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Archbishop Jan Romeo Pawłowski celebrates Mass on the 90th anniversary of the Divine Mercy apparition at the  Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Płock, Poland, Feb. 22, 2021. Photo credits: Foreign Communicati

Vatican archbishop celebrates 90th anniversary of Divine Mercy apparition

Feb 23, 2021

A Vatican archbishop celebrated the 90th anniversary of the first Divine Mercy apparition on Monday in the Polish city of Płock.  Read more

A statue of St. Junipero Serra, which was defaced and torn down by protesters Oct. 12, at Mission San Rafael Arcangel in San Rafael, California. Courtesy photo.

Archbishop Cordileone commends prosecution of Serra statue vandals for working justice

Feb 22, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

Amid calls from California activists to drop vandalism charges against five assailants who destroyed a statue of St. Junipero Serra... Read more

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Biden’s HHS nominee supported assisted suicide in California

Feb 22, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) received the praise of pro-euthanasia organizations during his... Read more

Bishop John Keenan of Paisley holds 'Child Consecration: To Jesus Through Mary'.

Children's book helps Catholics in Scotland consecrate themselves to Mary

Feb 22, 2021

A Scottish bishop has encouraged families and individuals to join him in a consecration to Mary by a less conventional... Read more

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Virginia legislature votes to abolish the death penalty

Feb 22, 2021

Virginia is expected to become the first southern state to abolish the death penalty, after its general assembly voted on... Read more

Archdiocese of Panama warns of abortion group claiming ‘Catholic’ title

Feb 22, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Archdiocese of Panama warned the country’s faithful that “Catholics for the Right to Decide” (CDD in Spanish), which is... Read more

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How a religious White House office could promote the common good—or politicize religion

Feb 22, 2021

By Matt Hadro

As President Joe Biden re-established a key White House faith-based office last week, former political liaisons to religious groups commended... Read more

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Scholar’s critique of transgender movement reportedly de-listed by Amazon

Feb 22, 2021

By Matt Hadro

One scholar’s critical book on the transgender movement has reportedly been removed from Amazon.com.  Read more

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Catholics press for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill

Feb 22, 2021

Catholics are pressing for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill amid a last-minute consultation.  Read more

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Supreme Court will hear case on federal funding of pro-abortion groups

Feb 22, 2021

The Supreme Court will consider a case involving federal funding of domestic pro-abortion groups.  Read more

A painting of Fr. Ignatius Spencer by Philippe Plet. Public Domain.

Catholic bishop welcomes progress in cause of priest who sought conversion of England

Feb 22, 2021

A bishop on Sunday welcomed a step forward in the beatification cause of a convert to Catholicism who worked tirelessly... Read more

Teachers protest in Hpa-An, the capital of Karen State, Burma, on Feb. 9, 2021. Credit: Ninjastrikers (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Burma’s Catholic bishops call for peace and dialogue as two protesters killed

Feb 22, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Catholic bishops of Burma have called for a “return to dialogue” as two protesters were killed during demonstrations over the weekend.  Read more

Pope Francis on retreat with the Roman Curia at the Casa Divin Maestro in Ariccia, Italy, March 4, 2017. Credit: Vatican Media.

From Pius XI to Pope Francis: A history of Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican

Feb 22, 2021

By Courtney Mares

For nearly 100 years, popes have set aside time for an annual retreat and meditation on spiritual exercises.   Read more

Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, Major Penitentiary of the Apostolic Penitentiary. Credit: PersiGianluigi (public domain).).

Vatican cardinal reflects on the value of penance in a time of pandemic

Feb 22, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The penance called for in the Christian life, and accentuated during Lent, can help us make sense of the sacrifices... Read more

Pope Francis prays before the Divine Mercy image in Łagiewniki, Poland, July 30, 2016. Credit: Mazur/episkopat.pl.

Pope Francis on Divine Mercy anniversary: ‘Let us ask Christ for the gift of mercy’

Feb 22, 2021

Pope Francis urged Catholics to ask Christ for the “gift of mercy” in a letter marking the 90th anniversary of... Read more

Pope Francis looks out a window of the apostolic palace March 18, 2020.

Pope Francis honors sacrifice of medical workers who died in coronavirus pandemic

Feb 21, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Saturday expressed his gratitude for the sacrifice of medical workers, especially those who have died in the... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address Feb. 21, 2021. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: Christian life 'is a battle against the spirit of evil'

Feb 21, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Like Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert, Christians must be prepared to battle evil, knowing that “with faith,... Read more

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French Catholic women launch manifesto on feminine vocation in the Church

Feb 20, 2021

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A group of Catholic women in France has launched a manifesto to underscore the “beauty of the women's specific vocation.” Read more

Pope Francis with writer and Holocaust survivor Edith Bruck Feb. 20, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis visits writer and Holocaust survivor in Rome

Feb 20, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Saturday visited the home of the writer and Holocaust survivor Edith Steinschreiber Bruck in Rome.  Read more

Mass was held in St. Peter's Square for the canonization of 35 new saints Oct. 15, 2017.

Pope Francis advances causes of nuns who died in Ebola outbreak

Feb 20, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtue of three Italian religious sisters who died from Ebola in Africa during the... Read more