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Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver. CNA file photo.

Vancouver archbishop criticizes pandemic restrictions on Masses

Nov 23, 2020

Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver expressed disappointment with the government’s decision to ban religious services as part of a plan... Read more

A replica of the Mission Santa Cruz chapel in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Santa Cruz historical commission recommends removing city’s last mission bell

Nov 23, 2020

The historical preservation commission of Santa Cruz, California last week advised the city council to remove a replica mission bell... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln distributes Communion during his Mass of Installation, Nov. 20, 2012.

Catholic mental health council applauds Bishop Conley’s candor on mental illness

Nov 23, 2020

The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Council on Mental Illness applauded Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska “on his complete... Read more

Hongkongers march in Victoria Park, Hong Kong, July 2019

Catholic student jailed in Hong Kong for pro-democracy protest

Nov 23, 2020

Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, including Catholic university student Agnes Chow, pled guilty on Monday for their roles in... Read more

Pope Francis meets a delegation from the National Basketball Players Association at the Vatican Nov. 23, 2020. Photo

Pope Francis and NBA players discuss social justice in Vatican meeting

Nov 23, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic... Read more

Bishop Richard J. Malone formerly of Buffalo, N.Y. (File Photo/CNA).

Bishop Malone and Buffalo diocese sued by NY AG over clergy abuse

Nov 23, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The State of New York is suing the Diocese of Buffalo and its former bishops for failing to protect children... Read more

Tennessee state capitol.

Court allows Tennessee abortion ban to go into effect

Nov 23, 2020

A federal appeals court on Friday allowed a Tennessee ban on some abortions to go into effect.  Read more

Pope Francis creates new cardinals at a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 5, 2019.

Vatican confirms that two cardinals-designate will be absent from consistory

Nov 23, 2020

The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday.  Read more

The Sistine Chapel Choir sings at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, May 6, 2012.

Pope Francis appoints new Sistine Chapel Choir director

Nov 23, 2020

Pope Francis appointed a new director of the Sistine Chapel Choir Sunday.   Read more

Archbishop Stefan Heße of Hamburg.

German Catholic archbishop asks Vatican to review his handling of abuse allegations

Nov 23, 2020

A German archbishop asked the Vatican Friday to review his handling of abuse allegations.   Read more

Catholic couple donates hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys in Brooklyn, Queens

Nov 22, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

For one Catholic businessman in New York City, Thanksgiving has long been a time of sacrifice and generosity. For each... Read more

Pope Francis waves during the Angelus Nov. 15, 2020.

Pope Francis on Christ the King: Make choices with eternity in mind

Nov 22, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make choices with eternity in mind, by thinking not about... Read more

Young people hold the World Youth Day cross in Panama in January 2019.

World Youth Day cross given to Portuguese youth ahead of international gathering

Nov 22, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis offered Mass for the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday, and afterward oversaw the traditional passing of... Read more

Cardinal Dolan: Stories of persecuted Christians should move hearts

Nov 22, 2020

American Christians must be better advocates for the world’s persecuted Christians, said speakers at a Thursday event featuring victims of... Read more

What pro-lifers can expect from a divided House and Senate

Nov 21, 2020

By Matt Hadro

With nearly all U.S. House and Senate races decided, Congress will be sharply divided the next two years—possibly undermining the... Read more

Pope Francis in the Vatican's apostolic library Nov. 11, 2020.

Pope Francis encourages young economists to learn from the poor

Nov 21, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a video message Saturday, Pope Francis encouraged young economists and entrepreneurs from around the world to bring Jesus to... Read more

Theodore McCarrick before his laicization.

The McCarrick Report: A timeline

Nov 21, 2020

By CNA Staff

Published by the Vatican Nov. 10, the report examines the “institutional knowledge and decision-making” regarding Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal... Read more

18 states file brief supporting Tennessee's discrimination abortion ban

Nov 20, 2020

An 18-state coalition filed a brief this week supporting a Tennessee law banning abortions based on an unborn child’s race,... Read more

The flag of California.

Federal appeals court hears arguments over California abortion mandate

Nov 20, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on Friday in the case of California churches against the state’s abortion... Read more

Instagram Social Network Log In Screen.

Vatican asks Instagram to investigate “Like” by Pope Francis' account

Nov 20, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The Vatican denies that anyone from their office “liked” a racy photograph while logged in to Pope Francis’ Instagram account,... Read more