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Archbishop Bernie Hebda.

Hebda 'confounded' by 'Abortion Providers Appreciation Day' celebrations

Mar 10, 2020

By JD Flynn

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul both celebrated March 10 as “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day.” Minnesota’s archbishop said... Read more

The flags of the People's Republic of China and of Vatican City.

Chinese campaigns to control Christianity worsened in 2019, watchdog says

Mar 10, 2020

The Chinese government’s campaign to develop “religion with Chinese characteristics” has increased persecution of the country’s Christians, the human rights... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica and square closed to public March 10, 2020.

Italian police close St. Peter's Square to public

Mar 10, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus, Courtney Mares

The Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy... Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta March 10, 2020.

Pope urges priests to bring Eucharist to sick during Italy coronavirus quarantine

Mar 10, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

At his morning Mass Tuesday, Pope Francis urged priests to bring the Eucharist to the sick and to accompany medical... Read more

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Peruvian cardinal calls for suppression of Sodalitium Christianae Vitae

Mar 9, 2020

By CNA Staff

A Peruvian cardinal has said that the Vatican has been asked to dissolve the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Peruvian religious... Read more

Demonstrators outside Mexico City's cathedral March 8.

Mexico City women's march erupts into violence outside cathedral

Mar 9, 2020

A Mexico City march organized for International Women’s Day turned violent Sunday, when some demonstrators vandalized public structures and monuments,... Read more

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis' morning Mass livestreamed this week

Mar 9, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis’ daily morning Mass, offered in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives, is... Read more

St. Peter's Square following the announcement of a confirmed Covid-19 case on March 6, 2020.

Diocese of Rome cancels all public Masses, announces day of fasting and prayer

Mar 8, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The Diocese of Rome has canceled all public Masses until April 3 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement... Read more

Pilgrims in St. Peter's Square watch video broadcast of the Angelus March 8, 2020.

Pope Francis: Be strong in faith amid coronavirus trial

Mar 8, 2020

By Courtney Mares

In a video streamed live to St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis prayed for those suffering from the "coronavirus epidemic" and... Read more

St. Joseph and the Christ child.

Why a new consecration to St. Joseph is spreading like wildfire 

Mar 8, 2020

By Mary Farrow

One of the most prominent people in the life of Jesus Christ, St. Joseph, his foster father, is also one... Read more

Golden Dome at the University of Notre Dame.

What Catholic clergy and laity have in common: a Gospel mission  

Mar 7, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic clergy and laity have a shared responsibility to proclaim the Gospel, speakers at a conference sponsored by the University... Read more

Bishop Georg Bätzing. Courtesy: Diocese of Limburg

New president of German bishops says he is following the 'big footsteps' of Cardinal Marx

Mar 7, 2020

The new president of the German bishops’ conference has emphasized his support for the ongoing synodal process of German bishops... Read more

Cardinal Philippe Barbarin meets with Pope Francis March 18, 2019.

Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Barbarin as Archbishop of Lyon

Mar 6, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Philippe Barbarin as archbishop of Lyon after... Read more

Visitors inside of St. Peter's Basilica March 2020.

Vatican City confirms first case of coronavirus

Mar 6, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Vatican City has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, a Vatican spokesman said Friday.  Read more

Pope Francis with Peter Lombardi at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, March 28, 2018.

‘Heart of hospitality’ best way for Catholic parishes to serve the disabled

Mar 5, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

How can parishes be welcoming to people with disabilities, and form them in the Catholic faith?  Read more

Theologians say there is ‘doubt’ of sacramentality in marriages between ‘baptized non-believers’

Mar 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The International Theological Commission this week published a study into the question of whether two “baptized non-believers” can contract sacramental... Read more

Syrian refugee.

March for Martyrs aims to raise awareness of persecuted Christians

Mar 5, 2020

By Mary Farrow

This May, For the Martyrs will host the first March for the Martyrs on May 9 in Long Beach, California.  Read more

Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, archbishop-elect of Atlanta. CNA file photo.

Savannah, GA's Bishop Gregory Hartmayer to lead Atlanta archdiocese

Mar 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Thursday appointed Bishop Gregory Hartmayer of Savannah to be the next archbishop of Atlanta, Georgia.  Read more

Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo. CNA file photo.

Japanese dioceses suspend Masses amid coronavirus epidemic

Mar 4, 2020

Several Japanese dioceses have suspended Masses for several weeks due to the ongoing coronavirus scare across the country.  Read more

Brian Carroll. Courtesy photo.

He won’t win. So why is Brian Carroll running for president? 

Mar 4, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Brian Carroll, an evangelical Christian, is the presidential nominee of the American Solidarity Party, a small but growing group based... Read more