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Pope Francis blesses an almost empty St. Peter's Square May 10, 2020.

Remember you are made for heaven, says Pope Francis

May 10, 2020

We must always remember that we are made for heaven, Pope Francis said in his Regina Coeli address Sunday.   Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta May 10, 2020.

Pope Francis: ‘The Church advances through prayer’

May 10, 2020

Church leaders must put prayer before all other things, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Sunday.  Read more

Islamists in Pakistan protest the appointment of an Ahmadi as government adviser in Lahore, Sept. 7, 2018.

Pakistan minorities commission excludes Ahmadi religious group

May 9, 2020

 Pakistan’s government has declined to include the Ahmadi religious group in its National Commission for Minorities, drawing attention to the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta May 9, 2020.

Pope Francis: the devil seeks to destroy the Church through envy

May 9, 2020

The devil uses envy to try to thwart the proclamation of the Gospel, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass... Read more

Archbishop Carlo Vigano.

Vigano accuses Cardinal Sarah of causing him ‘harm’ in row over coronavirus letter

May 8, 2020

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has accused a Vatican cardinal of causing him “serious harm” in a bitter war of words... Read more

Bishop Terence Drainey of Middlesbrough.

‘Dial-a-Mass’ service is a godsend for Catholics without internet

May 8, 2020

A new “dial-a-Mass” service enabling Catholics with no internet connection to listen to Sunday Masses is proving a success, an... Read more

Andrew Walther. Courtesy photo.

Andrew Walther appointed president of EWTN News

May 8, 2020

EWTN Global Catholic Network, the world’s largest Catholic media organization, announced Friday that Andrew Walther – an experienced Catholic journalist,... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta May 8, 2020.

Pope Francis: 'Allow yourself to be consoled by Jesus'

May 8, 2020

We must learn to let ourselves be consoled by Jesus when we are suffering, Pope Francis said at his morning... Read more

How some parishes are slowly bringing back public Masses

May 8, 2020

By Mary Farrow

On Sunday, March 15, Nebraskans in the Diocese of Lincoln still had a choice of whether or not they wanted... Read more

What Catholic business ethics brings to the coronavirus crisis

May 7, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

A Christian ethic of service and solidarity must be an important feature of the business response to the coronavirus epidemic... Read more

Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Fargo.

Catholic teen seeks to inspire neighborhood with Marian sidewalk art

May 7, 2020

By Perry West

A young Catholic artist has drawn an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary on her parents' driveway bringing religious art... Read more

Our Lady of Fatima.

Fatima confirms no pilgrims for May 13 feast day celebrations

May 7, 2020

For the first time in over a century, the annual May 13 celebrations at the Fatima shrine will take place... Read more

Cardinal George Pell in the Vatican, 2016.

Cardinal Pell 'surprised' by Royal Commission findings

May 7, 2020

By CNA Staff

Cardinal George Pell has expressed his “surprise” at newly released findings of an Australian investigation, which concluded that the cardinal... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta May 7, 2020.

Pope Francis: ‘Pass down the history of our salvation’

May 7, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

It is important for Catholics to remember the whole of salvation history, and our belonging to the people of God’s... Read more

St. John Paul II’s father, Karol Wojtyła, and mother, Emilia, with their eldest son, Edmund.

St. John Paul II’s parents’ sainthood cause has officially opened

May 7, 2020

The sainthood causes of St. John Paul II’s parents were formally opened in Poland Thursday.  Read more

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

Bankruptcy filing stalls case involving New Orleans Saints, archdiocese

May 6, 2020

By CNA Staff

The New Orleans archdiocese’ recent declaration of bankruptcy will freeze a court case alleging executives for the New Orleans Saints... Read more

Analysis: The US Church is going broke. Here's why, and what it could mean

May 6, 2020

By JD Flynn

The collapsing global economy will have an enduring and dramatic impact on parishes, chanceries, and other Catholic ministries.  Read more

Archbishop Hartmayer installation Mass. Screenshot EWTN.

With social distancing in place, Archbishop Hartmayer installed in Atlanta

May 6, 2020

Installation Masses typically see cathedrals filled to the brim with members of the Catholic faithful, with hundreds of priests attending.  Read more

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the apostolic palace May 6, 2020.

Pope Francis speaks up for ‘harshly exploited’ agricultural workers

May 6, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The coronavirus crisis can be an opportunity to recenter work on the dignity of each person, Pope Francis said in... Read more

Pornhub website logo.

Bishops urge DOJ to confront the porn industry, protect porn’s victims

May 5, 2020

With pornographic website traffic spiking while countries remain on lockdown, the bishops of the United States are urging the Justice... Read more