CNA Staff
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Articles by CNA Staff
How a sworn Satanist became the apostle of the Rosary
Oct 7, 2021 / 15:08 pmThe Marian shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii (Italy) was founded by a former Satanist "priest" now on the way to sainthood.
This pregnant woman who died in a prison in Spain, became a Martyr of the Rosary
Oct 7, 2021 / 06:40 amA pregnant woman who found her faith in a Spanish prison during the Civil War (1936-1939) refused to give up the name of her catechist to her persecutors, and became a modern promoter of he Rosary.
Pope Francis creates new Vatican foundation for Catholic hospitals facing financial difficulties
Oct 6, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide.
330,000 children abused in French Catholic Church over 70 years, landmark report estimates
Oct 5, 2021 / 05:45 amThe president of French bishops’ conference spoke of his ‘shame’ and ‘horror’ at the report.
Polish Catholic archbishop: Help migrants caught in Belarus border crisis
Oct 5, 2021 / 04:00 amPoland has sent troops to secure its roughly 250-mile border with Belarus.
Cardinal Turkson talks Biden, Holy Communion on HBO
Oct 4, 2021 / 18:26 pmCardinal Peter Turkson appeared to reject claims that President Joe Biden should be denied Holy Communion over his staunch pro-abortion rights stand, in remarks to a U.S. news show Sunday that touched on many topics, including COVID-19 vaccines, the Afghanistan conflict, and clergy sexual abuse.
Christian foster agency seeks to appeal to UK Supreme Court after ruling on recruitment policy for carers
Oct 4, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe agency asks carers to “abstain from all sexual sins including ... homosexual behavior.”
Pope Francis, faith leaders issue carbon emissions appeal ahead of UN climate change conference
Oct 4, 2021 / 07:30 amThey signed the message in the Vatican’s Hall of Benediction.
German ‘Synodal Way’ extended to 2023 as assembly ends abruptly after votes on sexual morality, priesthood
Oct 4, 2021 / 05:15 amThe process was originally expected to end in October 2021.
‘Synodal Way’ members back proposal promoting evangelization after voting mix-up
Oct 1, 2021 / 12:00 pmOrganizers initially said that the motion was rejected.
Cardinal Gregory urges North American College’s new deacons to have ‘heart for charity’
Oct 1, 2021 / 09:00 amThe ordination Mass was celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis: Pray that ‘every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization’
Sep 30, 2021 / 09:00 amHe said: “Jesus asks us all ... to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?”
Germany records new decline in number of abortions
Sep 30, 2021 / 08:00 amThe number of abortions has fallen by 8.5% year on year.
Attack on Christians in Nigeria described as a ‘massacre’
Sep 30, 2021 / 04:30 amAn estimated 49 people were killed in a two-hour long attack.
German Catholic bishop suggests ‘Synodal Way’ is using abuse crisis to reshape Church
Sep 30, 2021 / 03:00 amThe Synodal Way’s supreme decision-making body meets on Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
Father Kapaun imitated Christ's love 'throughout his ministry', bishop says at funeral Mass
Sep 29, 2021 / 14:54 pmDuring Wednesday's funeral Mass for Father Emil Kapaun, the Bishop of Wichita called the U.S. Army chaplain who died in a North Korean prisoner of war camp a “humble, and saintly priest.”
Pope Francis to young climate activists: ‘Technical and political solutions are not enough’
Sep 29, 2021 / 08:00 amThe pope sent a video message to the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy.
Pope Francis: ‘It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just’
Sep 29, 2021 / 04:20 amAt his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification.
EWTN, Relevant Radio, and Napa Institute announce joint rosary effort to end abortion
Sep 28, 2021 / 13:20 pmMichael P. Warsaw, Chief Executive Officer of EWTN, Fr. Francis Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of Relevant Radio, and Tim Busch, Chief Executive Officer of Napa Institute, have announced a joint effort to pray and promote the daily rosary during the month of October for “the end to legal abortion in America and an outpouring of support for expectant mothers.”
Pope Francis highlights ‘very painful errors’ as he marks Mexico’s independence anniversary
Sep 28, 2021 / 13:00 pmThe Mexican War of Independence ended 200 years ago.