Archive for June 27, 2021

Venerable Pierre Toussaint.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

10 fascinating facts about Pierre Toussaint, a former slave on the road to sainthood

June 30 marks the 168th anniversary of the death of one of the most fascinating characters of American Catholicism: Pierre... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square, April 17, 2013.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis appeals to Holy Land Catholics as bishops consecrate Middle East to Holy Family

The act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Read more

Pope Francis waves during an Angelus address at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Let Jesus look at and heal your heart’

At the Angelus, the pope reflected on Jesus’ healing of a woman afflicted with hemorrhages. Read more

Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace following sentencing of Derek Chauvin

The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis prayed for peace and called for racial reconciliation on Friday to the sentencing of Derek... Read more

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By Alejandro Bermudez

Letter from Pope Francis expresses support for Fr. James Martin’s controversial ministry

In a personal letter sent to Fr. James Martin SJ dated June 21, Pope Francis expressed support for his controversial... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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