Archive for February 3, 2021

Pope Francis gives a general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace Feb. 3, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Without liturgy, Christianity is without the whole of Christ

Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is essential for Christians to participate in the liturgy and the sacraments to encounter... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Australian federal police find no criminal misconduct in mysterious Vatican transfers

The Australian Federal Police said on Wednesday that it had found no evidence of criminal misconduct in its investigation into... Read more

Sagrada Família Basilica in Barcelona. Credit: Jacques van Niekerk via Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0). Other pics: YouTube screengrabs.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Sagrada Familia unveils ambitious building goal for 2021

The construction team at the Sagrada Família Basilica in Barcelona has announced an ambitious building goal for 2021. Read more

Pope Francis after praying the Angelus in the Vatican's apostolic palace on March 29, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis’ Angelus address moves outdoors as coronavirus restrictions ease in Rome

Pope Francis will speak to a live audience once again as his weekly Angelus address moves back to St. Peter’s... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Ryan Anderson: Church teaching an 'untapped resource' for responding to culture wars

In an interview with CNA, Ryan Anderson—a prominent speaker and author on marriage, sexuality, religious freedom, and natural law—offered advice... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Documentary depicts ‘LGBT Jesus,’ highlights Catholic dissenters

An upcoming documentary aims to revise Catholic iconography for those who self-identify as LGBT and will depict Jesus Christ as... Read more

Pope Francis with Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago on Sept. 2, 2015. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Is Cardinal Cupich on his way to the Vatican?

On January 30, Pope Francis met with Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, who was in Rome for a meeting... Read more

Migrants from Central America cross the US-Mexico border to seek asylum in the United States.   Credit: Mike Hardiman/Shutterstock?w=200&h=150

U.S. bishops praise Biden’s ‘humane’ actions on immigration

The U.S. bishops’ conference welcomed President Joe Biden’s immigration actions on Wednesday, while one Catholic group decried the continuance of... Read more

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Cardinal Bo urges Burma's military to release Aung San Suu Kyi after 'shocking' coup

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo urged Burma’s military on Wednesday to release Aung San Suu Kyi after its “shocking” coup on... Read more

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Indiana county wins appeal to display Nativity scene

A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed an Indiana county to display a nativity scene at its courthouse.   Read more

Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes Solorzano of Managua speaks with ACI Prensa in Rome, June 2018.?w=200&h=150

Nicaraguan cardinal commemorates attack on Managua cathedral

The Archbishop of Managua, Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, celebrated Mass Jan. 31 to commemorate six months since the attack that destroyed... Read more

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U.S. bishops: COVID relief should protect the vulnerable, including the unborn

U.S. bishops are asking that the next COVID relief bill include “life-affirming policies” and reject abortion funding.  Read more

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US bishops express support for Biden’s environmental actions

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the US bishops’ domestic justice committee, praised Wednesday President Joe Biden’s environmental... Read more

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Report: Uyghur women subject to systemic rape in China’s detention camps

Uyghur women interned in China’s “re-education” camps are subjected to systemic rape by Chinese soldiers, a former camp detainee told... Read more

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White House: Biden is delivering on promises by revoking pro-life policies

Asked Wednesday if President Joe Biden intends to work with the pro-life community, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said... Read more