Archive for July 31, 2021

The flag of Nigeria on a soldier’s arm.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Report: 17 Christians killed every day in Nigeria in first half of 2021

More than 3,000 Christians were murdered in 2021’s first 200 days. Read more

Bishop Kevin Doran.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Irish Catholic dioceses to go ahead with First Communions, confirmations after government advises delay

‘The mission of the Church cannot be put on hold indefinitely,’ a bishop said. Read more

Theodore McCarrick?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Theodore McCarrick faces new civil sex abuse lawsuit

Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick now faces a fifth civil sex abuse lawsuit in New Jersey, after he was criminally charged... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke celebrates a pontifical high Mass during the Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage in Rome on Oct. 25, 2014.?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Updated: Catholics ask Cardinal Gregory to reconsider cancelation of Tridentine Mass at National Shrine

The organizers of an Aug. 14 Tridentine Mass in Washington, D.C. – canceled per new papal restrictions on traditional liturgies... Read more