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Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 22, 2016. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Pope Francis: World could face a new ‘great flood’

Mar 2, 2021

Pope Francis said in a new book released on Tuesday that the world could face a catastrophe like the Great... Read more

Archbishop Bashar Warda, the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil at the Chaldean cathedral in Erbil, Iraq, April 12, 2015. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Archbishop Warda: With papal visit, world will see ‘joyful people’ of Iraq

Mar 2, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Erbil said he hopes with Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq, the world will see a... Read more

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Activists found not guilty of offending religious feelings in Poland’s ‘rainbow halo’ trial

Mar 2, 2021

A judge on Tuesday found three activists who distributed images depicting Poland’s Black Madonna icon with a rainbow halo not... Read more

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo preaching at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, May 12, 2016. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Burmese cardinal: ‘Innocent blood may not be spilt on this land’

Mar 2, 2021

Preaching on the deadliest day of protests since Burma’s military coup, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo said on Sunday that “innocent... Read more

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English cardinal welcomes US investigation into garment-making industry

Mar 2, 2021

An English cardinal on Monday welcomed a U.S. investigation into alleged labor abuses in the garment-making industry in the city... Read more

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Columbus diocese announces strategic planning initiative

Mar 1, 2021

The Diocese of Columbus announced Monday a strategic planning initiative meant to discern the future of the local Church, encouraging... Read more

Archdiocese of Baltimore to highlight resources to fight porn

Mar 1, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has set aside the weekend of March 13-14 as a time to focus on the dangers... Read more

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Catholic Connect suspended from Instagram for apparent copyright infringement

Mar 1, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

Instagram this week suspended a popular Catholic account for apparent copyright violations.  Read more

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Pro-life leader denounces 'terrorism' of pro-choice activists occupying Mexican state capitol

Mar 1, 2021

A pro-life leader in Mexico has called the occupation of the legislature in Quintana Roo state by pro-abortion feminists “green... Read more

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Hasbro to sell gender-neutral Potato Head families, criticizing 'limiting' family and gender norms

Mar 1, 2021

The Hasbro toy company is now marketing a gender-neutral Potato Head family set showing same-sex couples and a baby, alongside... Read more

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Scotland’s Catholic bishops seek ‘dialogue’ over cap on worshipers when public Masses resume

Mar 1, 2021

Scotland’s Catholic bishops said on Monday that they plan to engage in “dialogue” with government officials over a cap on worshipers when... Read more

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Elderly religious overlooked in Belgium’s early COVID-19 vaccination programs

Mar 1, 2021

A body representing religious men and women has questioned the exclusion of elderly religious from the early stages of coronavirus... Read more

Pope Francis greets Pope emeritus Benedict XVI at the Vatican’s Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on Nov. 28, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Benedict XVI addresses resignation conspiracy theories, Iraq, and Biden in new interview

Mar 1, 2021

By CNA Staff

Benedict XVI addressed conspiracy theories about his resignation as pope, Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq, and Joe Biden in an... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates daily Mass in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Apostolic nuncio in Iraq tests positive for COVID-19 five days before papal trip

Feb 28, 2021

By CNA Staff

The apostolic nunciature in Iraq reported on Sunday, Feb. 28 that the Nuncio Mitja Leskovar, has tested positive for COVID... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Bambino Gesu di Palidoro hospital outside Rome, Jan. 5, 2018.

Pope Francis prays for children suffering from rare diseases

Feb 28, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Angelus address Feb. 21, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis: The Lord does not permit darkness to have the last word

Feb 28, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important to remember when facing a difficult trial that the “Lord is Risen... Read more

Report: Patients being offered assisted suicide in apparent policy violation

Feb 28, 2021

By CNA Staff

An investigation by a Vancouver, Canada Catholic newspaper has uncovered evidence that at least one of the region’s publicly funded... Read more

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Iowa religious freedom bill sets 'highest standard' for government, backers say

Feb 27, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

An effort to restore strong religious freedom protections in Iowa has the backing of the state Catholic conference and others... Read more

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Supreme Court rejects California county’s continued ban on indoor worship

Feb 27, 2021

By CNA Staff

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a California county’s continued ban on indoor worship services due to the coronavirus pandemic,... Read more

Pope Francis, pictured April 17, 2013. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Pope Francis says seeing a psychiatrist helped him with anxiety when he was younger

Feb 27, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has said that seeing a psychiatrist in Argentina helped him with anxiety when he was a younger priest... Read more