Archive for November 18, 2015

Memorial for Paris attacks at Bataclan Theater, Paris. ?w=200&h=150

Paris archbishop: When the pain is too great, we cling to God

In a Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral, the archbishop of Paris said that despite the uncertainty and grief surrounding the... Read more

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Pope's representative to US stresses Catholic identity in schools

Catholic schools can embrace their identity through familiarity with Christ, devotion to the Virgin Mary and a commitment to Christian... Read more

Benedict XVI at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 11, 2005. ?w=200&h=150

Latest Ratzinger Prizes highlight Lebanese and Brazilian gifts to theology

A Brazilian priest and a Lebanese scholar were awarded on Monday the 2015 Ratzinger Prizes, in recognition of their work... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope to Church: Don't act like you're on lockdown

Pope Francis Wednesday centered his weekly catechesis on the upcoming Year of Mercy, urging the Church not only to keep... Read more

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Vatican clarifies Mother Teresa canonization report

Despite rumors that a date has been set for Mother Teresa’s canonization, the Holy See Press Office told CNA Wednesday... Read more

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Resist the urge to scapegoat Syrian refugees after Paris attacks, bishops advise

Several bishops are saying we must resist the temptation to scapegoat all Middle Eastern refugees, since they themselves are fleeing... Read more

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Pope Francis meets with members of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

CNA explains: What do Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith consultants do?

St. Austin Catholic Church and School once the construction project was underway.

Unused Church properties find new purpose amid serious real estate challenges

The historic city of Aleppo, Syria.

Church leaders express ‘hope’ that Syrian regime will respect Christian communities

Lebanese Christians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime in Syria on Dec. 8, 2024.

Lebanese Christians celebrate Assad’s fall, see it as justice for years of oppression

The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects around the world, recently announced that it has awarded $800,000 to recipients of its scholarship fund.

Papal Foundation announces $800,000 of scholarship awards to 110 religious and laypeople

Former Sistine Chapel choir director Monsignor Massimo Palombella leads the choir during a performance on May 9, 2018, in New York City.

Vatican: Former choir director, manager convicted of embezzlement, abuse of office

Pope Francis speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi after Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2022.

Nancy Pelosi criticizes Pope Francis’ China deal in interview

The flag of the European Union flying in Rome.

Catholic Church to European Union: Fight against anti-Christian hate

Ålesund, a port town on the west coast of Norway.

Norwegian parish holds Day of Prayer for Unborn in response to new abortion laws

John Traynor is believed to be the first British Catholic to be cured at Lourdes.

Healing at Lourdes of British World War I soldier declared ‘miraculous’

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