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Pope Francis blesses a child in the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 13, 2021.

Pope Francis visits children on oncology ward of Rome hospital

Jul 13, 2021

By CNA Staff

The ward is located on the same floor as the pope’s suite. Read more

The fire-ravaged coronavirus isolation ward of al-Hussein Teaching Hospital in Nasiriyah, Iraq, July 13, 2021.

Pope Francis prays for more than 60 people killed in Iraq COVID ward fire

Jul 13, 2021

By CNA Staff

The pope assured families of “his spiritual closeness to all affected.” Read more

Bishop-elect John Iffert of Covington, Kentucky.

Pope Francis names Illinois priest to lead Covington diocese in Kentucky

Jul 13, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishop-elect John C. Iffert succeeds Bishop Roger J. Foys. Read more

Pope Francis greets staff at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 11, 2021

Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th day in hospital

Jul 13, 2021

By Courtney Mares

A Vatican spokesman said ongoing treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.” Read more

Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya.

Pope Francis: Late Congolese cardinal was ‘a man of justice, peace, and unity’

Jul 13, 2021

By CNA Staff

Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died in France on July 11. Read more

Former Buffalo auxiliary bishop faces abuse allegation

Jul 12, 2021

By CNA Staff

Bishop Edward Grosz, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Buffalo, faces an allegation, which he denies, that he abused a then-child in... Read more

"The Chosen" cast, led by actor Jonathan Roumie in the role of Jesus Christ and Shahar Isaac playing Simon Peter.

Funding for fourth season of 'The Chosen’ series expected to begin soon

Jul 12, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

The internet series “The Chosen,” which dramatizes the life of Jesus and His disciples, has nearly completed its funding for... Read more

Pope Francis greets staff at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 11, 2021.

What’s behind a false rumor about Pope Francis resigning ‘in the next few hours’?

Jul 12, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

It caused a stir on social media. Here’s where it came from. Read more

Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino, Calif.

San Bernardino bishop 'shocked and saddened' after retired priest attempts marriage

Jul 12, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

The Bishop of San Bernardino says he is “shocked and saddened” at a longtime pastor’s decision to attempt to contract... Read more

Pro-life groups warn draft spending bill would fund abortion on demand

Jul 12, 2021

By Matt Hadro

A House subcommittee on Monday advanced a draft spending bill without the usual prohibitions on abortion funding, legislation that pro-life... Read more

Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago

Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit against Archdiocese of Chicago

Jul 12, 2021

By Kate Scanlon

A federal appeals court on Friday dismissed a hostile work environment lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Chicago, citing a religious... Read more

A man waves a Cuban flag during a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, July 11, 2021. - Thousands of Cubans took part in rare protests Sunday against the communist government, marching through a town chanting "Down with the dictatorship" and "We want liberty." Credit: Adalberto Roque/AFP via Getty Images.

Priest beaten, arrested amid Cuba protests

Jul 12, 2021

By David Ramos

Father Castor Álvarez was beaten and arrested in Camagüey while he was defending young protesters amid protests of Cuba’s communist... Read more

Fr. Andreas Wollbold, a professor at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany.

Theologian: Germany’s practicing Catholics need more encouragement

Jul 12, 2021

By CNA Staff

“They are the avant-garde, and not the last of the Mohicans,” said Fr. Andreas Wollbold. Read more

St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo, N.Y.

Buffalo diocese places retired priest on leave after abuse allegation

Jul 12, 2021

By CNA Staff

After diocesan officials discovered an unreported allegation of abuse, Bishop Michael Fisher of Buffalo has placed on leave an 88-year-old... Read more

The flag of Scotland.

Pope Francis to visit Scotland ‘for a very short time’ in November

Jul 12, 2021

By CNA Staff

He is expected to attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. Read more

Pope Francis greets staff at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 11, 2021.

Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital, says Vatican

Jul 12, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Vatican spokesman said the pope would remain “a few more days.” Read more

Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (1939-2021).

Cardinal who spearheaded democratic process in DR Congo dies at age 81

Jul 12, 2021

Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died on July 11. Read more

In midst of unprecedented protests in Cuba, Christian Movement calls for free elections

Jul 11, 2021

By Alejandro Bermudez

On Sunday, July 11th, the Christian Liberation Movement (MCL) called on Cubans to continue to pressure Cuban communist authorities to... Read more

Eve Tushnet. Courtesy photo.

'Gay and Catholic': A Q&A with writer and speaker Eve Tushnet

Jul 11, 2021

By Autumn Jones

This spring, Eve Tushnet wrote an article about the conversion therapy in Catholic spaces. The article, included in the June... Read more

Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address from Gemelli hospital on July 11, 2011.

Pope Francis prays the Angelus from his hospital balcony

Jul 11, 2021

By Courtney Mares

In his first appearance after having intestinal surgery, Pope Francis prayed the Angelus from the balcony of the hospital where... Read more