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The Court of Appeal is based at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

English courts to reconsider life support for Archie Battersbee, severely brain-injured boy

Jun 29, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

England’s High Court must hold another hearing to determine whether ending the life support of a severely injured 12-year-old boy,... Read more

Cardinal Carlos Amigo Vallejo (1934-2022).

Spanish Cardinal Carlos Amigo dies at age 87 after lung surgery

Apr 27, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

He was an advocate for dialogue between Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Read more

Cardinal Luigi De Magistris (1926-2022).

Pope Francis recalls late Italian cardinal’s ‘love for the ministry of reconciliation’

Feb 16, 2022

By CNA Staff

Cardinal Luigi De Magistris died days before his 96th birthday. Read more

"Memento Mori: An Advent Companion on the Last Things,” by Sr. Theresa Aletheia

Why Catholics should contemplate the four last things during Advent

Dec 20, 2021

By Katie Yoder

Catholics should contemplate death in preparation for Baby Jesus’ birth, according to Sr. Danielle Victoria. Read more

The Church of St. Mary of Prayer and Death in Rome, Italy.

This Rome church is devoted to burying and praying for the dead

Nov 2, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The church is the last resting place of more than 8,000 people. Read more

Why many Catholic dioceses offer free interment of cremated remains

Nov 3, 2020

By Mary Farrow

There are many ways - some more conventional than others - that cremated remains, kept in urns or in other... Read more

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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

Pope Francis offers Mass on April 9, 2020 in St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis prays for the elderly afraid of dying alone amid pandemic

Apr 15, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are afraid of dying alone at his morning Mass on Wednesday.  Read more

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

Pope Francis prays for those who weep from coronavirus loneliness or loss

Mar 29, 2020

By Courtney Mares

“Many cry today. And we, from this altar, from this sacrifice of Jesus -- of Jesus who was not ashamed... Read more

Undertakers wearing a face mask carry coffin in a cemetary in Bergamo, Italy on March 16, 2020.

At least 28 priests in northern Italy have died from COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Italian dioceses surrounding Milan have reported the deaths of 30 priests during the coronavirus outbreak.  Read more

Pope Francis at Mass for the repose of the souls of deceased bishops Nov. 4, 2019.

Remember the final judgement, Pope Francis says at Mass for recently deceased bishops

Nov 4, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis urged Catholics to meditation on the final judgement at a Mass offered Monday for the souls of cardinals... Read more

Brain death diagnosis for second Michigan teen raises questions

Oct 29, 2019

For the second time in a month, a family in Michigan is fighting to keep their teenage son on life... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square May 22, 2018.

Pope Francis: Fear sin, not death

Jul 1, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholics have no reason to fear death, because Christ the Lord has power over death; instead, they should fear sin,... Read more

Cardinal Keith O'Brien.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien, disgraced Scottish prelate, dies at 80

Mar 19, 2018

By Elise Harris

Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien, who stepped down as Archbishop of Edinburgh in 2013 after admitting to inappropriate sexual conduct throughout... Read more

Sister Consolata di Santo.

Religious sister who worked with Padre Pio dies at 101

Mar 8, 2018

Sister Consolata di Santo, one of the first religious sisters to work in the hospital developed by St. Padre Pio,... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin at an Aid to the Church in Need press conference in Rome, Italy on Sept. 28, 2017.

Cardinal Parolin: Palliative care means accompanying, not abandoning

Feb 28, 2018

Palliative care is a reminder that love for those who are dying means accompaniment, not abandonment, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on September 2, 2015.

Remember you're going to die, Pope Francis counsels

Feb 1, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Spending time reflecting on your own death can be a freeing experience, and one that can even help us to... Read more

Priest's hospital room mix-up allows dying woman to receive sacraments

Jan 6, 2018

Shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve, Fr. Gregorio Hidalgo went to a hospital to give Communion to a patient.... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square Oct. 11, 2017.

If you died today, would you be ready? Pope Francis asks

Nov 12, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people not to wait to reflect on their lives, but to ask themselves: If this... Read more

A statue of Santa Muerte.

Have you heard of Saint Death? Don’t pray to her.

Nov 4, 2017

By Mary Farrow

They call her Santa Muerte (‘Holy Death’ or ‘Saint Death’), but she’s no saint.  Read more