Archive for September 19, 2021

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By Alejandro Bermudez

The Vatican Nativity scene 2021 will include llamas and superfood for Baby Jesus

The 2021 manger that will be placed in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican to celebrate Christmas will arrive from... Read more

Archbishop Domenico Battaglia holds a reliquary containing St. Januarius’ liquefied blood in Naples Cathedral, Italy, Sept. 19, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

St. Januarius’ blood liquefies for the second time in 2021

Naples Archbishop Domenico Battaglia said: “We thank the Lord for this gift.” Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, Sept. 19, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis: The true measure of success is what you give, not what you have

“Do you want to be first? Serve. This is the way,” the pope said. Read more

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Pope Francis meets with members of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

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St. Austin Catholic Church and School once the construction project was underway.

Unused Church properties find new purpose amid serious real estate challenges

The historic city of Aleppo, Syria.

Church leaders express ‘hope’ that Syrian regime will respect Christian communities

Lebanese Christians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime in Syria on Dec. 8, 2024.

Lebanese Christians celebrate Assad’s fall, see it as justice for years of oppression

The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects around the world, recently announced that it has awarded $800,000 to recipients of its scholarship fund.

Papal Foundation announces $800,000 of scholarship awards to 110 religious and laypeople

Former Sistine Chapel choir director Monsignor Massimo Palombella leads the choir during a performance on May 9, 2018, in New York City.

Vatican: Former choir director, manager convicted of embezzlement, abuse of office

Pope Francis speaks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi after Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2022.

Nancy Pelosi criticizes Pope Francis’ China deal in interview

The flag of the European Union flying in Rome.

Catholic Church to European Union: Fight against anti-Christian hate

Ålesund, a port town on the west coast of Norway.

Norwegian parish holds Day of Prayer for Unborn in response to new abortion laws

John Traynor is believed to be the first British Catholic to be cured at Lourdes.

Healing at Lourdes of British World War I soldier declared ‘miraculous’

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