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Pope Francis opens ministries of lector and acolyte to women: A CNA Explainer
On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin),... Read more
Amid complaints, Irish broadcaster again apologizes for blasphemous NYE sketch
After receiving thousands of complaints from citizens and vocal criticism from religious leaders, Ireland’s state broadcaster has apologized after a... Read more
Why is the internet abuzz with false claims of a ‘Vatican blackout’?: A CNA Explainer
On Sunday, Jan. 10, the internet was abuzz with false reports of an overnight blackout at the Vatican, accompanied by... Read more
Pope Francis admits women to ministries of lector and acolyte in new motu proprio
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday that changes canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes. Read more
Franciscan friars return to site of Christ's baptism after 50 years
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able... Read more
Cardinal laments lack of priestly vocations in Florentine archdiocese
The Archbishop of Florence has said no new students have entered his diocesan seminary this year, calling the low number... Read more
Pope Francis: We need unity in the Catholic Church, society, and nations
In the face of political discord and self-interest, we have an obligation to promote unity, peace, and the common good... Read more
Pope Francis asks Immaculate Virgin Mary to intercede for US after Capitol violence
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the United States asking the Immaculate Virgin Mary to help foster a “culture of encounter”... Read more
Vietnamese bishop: Plan for charity this Lunar New Year
Inspired by Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Peace, a Vietnamese bishop is encouraging Catholics to establish an... Read more
Wyoming legislature to re-visit 'born-alive' abortion bill despite 2020 veto
The Wyoming legislature will again consider a bill to protect infants born alive in legal abortion attempts. Its backers say... Read more
Pope Francis' doctor dies from COVID-19 complications
Pope Francis' personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorsi, has died from health complications related to the coronavirus, according to the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis 'astonished' by disruption at US Capitol
Pope Francis has said he was surprised by the news of the incursion of pro-Donald Trump protestors into the U.S.... Read more
Incoming USCCB doctrine chair: Death penalty is part of ‘throwaway culture’
In an online panel Friday, the incoming chair of the U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee discussed the Church’s opposition to the... Read more
Catholic Bible in a year podcast with Father Mike Schmitz tops the charts
A Catholic podcast featuring a priest reading and analyzing the Bible has been at the top of the Apple Podcast... Read more
Virtual pilgrimage to Mexico's monument of Christ the King announced
The traditional youth pilgrimage to the monument of Christ the King on the “Cerro del Cubilete” (Dice Cup Hill) in... Read more
First lay head of disciplinary commission at Roman Curia appointed
For the first time, the Disciplinary Commission of the Roman Curia will be presided by a layperson after Pope Francis... Read more
Venezuelan Bishop, 69, dies of COVID-19
The Venezuelan Bishops' Conference (CEV) announced Friday morning that the 69-year-old Bishop of Trujillo, Cástor Oswaldo Azuaje, has died of... Read more
Catholic former chief of staff among White House resignations
The Catholic former White House chief of staff resigned his post as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland on Thursday, following... Read more
HHS issues final rule protecting faith-based adoption agencies
The Trump administration finalized a rule this week allowing faith-based adoption agencies to receive federal funding regardless of their views... Read more
Pope Francis sends message of encouragement to Venezuelan cardinal
Pope Francis sent a message this week to Cardinal Baltazar Porras Cardoza, as Venezuela suffers the effects of the coronavirus... Read more
