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PHOTOS: Pope Francis arrives in Canada
Upon his arrival in Edmonton, the pope was greeted by representatives of Canada's indigenous peoples. Read more
Casualties reported after attack on church inauguration in Syria
At least one person was killed and several were injured Sunday in an attack on the inauguration of a Greek... Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis said on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The special observance is held on the fourth Sunday in July to roughly coincide with the feast day of Sts.... Read more
Pope Francis begins ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
During his six-day trip, he’s expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential... Read more
Here’s how to receive a plenary indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer. Read more
Pope Francis in Canada: A papal pilgrimage for healing and reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage”... Read more
Thieves return relic of Precious Blood of Jesus stolen from medieval church
It seems that once the culprits discovered that the box contained a relic of Jesus, they wanted nothing to do... Read more
Pope Francis to Italian president: Italy faces ‘crucial choices for the life of the country’
Pope Francis sent birthday greetings to Italian President Sergio Mattarella and thanked him for his dedicated service amid "not a... Read more
Pope Francis' visit to Canada: A CNA explainer
Pope Francis is set to arrive in Canada on July 24, arriving back in Rome on July 30. During his... Read more
Kentucky judge dismisses life at conception as a ‘Christian and Catholic belief’
The Kentucky judge's statement stands at odds with the position of the Catholic Church and other pro-life groups that it... Read more
Nigerian priest: Federal government has refused to help regarding abductions, killings
Nigeria’s government has everything it needs to stop the ongoing attacks that are targeting Christians, but has refused to help,... Read more
One month after murder of two priests, Jesuits in Mexico decry impunity
In a July 20 statement, the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus demanded justice for the victims of violence. Read more
Ivana Trump receives traditional Catholic burial following funeral
The late Ivana Trump, a Catholic, received a traditional Catholic burial following her funeral on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis entrusts Canada trip to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pope Francis visited a Roman basilica on Friday to ask for the Virgin Mary's intercession and protection ahead of his... Read more
‘Astonished’ German leaders take issue with Holy See’s latest warning about the ‘Synodal Way’
The latest warning by the Holy See about the risk of a new schism from Germany arising from the “Synodal... Read more
‘To guard the charism’: In new decree, Pope Francis makes changes to Opus Dei
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader,... Read more
Cardinal Gregory restricts Traditional Latin Masses to three locations in DC archdiocese
The new policy also requires priests to seek permission to say Mass "ad orientem." Read more
The Church must do more for survivors of sexual abuse, Vatican official says
The Church must do more for anyone affected by sexual abuse, “even when the Church can appear tarnished because of... Read more
FULL TEXT: Statement by the Holy See on German 'Synodal Way'
The Holy See intervened in the German “Synodal Way” on July 21, 2022, warning of a “threat to the unity... Read more
A look into America’s oldest Carmelite monastery
Nestled in the farmland of Port Tobacco, Maryland stands the oldest Carmelite monastery in America. Founded in 1790, the Mount... Read more
