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Articles by CNA Staff
Pope Francis: Roman Curia needs ‘synodal conversion’
Dec 23, 2021 / 05:50 amHe said that Vatican officials should set an example for Catholics worldwide.
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office
Dec 23, 2021 / 04:25 amThe dicastery will be led for now by Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny.
Vatican reaffirms support for COVID-19 vaccines amid spread of omicron variant
Dec 22, 2021 / 06:30 amIt issued a statement amid global concern about the Omicron variant.
Pope Francis urges European countries to take ‘shared responsibility’ for refugees and migrants
Dec 22, 2021 / 04:55 amThe pope made the appeal at his general audience.
Pope Francis meets Metropolitan Hilarion as hopes rise for second summit with Moscow patriarch
Dec 22, 2021 / 03:15 amThe pope held a historic first meeting with Patriarch Kirill in 2016.
Christmas falls on a Saturday this year. What does that mean for Mass obligations?
Dec 21, 2021 / 12:28 pmThis weekend, Latin rite Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass on both Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, and on the following day, Sunday, Dec. 26.
Court declares German city’s restrictions on pro-life prayer vigil unlawful
Dec 21, 2021 / 08:05 amThe court upheld the right to free assembly.
Cardinal Turkson: Pope Francis will decide if I continue to lead Vatican dicastery
Dec 21, 2021 / 06:15 amThe Ghanaian cardinal confirmed that his five-year term is expiring.
Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
Dec 21, 2021 / 04:58 amBishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton.
2022 World Peace Day message: Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
Dec 21, 2021 / 03:45 amThe World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on Jan. 1.
CNA staff picks: The best Christmas movies to watch this year
Dec 20, 2021 / 14:14 pmChristmastime is upon us. In the spirit of the holiday, the writers and editors of CNA would like to share some of their favorite Christmas movies — and where you can find them. Merry Christmas and happy viewing!
Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Here's what you need to know
Dec 18, 2021 / 07:53 amNew moves by Pope Francis mean changes for Catholics dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass —and for the priests and bishops responsible for these communities.
10 things that Pope Francis wants us to learn from the nativity scene
Dec 17, 2021 / 04:00 amThe tradition was born in an unassuming town in 1223.
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies (eventually) for third time in 2021
Dec 16, 2021 / 11:55 amThe blood changed its state after a day of intense prayer.
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Archbishop Aupetit prepares to sue French magazine for defamation
Dec 16, 2021 / 06:35 amParis Match published images of the archbishop taken with a telephoto lens.
St. Januarius’ blood fails to liquefy at start of December anniversary
Dec 16, 2021 / 05:10 amThe blood of St. Januarius, patron of the Italian city of Naples, has so far remained solid on Thursday, after having liquefied both in May and September this year.
‘Austria prays’: A nation turns to the rosary for an end to the pandemic
Dec 16, 2021 / 04:00 amThe prayer movement is spreading to Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S.
Catholic archdiocese of Malta says it could not have foreseen alleged ‘land grab’
Dec 15, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe intricate dispute can be traced back to 1675.
Pope Francis creates new foundation promoting principles of ‘Fratelli tutti’
Dec 15, 2021 / 05:20 amThe new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis: Learn from St. Joseph to cultivate silence
Dec 15, 2021 / 03:35 amThe pope appealed for prayers for Haiti at his general audience.