Archive for January 28, 2019
Pope says he is against making priestly celibacy optional in the Latin rite
Pope Francis said Monday he is opposed to the idea of optional priestly celibacy in the Latin rite, and he... Read more
Pope Francis outlines key priorities for February sex abuse summit
Speaking on the papal flight returning from Panama, the pope said he wanted the world’s bishops to receive a “catechesis”... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Panama
CNA's full transcript of the Pope's July 28 in-flight press conference from Panama City to Rome. Read more
Diminished crowds at World Youth Day
The 15th international World Youth Day ended Sunday with a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis attended by hundreds of thousands... Read more
Middle Eastern pilgrims clear hurdles to attend World Youth Day
For many pilgrims at the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama City, attending the international event was as simple as... Read more
Report: Pro-choice Irish pol denied Eucharist
A pro-choice Irish legislator has been denied the reception of Holy Communion, after he announced that he had voted in... Read more
New state-level laws show time is running out for Roe, pro-lifers say
Several states, including New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, have either passed new laws expanding abortion access or... Read more
Archbishop Coakley: Keep tilling the 'good soil' of discipleship
Being and making disciples of Christ is a life-long project that requires a continued renewal of focus and recommitment to... Read more
Six DRC bishops recognize election of Tshisekedi as president
Six bishops from the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recognized the election of Felix Tshisekedi... Read more
Cuba’s first church inauguration since the revolution
The first new Catholic church in Cuba since the the country’s revolution 60 years ago was inaugurated on Saturday. Read more
Lebanese man finds hand of Providence in mystical experience
Raymond Nader had spent years searching for the meaning of life, when during a moment of prayer in an old... Read more
Love God? Let your music aim high, Archbishop Sample says
Sacred music has a special role in the Catholic liturgy, and Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon has written... Read more
