Archive for December 22, 2019

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By Jonah McKeown

Denver initiative aims to reduce barriers between Catholics, lonely seniors

When John O’Brien was in high school, his father, while only in his forties, was admitted to an assisted living... Read more

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The saints and blesseds of the 2010s

Since a new decade begins Jan. 1, CNA offers a look back at some of the men and women named... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: This Christmas, imitate St. Joseph's trust in God

In a difficult situation, St. Joseph put his whole trust in God and was obedient, an example for all Catholics... Read more

Pope Francis with children of the Santa Marta Dispensary in 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Children are 'innocence, promise, many good things,' Pope Francis says

Pope Francis Sunday attended a party with the children and families receiving treatment and help at the Vatican's 98-year-old free... Read more

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Legion of Christ says 33 of its priests sexually abused minors

Since its founding in 1941, 33 priests of the Legionaries of Christ committed sexual abuse of minors, victimizing 175 children,... Read more

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Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

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