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Cardinal Dominik Duka of Prague.

Czech cardinal criticizes tech censorship after Twitter account is suspended

Nov 3, 2020

A Czech cardinal has criticized online censorship after his Twitter account was restored days after it was suspended.  Read more

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, pictured Jan. 1, 2012.

Cardinal Parolin to EU bishops: Protect life from conception to natural death

Nov 3, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has encouraged bishops in Europe to evaluate legislative proposals in light of the... Read more

Polling station on Election Day.

Campaigns target Catholic voters in crucial swing states

Nov 3, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As the polls open for in-person voting, campaigners for both sides are looking to turn out the critical Catholic vote, with... Read more

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the archbishop of Vienna, pictured in 2015.

Austria’s Catholic bishops: Pray for victims of Vienna terror attack

Nov 3, 2020

Austria’s Catholic bishops have appealed for prayers for the victims of Monday night’s terror attack in Vienna.   Read more

Mikey Schachle, whose life was saved by an officially recognized miracle through the intercession of Fr. Michael McGivney. Photo courtesy of the Schachle Family.

American Catholics recall 'incredible joy' at beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney

Nov 3, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney was a much smaller affair than many had hoped. But despite the pandemic, people still... Read more

Arlington bishop highlights work of Catholic Charities during National Adoption Month

Nov 3, 2020

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has called on Catholics to support adoptive families, while recognizing the important work of faith-based... Read more

London.

Lone director of Vatican's London property has business ties to deal's broker

Nov 2, 2020

By Ed Condon

The Vatican Secretariat of State’s holding company, through which it controls a London property at 60 Sloane Avenue, has only... Read more

Adapting to coronavirus, Pittsburgh diocese allows early Christmas Vigil Masses

Nov 2, 2020

Citing the need for more chances to go to Mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, Christmas Vigil Masses in... Read more

Marta Lempart.

Polish pro-abortion leader urges 'revolt' against Church, amid Mass interruptions and protests

Nov 2, 2020

A leader of Poland’s pro-abortion movement urged Catholics to oppose the Catholic Church’s opposition to abortion in the country, even... Read more

Jeremy Leatherby. CNA file photo.

Priest who denied Pope Francis laicized, bishop urges reparation for clergy sexual abuse

Nov 2, 2020

A California priest who was excommunicated after denying the legitimacy of Pope Francis has been laicized, according to a Nov.... Read more

Indian bishop calls for investigation into report of attacks on Christians

Nov 2, 2020

An Indian activist and a local Catholic bishop are calling on a local government to investigate an alleged hate crime... Read more

Austrian police.

Shooting in Vienna 'apparent terrorist attack'

Nov 2, 2020

Exchanges of gunfire Monday night between police and unknown assailants in Vienna come after several days of apparently Islamist attacks... Read more

Attacker of religious sister arrested amid spate of anti-Catholicism in Austria

Nov 2, 2020

After a Catholic religious sister was attacked on a bus in Austria, police have arrested a 19-year-old Afghan, according to... Read more

Bishop Nunzio Galantino, pictured in 2016.

Vatican bishop: Peter’s Pence not used to cover London investment losses

Nov 2, 2020

A Vatican bishop said Saturday that the Holy See did not use money from Peter’s Pence or the pope’s discretionary... Read more

CNA

Death in the modern age – and how to prepare as a Catholic

Nov 2, 2020

By Adelaide Mena

Death. It’s a subject seen as sad, morbid and fearful, something that people would rather not think about, and certainly... Read more

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Lyon, France.

Eastern Orthodox priest in France shot, wounded

Nov 2, 2020

Fr. Nikolas Kakavelakis, a Greek Orthodox priest in Lyon, was gravely wounded in a shooting Saturday. Police are treating the... Read more

Former vice president Joe Biden at a campaign event, Nov, 2019.

Biden claims his politics and Catholic faith 'coincide', despite abortion and religious freedom policies

Nov 2, 2020

In a new video, released on the eve of the general election, Biden asserts that he has the “great advantage”... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy in the Teutonic Cemetery in Vatican City Nov. 2, 2020.

Pope Francis on All Souls’ Day: Christian hope gives life meaning

Nov 2, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis visited a cemetery in Vatican City to pray on All Souls Day Monday and offered Mass for the... Read more

Police seal off the street after the attack at the basilica in Nice, France, Oct. 29, 2020.

French police make six arrests over Nice terror attack

Nov 2, 2020

By Courtney Mares

French police have arrested a total of six men in their investigation into the attack on the Basilica of Notre-Dame... Read more

Andrew Walther, EWTN News president, who died Nov. 1, 2020. CNA file photo

Andrew Walther, president of EWTN News, remembered as servant of the Church after death on All Saints' Day

Nov 2, 2020

Andrew Thomas Walther, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, died Sunday evening in New Haven, Connecticut. Remembered foremost... Read more