the privileged few, Pope Francis says in Japan
At a Jesuit university in Tokyo on Tuesday, Pope Francis said a quality university education should not be something out... Read more
Senators reportedly blocked Armenian genocide resolutions at White House request
Congressional resolutions recognizing the Armenian genocide were reportedly blocked by Republican senators at the direction of the White House. Read more
Priests convicted of abusing children at Argentina school for the deaf
Two Catholic priests have been convicted of sexually abusing students students at an institute that cared for deaf children. The priests... Read more
After 8-day hunger strike, Nicaraguan mothers transported to hospital
A group of mothers who had been conducting a hunger strike in a Catholic church in Nicaragua have left the... Read more
