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Franciscan friar in Syria becomes bishop of Latin-rite Catholics in Aleppo
On Sunday, Sept. 17, Father Hanna Jallouf, OFM, was ordained a bishop and became apostolic vicar of Aleppo for the... Read more
Pope Francis meets with new Russian ambassador to the Vatican
The meeting comes days after papal envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi visited Beijing to discuss efforts to bring about peace in... Read more
Sports anchor Sage Steele: ‘I wouldn’t be standing today without my faith’
Steele sued ESPN and its parent company in 2022 for violating her free speech rights after she was taken off... Read more
Archdiocese in Peru calls for respecting sacred places following theft from poor box
“This theft not only constitutes a serious offense to God ... but also constitutes an absolute lack of charity towards... Read more
Synod 2023: What has Pope Francis said about synodality?
Synodality isn’t “a chapter in an ecclesiology textbook” or a “fad or a slogan to be bandied about in our... Read more
Pope Francis: Forgiveness is the cure that heals ‘the poisons of resentment’
In his Angelus, the pope said forgiving is “not a good deed that we can choose to do or not... Read more
New discoveries may change what we know about Jerusalem’s Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher
Ongoing archaeological investigations have now allowed scientists to trace “the entire material history of the religious complex.” Read more
Couple spends retirement sharing St. Hildegard of Bingen’s wisdom and faith
Through the sale of products and hosting retreats, Claude and Marie France Delpech are helping to bring the renowned saint’s... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholics in Korea called ‘to a burning faith’
“With the prophecy of martyrdom, the Korean Church reminds us that we cannot follow Jesus without embracing his cross,” Pope... Read more
Catholic hospital under fire for naming euthanasia provider as palliative care director
Dr. Danielle Kain is a palliative care specialist who is both a staunch proponent and practitioner of euthanasia. Read more
Irish-born founder of Boys Town, Father Flanagan, may soon be declared Venerable
Following a premiere of a film on the saintly priest’s life, CNA spoke to Bishop Kevin Doran about the cause... Read more
Catholic families flock to Appaloosa Music Festival: ‘An encounter with God’
This year’s Appaloosa Music Festival attracted more that 9,000 people to the Shenandoah Valley to hear a mix of folk,... Read more
Three more pro-lifers guilty on FACE Act charges, face up to 11 years in prison
The activists were indicted on felony conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, also... Read more
Bishops celebrate National Migration Week, highlight overlooked ‘right to remain’
The U.S. Catholic bishops are highlighting the overlooked right to remain in one’s country during its weeklong celebration Sept. 18–24. Read more
Chinese priest convicted of ‘fraud’ for refusal to recognize state-sanctioned Church
Father Joseph Yang Xiaoming was found to have violated the law after he refused to register with the state-sanctioned Chinese... Read more
Legal group pleads for imprisoned Bishop Álvarez's rights before human rights commission
Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez is serving a prison sentence under the regime of President Daniel Ortega for criticizing the dictatorship. Read more
New movie explores Christian and Jewish perspectives of the Holy Land’s history
The new documentary “Route 60: The Biblical Highway” might be a “road trip” film, but the setting and the characters... Read more
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes abortions after ruling against 1840s abortion statute
Planned Parenthood said it made the decision to restore abortion services after “consultation with attorneys, physicians, partners, and other stakeholders.” Read more
Seriously ill UK teen dies fighting mental competence ruling
“I want to die trying to live,” the young woman told a psychiatrist evaluating her. “We have to try everything.” Read more
COVID on the rise again: Which states now protect churches from closure?
CNA compiled data on which states now protect houses of worship as “essential” and which do not. Check out our... Read more
