Archive for January 23, 2020

Angelo Ciappelloni. Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

‘Follow me:’ How John Paul II and Benedict XVI led a Catholic back to the faith

How Angelo Ciappelloni found his faith at the funeral of John Paul II.  Read more

Bishop Nelson Perez. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.?w=200&h=150

Cleveland's Bishop Nelson Perez to lead Philadelphia archdiocese

Bishop Nelson Perez of Cleveland was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia Thursday, returning to the local Church of his priestly ordination.  Read more

St. Peter's Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Suspension revoked for Vatican’s financial watchdog authority

The new head of the Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority (AIF) announced Thursday that the Vatican’s internal financial watchdog’s suspension from... Read more

Chamber of the US Supreme Court. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

School choice law rooted in anti-Catholicism, Supreme Court hears

Oral arguments were heard Jan. 22 on the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, which involves the 1972... Read more

The UN Security Council meeting in New York City, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis wants 'holistic approach' to Middle East, UN Security Council told

Pope Francis is concerned about the worsening situation in the Middle East, and is urging a continued commitment to dialogue... Read more

The display of St. Timothy’s relics at the altar of St. Paul’s conversion in St. Paul’s Outside the Walls. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

St. Timothy's relics moved to Rome for Week of Christian Unity

The relics of St. Timothy are in Rome this week for veneration during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  Read more

Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez speaks at a Jan. 23 press conference announcing his appointment as Archbishop of Philadelphia. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Aiming for pastoral presence in Philadelphia, Perez says he learned from Chaput

The next Archbishop of Philadelphia said Thursday that he is glad for a homecoming to his native archdiocese, that he... Read more

Lambeth Palace, London, residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. ?w=200&h=150

Church of England affirms sex is only for heterosexual marriage

Sex is reserved for married heterosexual couples, new pastoral guidance from the Church of England has affirmed. The new guidance... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Federal money to go to Texas women's health program without abortion providers

A Texas women’s health program that bars funding for health care providers that perform abortions has been approved for federal... Read more

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Disability advocates applaud Manx legislature for rejecting assisted suicide inquiry

Legislators on the Isle of Man voted Wednesday to note a debate on assisted suicide, instead of supporting further inquiry... Read more

Passengers are screened at an airport in Manila, Philippines following a coronavirus outbreak in China. ?w=200&h=150

Filipino bishops urge caution amid coronavirus report

Filipino Church leaders have urged parishioners to be extra cautious amidst a deadly outbreak of coronavirus, which has affected hundreds... Read more

November 27, 2019: Archbishop Charles Chaput in Rome for his final ad limina visit as Archbishop of Philadelphia. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Chaput looks back: 'I’m proud of the things that we have done together'

Archbishop Charles Chaput officially stood down as leader of the Philadelphia archdiocese on Thursday. He spoke to CNA about what it means... Read more

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life, gives the homily during the Mass for Life. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

At Mass for Life, 10,000 pilgrims pack National Shrine

An estimated 10,000 pilgrims traveled from both near and far to attend Mass at the National Prayer Vigil for Life... Read more

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Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the landmark Cathedral, in central Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning.

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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