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Archbishop Nienstedt gives the homily during Mass with Region VIII bishops in the Basilica of St. Mary Major's Borghese Chapel on March 5, 2012.

Archbishop Nienstedt says Mary is with bishops during trials

Mar 6, 2012

Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis exhorted his brother bishops to stay close to Mary, and recalled... Read more

Galileo Galilei's signature in one of the Lux in Arcana displays.

New exhibit reveals Vatican Secret Archive documents to public

Feb 29, 2012

For the first time in history, the Vatican is making public over 100 historical documents from its Secret Archives.  Read more

Cary Summers leads CNA on a tour of the soon-to-open Verbum Domini exhibit

Vatican exhibition highlights Catholic roots of King James Bible

Feb 28, 2012

A new interfaith exhibition that opens this week at the Vatican reveals how the roots of the 1611 King James... Read more

Debbie and Fred Williams speak with CNA in Rome on Feb. 17, 2012

Cardinal-designate Dolan’s sister thrilled for her big brother

Feb 17, 2012

Over 1,000 Americans are arriving in Rome for the elevation of Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York to the College... Read more

Cardinal Marc Ouellet speaks at a press conference in Quebec City on June 30.

Canadian cardinal 'surprised' by appointment to Vatican position

Jul 5, 2010

At a recent press conference, Cardinal Marc Ouellet commented on his recent appointment as Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, remarking... Read more

Church celebrates feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

Jun 27, 2010

On Tuesday, June 29, the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul. As early as the year... Read more