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Peace is much more than ‘inner tranquility,’ says Pope Francis
Peace is often misunderstood today as a subjective psychological idea, Pope Francis said Wednesday, stressing that true peace is found... Read more
Knights of Columbus in New Mexico, Hawaii help Native people during coronavirus
Native Americans have not fared well in pandemics and epidemics. Read more
One year after the fire, a French priest's tribute to Notre-Dame
For Fr. Pierre Amar, Notre-Dame de Paris has always been a masterpiece, “the very example of supreme beauty,” but now... Read more
Pope Francis expresses concern for New Yorkers amid coronavirus
Pope Francis phoned Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York Tuesday to express his concern for the people of New York... Read more
US bishops join Pope Francis' call for global ceasefire to counter coronavirus
The U.S. bishops have echoed Pope Francis’ call for a global ceasefire to help defend vulnerable populations from the COVID-19... Read more
Judge rules abortion access outweighs efforts to fight coronavirus
A federal judge said on Easter Sunday that the state of Alabama cannot move to limit abortion procedures through measures... Read more
In New York, former Catholic nursing home opens as COVID rehab center
A former Catholic nursing home in New York state is set to open as a rehabilitation center for coronavirus (COVID-19)... Read more
Pro-life counselors 'singled out' for coronavirus enforcement, lawsuit alleges
Lawyers have filed suit against the city of Greensboro, North Carolina, for enforcing public health restrictions in an allegedly discriminatory... Read more
'The culture wars are real,' Cardinal Pell says in new interview
Cardinal George Pell has said culture wars and anti-Catholic sentiment could have played a part in the decision of Victoria... Read more
Roman priest offers Easter Mass on church roof amid coronavirus
A pastor at a church in Rome offered Easter Mass from the roof of the church so nearby parishioners could... Read more
Justice Department to act on unfair religious restrictions during coronavirus
The Justice Department (DOJ) has promised to act on any abuses against religious freedom after some state and local governments sought... Read more
Bishops pray for victims of Easter storms
The bishops of the United States have offered their prayers in solidarity with victims after 30 people were killed by severe... Read more
Macron echoes pope’s call for debt relief amid pandemic
French President Emmanuel Macron has echoed Pope Francis’ call for debt relief for the world’s poorest countries amid the coronavirus... Read more
Updated: Call claiming to be pope was 'a prank,' sister says
Sister Angel Bipendu told CNA Tuesday that the call she received on Holy Saturday claiming to be from Pope Francis... Read more
Remain faithful in uncertain times, urges Pope Francis
In uncertain times, our ultimate goal should be to remain faithful to the Lord rather than to seek our own... Read more
Catholics have forgiven Easter church bombers, says cardinal
Sri Lanka’s Catholics have forgiven the bombers who struck their churches last Easter, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has said. Read more
Supreme Court to hear Little Sisters of the Poor case by phone
The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear oral arguments by phone next month, including the case of... Read more
Pope Francis commends women caring for others under coronavirus lockdown
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to pray for women who are currently caring for children, aiding the elderly, or working... Read more
Cardinal Tagle urges leaders to ensure healthcare for all in coronavirus crisis
In his Easter message, the president of Caritas Internationalis called on governments to ensure access to healthcare and social protections... Read more
The coronavirus crisis forces us to choose between life and love of money, says pope
We face a fundamental choice as we seek to resolve the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass... Read more
