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Vatican dicastery joins call for ‘interreligious solidarity’ amid pandemic
Christians should respond to the coronavirus pandemic by showing “interreligious solidarity,” a new document jointly issued by a Vatican dicastery... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese asks two priests to undo hasty church renovations
Two parish administrators at two different Philadelphia churches must work to undo church renovations that drew both objections from parishioners... Read more
Analysis: Is Vatican silence on China strategic?
The Holy See faces mounting criticism for its silence on human rights abuses in China ahead of the expected renewal... Read more
Republican convention night three: God, country, and Notre Dame
The third night of the 2020 Republican National Convention featured a Catholic religious sister and a Chinese human rights lawyer... Read more
Catholic publisher to reprint music editions without Mormon image
Oregon Catholic Press will reprint two of its publications in response to criticism of the artwork chosen for the cover of... Read more
Pro-life student group sends letter to Pope Francis over South Korea abortion law
A pro-life association of university students is appealing to Pope Francis for support as the South Korean government faces a... Read more
Catholic archbishop calls for investigation after riot police block church entrance in Belarus
A Catholic archbishop in Belarus protested Thursday after riot police blocked the entrance to a church in the capital, Minsk. Read more
Coronavirus lockdown leaves Catholic priests struggling for funds
Catholic priests in England are struggling to make ends meet following a drop in income caused by the coronavirus crisis. Read more
The Catholic Church’s new path to sainthood: What is ‘offering of life?’
For centuries, the Catholic Church has declared many different holy men and women to be saints through the strict legal... Read more
Abortions rise in Scotland to second-highest level on record
Scotland has reported its second-highest annual abortion figure on record. Read more
Hurricane Laura brings hardship to Caribbean, Gulf Coast
Hurricane Laura caused flooding in several Caribbean territories over the weekend, killing at least 24 people and causing thousands to... Read more
Who is Chen Guangcheng? Chinese human rights activist to speak at RNC
One of the featured speakers at the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26 will be Chen Guangcheng, a Chinese lawyer... Read more
Catholic leaders condemn Philippine bombings as ‘unconscionable’
Catholics responded to twin bombings on an island in the Philippines Monday with prayers and calls for peace. Read more
New St Louis archbishop encourages face-to-face evangelization
Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski was installed this week as the tenth Archbishop of St. Louis, on the feast day of the... Read more
Boston priest claims Catholics can support ‘right to choose,’ archdiocese declines comment
In a statement to CNA, Msgr. Paul Garrity stated that he has considered himself “Pro-Life” since he was ordained a... Read more
Maryland bishops praise suffragettes ‘fighting for the dignity of women’ 100 years ago
Giving women the right to vote was a “landmark achievement” worthy of celebration, the bishops of Maryland said in a... Read more
Lebanese cardinal says international court could look at Beirut blast
The Maronite Catholic Patriarch of Antioch has said an international court may need to examine the circumstances that led to... Read more
Kenosha Catholics praying for peace after third night of violence
Catholics in Kenosha, Wisconsin, are praying for peace after a third night of violence following the police shooting of Jacob... Read more
Faith, life and justice issues take center stage at Republican National Convention
Faith and social issues took center stage on night two of the Republican National Convention, as speakers said the Trump... Read more
Archbishop remembered as ‘courageous prophet’ after death from COVID-19
Archbishop Oscar Cruz died early Wednesday from coronavirus complications. He is believed to be the 10th Catholic bishop to die... Read more
