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Cardinal Jose Fuerte Advincula

Pope Francis names Cardinal Tagle’s successor in Manila archdiocese

Mar 25, 2021

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis has named Cardinal Jose Fuerte Advincula, who received the red hat last November, as the next archbishop of... Read more

Cardinal Mario Zenari takes possession of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie alle Fornaci in Rome, Italy on March 25, 2017.

Cardinal who stayed in Syria says ‘time is running out’ for recovery after 10 years of war

Mar 25, 2021

By Courtney Mares

A cardinal who remained in Syria for the entire duration of the 10-year civil war has said that he fears... Read more

Cake artist Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado.

After Supreme Court victory, Colorado baker in court for declining gender transition cake

Mar 24, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

Jack Phillips, a Christian cake baker, was again in court for declining to make a cake that expresses messages contrary... Read more

Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon.

Portland archbishop thanks pope for Vatican 'no' to same-sex blessings

Mar 24, 2021

Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon on Tuesday thanked Pope Francis for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the... Read more

Judge in Argentine province declares abortion law unconstitutional

Mar 24, 2021

A provincial judge in Argentina on Thursday declared the law legalizing elective abortion in the country unconstitutional. The ruling applies... Read more

President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

Philippine president threatens to close Catholic churches that hold public Masses

Mar 24, 2021

A spokesperson for Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines, said the government will force local churches to close if priests... Read more

Wiktoria Ulma with six of her children.

Polish Catholic family killed by Nazis for helping Jews on path to beatification

Mar 24, 2021

By Luke Coppen

Seventy-seven years ago today, Nazis murdered a Polish Catholic family. Now, all nine family members -- including an unborn child... Read more

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY.

Former Albany bishop will be investigated under ‘Vos estis’ norms

Mar 24, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

An anonymous plaintiff last week filed a lawsuit against former Albany bishop Howard Hubbard, alleging that Hubbard molested him in... Read more

Canon Tom White, who is challenging Scotland's ban on public worship.

‘I’m overjoyed’: Catholic priest wins legal challenge to blanket ban on public worship

Mar 24, 2021

A Catholic priest has expressed joy after Scotland’s supreme civil court ruled that a blanket ban on public worship is... Read more

Police officer on duty at St Peter's square in Vatican City.

Report: Slovenian authorities charge Vatican ‘security consultant’ with money laundering

Mar 24, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Slovenian authorities have reportedly filed preliminary charges against Vatican “security consultant” Cecilia Marogna. Read more

The Vatican flag.

What an upcoming appointment will tell us about Vatican financial reform

Mar 24, 2021

The Vatican’s financial watchdog will soon get a new director responsible for its supervision unit. Here’s what that will mean... Read more

Juan Carlos Cruz attends the red carpet of the movie Francesco during the 15th Rome Film Festival on October 21, 2020 in Rome, Italy.

Pope Francis appoints Juan Carlos Cruz to pontifical commission for protecting minors

Mar 24, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has appointed Juan Carlos Cruz, a Chilean survivor of clerical sex abuse, to the Pontifical Commission for the... Read more

Cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for a consistory, Nov. 4, 2012.

Pope Francis trims cardinals’ salaries by 10% to save money

Mar 24, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has issued a letter cutting the salaries of some Vatican employees as a way to contain costs after... Read more

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon.

Cardinal Bo calls on protesters in Burma to remain committed to non-violence

Mar 24, 2021

By Courtney Grogan

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo has expressed his ongoing support for Burma’s protest movement, provided that it remains ‘non-violent and peaceful.” Read more

The flag of Bangladesh. Credit: Royal Graphics/Shutterstock.

Pope Francis sends message to Bangladesh for 50th anniversary of independence

Mar 24, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has sent a video message to the people of Bangladesh as they mark the 50th anniversary of the... Read more

Pope Francis delivers a general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace.

Pope Francis: Jesus entrusted Mary to us as a Mother, ‘not as co-redeemer’

Mar 24, 2021

At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis said that Jesus entrusted the Virgin Mary to us as a Mother, “not... Read more

A student walks across campus at the University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Federal court: University of Iowa officials personally liable for mistreating Christian group

Mar 23, 2021

University of Iowa officials who wrongly de-recognized a Christian student group for objecting to same-sex relationships can be held personally... Read more

Malawi.

Malawi legislature blocks debate of bill to expand grounds for abortion

Mar 23, 2021

Malawi’s National Assembly earlier this month declined to debate a bill that would expand the grounds for procuring an abortion.  Read more

Pennsylvania capitol building

After legal error, sex abuse ‘window’ amendment will not go before Penn. voters

Mar 23, 2021

By CNA Staff

Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania this week chose not to present a proposed constitutional amendment to voters via an emergency process.... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, speaks at a press conference in Rome, Sept. 28, 2017.

Vatican hosts webinar on disarmament and interreligious dialogue

Mar 23, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican has hosted a webinar on “advancing integral disarmament” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more