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Pope Francis: To protect life, love life
On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on his recent trip to Thailand and Japan, stating that economic and technological success are... Read more
In Mexico, thousands renew consecration to Christ the King
More than 10,000 lay Catholics in Mexico renewed their consecration to Christ the King at a special Mass and ceremony... Read more
Papal honors for Courage director point to clear Catholic witness
Papal honors for Father Phillip Bochanski have been announced, and the priest says they are a recognition of the Courage... Read more
Irish nuns’ transfer of hospital land criticized over abortion plans
A pending land transfer from a religious community to the Irish government for the construction of a new maternity hospital... Read more
Papal press conference ponders peace
Pope Francis reemphasized opposition to nuclear weapons, the global arms trade, and capital punishment on the plane ride back to... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Japan
CNA's full transcript of the pope's Nov. 26 in-flight press conference, during his flight from Tokyo, Japan to Rome: Read more
Priests convicted of abusing children at Argentina school for the deaf
Two Catholic priests have been convicted of sexually abusing students students at an institute that cared for deaf children. The priests... Read more
After 8-day hunger strike, Nicaraguan mothers transported to hospital
A group of mothers who had been conducting a hunger strike in a Catholic church in Nicaragua have left the... Read more
New US asylum rule is gambling with lives of migrants, Catholic leaders warn
New asylum rules from the Trump administration put vulnerable people at risk and could further destabilize Central America, the U.S.... Read more
At papal Mass, the Marian image that survived Nagasaki's atom bomb
The image used at a papal Mass in Nagasaki had an additional significance: It is a sculpture of Mary that... Read more
German bishops will light ‘Synodal Candle’ to launch controversial process
The German bishops' conference announced Monday that a ceremonial "Synodal Candle" will be lit on the first Sunday of Advent... Read more
Pope's personal secretary will return to Vatican Congregation for Bishops
The personal secretary to Pope Francis will leave his position in December, after nearly seven years of service to the... Read more
Pope Francis meets the Japanese Emperor, who, like the pope, came after an unexpected resignation
Pope Francis met Monday with Emperor Naruhito of Japan. It was the first meeting of the two less, less than... Read more
Economics must prioritize human dignity, pope tells Japanese authorities
In the measure of a country, concern for human dignity and life is more important than economic strength, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope in Tokyo: Christ is the lens that helps us prioritize our lives
Amid the confusion and anxiety often found in modern society, Christ offers us the perspective and freedom to order our... Read more
Lack of prayer creates spiritual ‘zombies,’ pope tells Japanese youth
If people neglect prayer and the interior life, they are at risk of becoming spiritual zombies, who seem fine on... Read more
Meeting with disaster victims, pope says human suffering demands a response
In a meeting Monday with people affected by Japan’s 2011 “triple disaster,” Pope Francis criticized society’s indifference toward the suffering... Read more
Pope Francis in Hiroshima: 'Never again war'
Pope Francis prayed for peace Sunday at the site of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, where he called for an... Read more
Be witnesses of hope in the face of evil, Francis urges Catholics in Nagasaki
On the Feast of Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to not be indifferent to evil, but to... Read more
Pope Francis honors heroism of Japanese martyrs of Nagasaki
Pope Francis Sunday honored the many martyrs who died in Japan during two centuries of persecution, encouraging Catholics in the... Read more
