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Commentary: Giving thanks for trials - and for providence

Nov 23, 2017

By JD Flynn

The best feast our family has ever had was in a hospital room, four years ago, on Christmas. Our daughter was... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a baby at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on Nov. 22, 2017.

When you serve others, stay humble, Pope tells Franciscans

Nov 23, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said on Thursday to always be humble when serving others, especially the least of these, remembering how much... Read more

Cardinal DiNardo: This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for immigrants and refugees

Nov 23, 2017

In his Thanksgiving message, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said he is grateful... Read more

Thanksgiving at the North American College, Rome.

A Seminarian Thanksgiving in Rome

Nov 22, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Seminarians studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome have a lot to be thankful for come Thanksgiving Day.... Read more

Homeless man.

Catholics encounter the homeless on the streets of Hollywood

Nov 22, 2017

By Perry West

A Eucharistic procession is not the first thing people expect to see on the streets of Hollywood, California.    Read more

Cross of the Martyrs.

Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians to be observed this Sunday

Nov 22, 2017

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced Sunday, Nov. 26 as a Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians.    Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple in St. Peter's Basilica, Feb. 2, 2015.

Pope: Ideological colonization is 'blasphemy' that leads to persecution

Nov 22, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday, Pope Francis blasted what he has often referred to as “ideological colonization,” which he said is a sin... Read more

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As Zimbabwe's president resigns, Catholic bishops call for peace and patience

Nov 22, 2017

As events continue to unfold surrounding the resignation of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, Catholic bishops of the country have called... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday 2015.

Pope Francis: At Mass we participate in Calvary

Nov 22, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that when we attend Mass, it is as if we are approaching Jesus on the... Read more

This priest says Adoration has made Juarez a safer city

Nov 22, 2017

Juarez, located in the state of Chihuahua in northern Mexico, was considered from 2008 to 2010 to be one of... Read more

More than 100 couples get married in Paraguay cathedral

Nov 21, 2017

Over one hundred couples who had been living together but were not yet married celebrated their marriages in the Asuncion... Read more

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Why character counts in the voting booth

Nov 21, 2017

By Michelle La Rosa

Sexual misconduct allegations against Republican candidate Roy Moore have brought Alabama’s special election to fill a U.S. Senate seat into... Read more

EWTN launches on-demand access to 12,000 programs

Nov 21, 2017

EWTN Global Catholic Network has introduced a new service allowing free on-demand access to a large library of its video... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience June 24, 2015.

Pope eager to meet Catholic, interreligious leaders in Bangladesh

Nov 21, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Tuesday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Bangladesh ahead of his Nov. 30-Dec. 2 visit... Read more

Opening Mass for the synod of bishops on the family Oct. 8, 2015.

Dioceses of Nashville, Jefferson City get new bishops

Nov 21, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Shawn McKnight as the next bishop of the Diocese of... Read more

Tips from a local: What Cardinal Bo recommends for Pope’s visit to Burma

Nov 21, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

To prepare for Pope Francis’ trip to Burma, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the first and sole Burmese cardinal in the... Read more

'The good Lord has guided me well': 113-year-old nun reflects on blessings

Nov 21, 2017

By CNA Staff

At age 113, Sister André is one of the oldest religious sisters in the world. Read more

Pope St. John Paul II visits Colombia in 1986.

John Paul II relic given to 2019 World Youth Day

Nov 20, 2017

At a Nov. 17 ceremony at the Polish Embassy to the Holy See, Ambassador Janusz Kotanski delivered a relic of... Read more

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Two years later, aunt of drowned refugee child pleads for action

Nov 20, 2017

By Elise Harris

“We're still grieving” – these are the words of Tima Kurdi, the aunt of the young refugee boy who captured... Read more

Mary Eberstadt.

Where the revolution has led: an interview with Mary Eberstadt

Nov 20, 2017

By JD Flynn

Catholic author Mary Eberstadt is a senior fellow of the Faith & Reason Institute, and the author of several best-selling... Read more