Archive for May 21, 2021

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By Courtney Mares

Vatican asks all Catholic dioceses to take part in synod on synodality

The synod will officially open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more

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German Catholic, Protestant leaders share communion at ecumenical event

The gathering took place amid a controversy about intercommunion that drew the Vatican’s attention. Read more

Pope Francis addresses new ambassadors accredited to the Holy See in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, May 21, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Pope Francis calls for global prayer for peace in the Holy Land

The pope was addressing ambassadors newly accredited to the Holy See. Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Pope Francis to homeless advocates: Be witnesses of God’s mercy and goodness

The pope congratulated the Lazarus Association on 10 years of serving the homeless. Read more

Fr. Joe Keke, left, remains missing. Fr. Alphonsus Bello, right, was killed at age 33.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Catholic priest killed, another kidnapped in attack on Nigerian parish

Fr. Alphonsus Bello was found dead on May 21. Read more

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By CNA Staff

Pro-abortion groups seek to block Indiana law over abortion pill reversal

Pro-abortion groups this week asked a federal judge to block a new law in Indiana, set to take effect this... Read more

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German Catholic bishops’ leader: ‘Synodal Way’ and Rome synod have ‘common goal’

Bishop Georg Bätzing welcomed the new global “process” for the synod on synodality. Read more

Fr. Stephen Chow Sau-yan, S.J., who was appointed Bishop of Hong Kong May 17, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Hong Kong bishop appointment shows pope's preference for religious

For several informed sources inside the Vatican, the appointment of the Fr. Stephen Chow Sau-yan, a Jesuit, as Bishop of... Read more

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As UK lawmakers revisit assisted suicide, palliative care prof says ‘aid in dying’ advocacy misleads

A peer in the House of Lords has put forward a proposal to revisit the legalization of assisted suicide in... Read more

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By Autumn Jones

Catholic doctrine preserves the life of LGBT members of the Church

Is it possible to be gay and Catholic? After extensive interviews, CNA has found that to a silent majority, the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Pro-life leader ‘confident’ Manchin will oppose abortion funding in upcoming budget battles

One pro-life leader is “confident” that Democratic Senator Joe Manchin (W.Va.) – a key swing vote in the U.S. Senate... Read more

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Catholic Charities mobilizes in rain-drenched Southern Louisiana

The town of Lake Charles, Louisiana is reeling from more than a foot of rain and widespread flooding that occurred... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Christian group supports prayer octave for China

A Christian coalition is supporting the prayer octave for the Church in China urged by Charles Maung Cardinal Bo of... Read more

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

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