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Pope Francis: ‘Let us not forget that crises are also windows of opportunity’
He made the remark in a new book preface. Read more
Pope Francis: Free children from ‘brutal yoke of labor exploitation’
An estimated 112 million children work in agricultural settings. Read more
How to get a plenary indulgence any day this November 2021
Did you know that you can get a plenary indulgence any day this November? It’s true. The Vatican has decided... Read more
Pope Francis prays for deceased popes on All Souls’ Day
The papal tombs are located in the grottoes of St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis celebrates All Souls’ Day Mass at military cemetery in Rome
The pope placed white flowers on some of the graves. Read more
Senators mark 1st anniversary of declaration rejecting push to declare abortion an ‘international right’
The Geneva Consensus Declaration was signed by 32 countries on Oct. 22, 2020. Read more
Man threatening priest, parishioners in Providence arrested
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening after bringing a gun to the former parish of a recently-arrested priest... Read more
Pro-life supporters rally for Texas law outside Supreme Court
Supporters of the Texas Heartbeat Act rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court Monday while justices deliberated challenges to the state’s... Read more
Should Catholics talk to their dead loved ones?
Catholics should proceed with caution when “communicating” with the dead, two Catholic psychologists told CNA, and they should ground their... Read more
In win for Anglican nuns, Supreme Court orders new scrutiny for New York mandatory abortion coverage
Foes of mandatory coverage of abortion in New York State insurance law will have another hearing after the U.S. Supreme... Read more
Supreme Court hears challenges to Texas abortion ban
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours Monday hearing arguments in a pair of cases challenging Texas’ new abortion... Read more
‘Eucharistic Miracles’ movie begins filming, seeks extras and financial support to complete project
On a cold and windy October day, 171 volunteers showed up in the mountains of Tehachapi, California, to be extras... Read more
Pope Francis on All Saints’ Day: True happiness is found by following Jesus
Pope Francis gave a special Angelus address for the Catholic feast of All Saints’ Day. Read more
Spanish bishop critical of Joe Biden’s claim that pope said he can receive Communion
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastián, Spain, harshly criticized President Joe Biden’ claim that Pope Francis personally encouraged him... Read more
FSSP pastor arrested on child pornography charges in Providence
Father James Jackson, 66, the pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Providence, Rhode Island, is accused of possession of child... Read more
Four martyrs of Spanish Civil War beatified
‘May their witness be a model especially for priests,’ said Pope Francis. Read more
The hallowed tradition of cemetery Masses
There are many different cultural traditions around Allhallowtide, but one of the most consistently honored is the practice of visiting... Read more
Pope Francis: Read, reread, and be passionate about the Gospel
He made the appeal in his Angelus address. Read more
What to do about Halloween? Catholic moms – and an exorcist – weigh in
As some Catholics see darker elements of some Halloween celebrations, parents often face similar dilemmas; what to do about Halloween? Read more
Supreme Court allows Maine's bar on religious exemptions to vaccine mandate to stand
The U.S. Supreme Court Friday denied an emergency request to block Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, which does... Read more
