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General Saverio Capolupo shakes hands with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in 2016.

Vatican names former head of financial police to lead foundation managing scandal-ridden hospital

Mar 20, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Saturday it had appointed the former commander general of Italy’s financial police force as president of the... Read more

Pope Francis in Ecuador in 2015.

Ecuador to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2024

Mar 20, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis had designated the Archdiocese of Quito in Ecuador the host of the 2024... Read more

Second Massachusetts city to recognize polyamorous relationships

Mar 20, 2021

Cambridge, Massachusetts has redefined domestic partnerships to give relationships involving more than two people the same rights as a married... Read more

Cardinal Peter Turkson.

Cardinals uphold Vatican statement on same-sex unions

Mar 19, 2021

By Matt Hadro

Two cardinals on Thursday upheld the Vatican’s recent statement that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions.  Read more

Fr. Kevin O'Brien at a 2014 event at Georgetown University.

Priest who celebrated Biden’s inaugural Mass under investigation

Mar 19, 2021

By CNA Staff

A Jesuit priest who celebrated Joe Biden’s inaugural Mass in January is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior, according to... Read more

Planned Parenthood clinic in Newton, NJ    Credit: Glynnis Jones

Biden administration moves to resume Title X funding of pro-abortion groups

Mar 19, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Biden administration is expected to allow abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, to once again receive federal family planning funding... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles preaches during a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, March 19, 2021. Credit: Isabel Cacho.

Archbishop Gomez calls on Catholics to trust in St Joseph

Mar 19, 2021

On the feast of St. Joseph, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles encouraged Catholics to reflect on the simple, yet... Read more

St. Joseph Altar on the Feast of St. Joseph. Courtesy photo, Archdiocese of New Orleans.

How the Big Easy celebrates St. Joseph

Mar 19, 2021

By Perry West

Catholic culture is everywhere in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the city’s defining celebration. The city’s cathedral is one of... Read more

Sr. Annelvira Ossoli, Sr. Vitarosa Zorza, and Sr. Danielangela Sorti, whose heroic virtues were recognized March 18, 2021. Credit: Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

Sainthood causes of three more religious sisters who died in Ebola outbreak advance

Mar 19, 2021

Among the seven clerics and religious whose heroic virtues were recognized by the Vatican on Thursday are three Italian religious... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014.

In new interview, Archbishop Chaput opens up about new book, cultural challenges, Biden administration

Mar 19, 2021

By CNA Staff

Archbishop Charles Chaput, who retired as Archbishop of Philadelphia last year, has released a new book taking a look at... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley prays at installation Mass outside of Risen Christ Cathedral in Lincoln, Nebraska on Nov. 20, 2012 /

Bishop Conley: St. Joseph helped me through depression, quarantine

Mar 19, 2021

By CNA Staff

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska opened up in a March 19 letter about how in the midst of a... Read more

The Knock Shrine. Public domain.

Pope Francis: Our Lady of Knock brings a message of hope

Mar 19, 2021

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis said that Our Lady of Knock exemplifies the importance of prayer and hope as he officially designated Knock... Read more

Children in the diocese of Maroua-Mokolo, Cameroon, which faces threats from Boko Haram.

Survey: Catholics in US more aware of Christian persecution, but blind spots linger

Mar 19, 2021

Catholics in the US are showing more awareness of the problems of Christian persecution worldwide, the pastoral charity Aid to... Read more

Polish windsurfing star Zofia Klepacka

Polish windsurfing star: I convinced a woman not to have an abortion

Mar 19, 2021

A Polish windsurfing star has described how she convinced a woman not to have an abortion, saying that “if we... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 22, 2016. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Amoris laetitia year: Pope Francis says Church must defend the family

Mar 19, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to support and defend families by making an effort to be close to them in... Read more

Demonstrators protest Trump rescinding DACA, Berkeley, CA Sept. 5, 2017 Credit: Shiela Fitzgerald/Shutterstock

U.S. bishops urge passage of immigration reform bills

Mar 19, 2021

The U.S. bishops’ conference on Friday praised the House of Representatives for passing two immigration reform bills, and urged the... Read more

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Pope Francis prays St. Joseph will help young adults find their vocations

Mar 19, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has said that St. Joseph is a model for all vocations and he prays the saint will help... Read more

A pro-life poster campaign in Poland organized by the Our Children Foundation

Catholics in Poland launch week of prayer for protection of life on St. Joseph’s feast day

Mar 19, 2021

By CNA Staff

Catholics in Poland have launched a week of prayer for the protection of life on the feast of St. Joseph. Read more

A lifesize statue of Blessed Carlo Acutis created by Matteo and Daniela Perathoner

Pope Francis blesses Carlo Acutis statue for orphanage in Egypt

Mar 19, 2021

Pope Francis has blessed a statue of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be beatified, which will be sent to... Read more

A lifesize statue of Blessed Carlo Acutis created by Matteo and Daniela Perathoner

Pope Francis blesses Carlo Acutis statue for orphanage in Egypt

Mar 19, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has blessed a statue of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be beatified, which will be sent to... Read more