Archive for January 4, 2021

Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński with Cardinal Karol Wojtyła, the future St. John Paul II. Photo courtesy of Adam Bujak/Biały Kruk.?w=200&h=150

Polish parliament declares 2021 the Year of Cardinal Wyszynski

The Polish parliament has declared 2021 the Year of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, in honor of the churchman who helped to... Read more

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Vatican’s doctrinal office: Don’t promote alleged apparitions connected to ‘Lady of All Nations’

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has urged Catholics not to promote “the alleged apparitions and revelations” associated with the Marian title of... Read more

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Archbishop Gänswein to Catholic journalists: Be brave like Mother Angelica

Archbishop Georg Gänswein urged Catholic journalists Monday to act with the courage of EWTN founder Mother Angelica.  Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Australia’s Catholic bishops seek answers about mystery billions linked to Vatican

Australia’s Catholic bishops are considering raising questions with the country’s financial watchdog authority about whether any Catholic organizations were among... Read more

Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, pictured before his appointment as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Credit: Cristian Gennari/OESSH.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Patriarch Pizzaballa: Clericalism is 'very evident' in Holy Land

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has said that clericalism is “very evident” in the Holy Land. Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Dan Lipinski calls for protection of 'most vulnerable' as he leaves US Congress

On Sunday, one of the last pro-life House Democrats said farewell to Congress after serving eight terms.  Read more

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Argentine boy saved from stray bullet by crucifix

Several hours before the beginning of 2021, a 9-year-old Argentine boy was saved from a stray bullet by a small... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Man who filmed 'prank video' at Mass in Canada charged with hate crime

A 25-year-old man who late last year interrupted a Mass in Canada by exposing himself as part of a “prank... Read more

 Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) leads the opening prayer for the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 3. Credit: CSPAN?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

‘Amen’ is not gendered, and ‘A-woman’ is nonsense, Hebrew scholar says

The word “amen” is not a gendered word and the term “a-women” is entirely made up, a professor of theology... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Pro-life activists target Georgia races that will decide control of Senate

Tuesday elections to fill two U.S. Senate seats in Georgia will decide partisan control of the chamber—and pro-life advocates are... Read more