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Memorial in Ottawa, Canada, in tribute to 215 Indigenous children whose remains were found in unmarked graves at the site of a former residential School in Kamloops, June 1, 2021.

Pope Francis' upcoming meeting with Indigenous delegation a step toward healing, Canadian bishops say

Nov 10, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

A delegation to include 25 to 30 representatives from Canada's Indigenous populations and a small number of bishops is scheduled... Read more

The Benedictine Monastery of San Jose in Costa Rica's Diocese of Cartago, which was canonically closed Nov. 7, 2021.

Costa Rican diocese orders canonical closure of Benedictine monastery

Nov 10, 2021

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Diocese of Cartago has ordered the canonical closure of the San José Benedictine Monastery, a diocesan foundation that had... Read more

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Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants

Nov 10, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Nov. 10, 2021.

This is the prayer to the Holy Spirit that Pope Francis wants every Catholic to know

Nov 10, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The pope urged Catholics to keep a copy of the prayer with them. Read more

Mass during the 10th annual Populus Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage to Rome, Oct. 29-31, 2021.

Traditionis custodes: Rome diocese bans Traditional Latin Mass for Easter Triduum

Nov 10, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

No other sacraments may be celebrated according to the pre-Vatican II missal except the Mass. Read more

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Open comment on Northern Ireland abortion clinic buffer zone bill ends soon, critics warn

Nov 9, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

Peaceful sidewalk efforts to reach women considering an abortion are in peril if a proposed “draconian” Northern Ireland bill passes,... Read more

The Knights of Columbus announced the selection of this icon of St. Joseph holding the Child Jesus as the centerpiece of this year's KofC prayer program.

Knights of Columbus announce icon of St Joseph as prayer program's centerpiece

Nov 9, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

As the state deputies of the Knights of Columbus (KofC) gathered for their semi-annual meeting last weekend in Nashville, Tennessee,... Read more

The lethal injection room at California's San Quentin State Prison.

US Supreme Court hears case of inmate requesting pastor at execution

Nov 9, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in the case of a man seeking to pray with his pastor... Read more

Ballot boxes for federal elections in Mexico City, June 6, 2021.

Mexican Electoral Tribunal rules political party's pro-life ads 'offensive'

Nov 9, 2021

By David Ramos

Mexico’s Electoral Tribunal ruled Thursday that political ads against abortion and adoption by same-sex couples from the the Solidarity Encounter... Read more

Cardinal Walter Kasper.

Cardinal Kasper: Synodal Way’s ‘original sin’ was to set aside evangelization

Nov 9, 2021

By CNA Staff

The theologian said that the Synodal Way had ‘made itself a farce of a synod.’ Read more

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Slovakia’s parliament debates pro-life bill

Nov 9, 2021

By CNA Staff

It is the fourth attempt to pass pro-life measures in as many years. Read more

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone meets with people experiencing homeless at St. Anthony’s Dining Hall in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on November 6, 2021.

PHOTOS: Archbishop Cordileone offers Requiem Mass for homeless

Nov 9, 2021

By Autumn Jones

On Saturday, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone offered a Requiem Mass for the homeless at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Current... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at the Vatican, July 2, 2021.

Pope Francis prays for Iraqi PM after assassination attempt

Nov 9, 2021

By Courtney Mares

A papal telegram described the drone attack as a ‘vile act of terrorism.’ Read more

A statue of Charles de Foucauld in front of the Church of Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune in Strasbourg, France.

Charles de Foucauld and 6 others to be canonized May 15

Nov 9, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The canonization was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, president of the Polish Catholic bishops’ conference.

Poland’s Catholic Church to hold collection for migrants at Belarus border

Nov 9, 2021

By CNA Staff

Thousands are caught up in a growing crisis at the roughly 250-mile frontier. Read more

Sr. Raffaella Petrini meets Pope Francis.

How Vatican City State’s government is changing under Pope Francis

Nov 9, 2021

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The appointment of Sr. Raffaella Petrini is a sign. Read more

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American Life League mourns death of co-founder Paul Brown

Nov 8, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

Paul Brown, co-founder of American Life League, died Thursday, the pro-life group has announced. Read more

Raymond Arroyo Christmas tour 2021

Raymond Arroyo's 'The Spider Who Saved Christmas' book tour announced

Nov 8, 2021

By CNA Staff

EWTN host Raymond Arroyo is scheduled to begin a book signing tour in Tampa, Florida, Nov. 13 to promote his... Read more

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Child of raped minor in Bolivia dies shortly after forced delivery at 24 weeks

Nov 8, 2021

By David Ramos

The child of a pregnant 11-year-old rape victim in Bolivia died several hours after his birth on Saturday. The mother... Read more

Solanus Casey, CC 3.0 via Wikipedia.

A Solanus Casey miracle? Man says friar visited him in hospital

Nov 8, 2021

By CNA Staff

A married father of three from the Diocese of Lansing claims that Blessed Solanus Casey, the humble Capuchin friar, visited... Read more