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Pope Francis says plight of displaced people is an ‘unseen tragedy’ amid pandemic
The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity to reflect more on how we can help the most vulnerable around us, including... Read more
Full text: Benedict XVI's letter marking St. John Paul II's birth centenary
The full text of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI's letter marking the centenary of the birth of St. John Paul II. The... Read more
Benedict XVI hails John Paul II as ‘liberating restorer’ of Church
John Paul II was a “liberating restorer of the Church” in the turbulent years after the Second Vatican Council, Benedict... Read more
Cardinal consecrates Brazil to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, the archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, consecrated Brazil to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the... Read more
For Catholics, wearing masks can be an act of charity for neighbor
Although some people have raised objections to wearing masks as the U.S. continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, doing so... Read more
What is the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity?
This week’s interreligious day of prayer is the first major worldwide initiative of a committee created by the United Arab... Read more
Pope Francis supports scholarships in Lebanon as country faces ‘severe crisis’
Pope Francis will donate $200,000 to support 400 scholarships in Lebanon in an expression of his concern for the country’s... Read more
Pope Francis calls people of all religions to pray for end of pandemic
Pope Francis urged people of every religion to fast and pray Thursday for an end to the coronavirus pandemic and... Read more
'Is Jesus’ body in space?' And other Ascension questions you didn’t know you had
Like many mysteries of the Catholic faith, the Ascension seems to raise more questions than it answers. CNA spoke with... Read more
Vatican officials donate salaries to pandemic victims
A cardinal has praised Vatican officials for their “heartfelt response” to his request for donations to those suffering amid the... Read more
At empty shrine, Fatima cardinal says Church is spiritually united with Mary
For the first time in its history the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima celebrated the May 13 anniversary of... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians can pray to the Father without fear
Jesus has transformed the human experience of prayer, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis says intimacy with Jesus is not just for mystics
Intimacy with Jesus is not something reserved for mystics, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Wednesday. Read more
Saginaw diocesan employee alleges retaliation after reporting abuse
An employee of the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan is suing the diocese, alleging that his fellow employees retaliated against him... Read more
Cuomo orders expanded window for NY sex abuse lawsuits, citing coronavirus
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order to extend for five months the legal window for victims... Read more
Vatican prefect thanks Spanish priests for dedication during pandemic
Cardinal Beniamino Stella, prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy, sent a letter to all Catholic priests in Spain,... Read more
Vatican backs worldwide interfaith day of prayer and fasting
On May 14, people of all religious affiliations are called to participate in a day of prayer, fasting, and acts... Read more
Pope Francis praises late cardinal’s ‘gentleness of spirit’
Pope Francis has paid tribute to the Italian Cardinal Renato Corti, who died May 12 aged 84. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Duluth priest as next Bishop of Rapid City
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Peter Muhich to be the next Bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota. Read more
Pope Francis says pandemic shows need for more nurses
The coronavirus crisis has shown that governments need to invest more in health care and employ more nurses, Pope Francis... Read more
