CNA Staff
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Articles by CNA Staff
Nigerian archbishop denounces ‘nefarious’ kidnappings
Jan 11, 2021 / 17:27 pmThe kidnappings of Catholic priests and others in Nigeria must end, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja said this week.
Thousands of clergy abuse records handed over to victims in Buffalo
Jan 11, 2021 / 17:06 pmThe Diocese of Buffalo released thousands of clergy abuse documents and related records to abuse victims and their lawyers this week as part of an agreement in ongoing clergy abuse negotiations during its bankruptcy.
Catholic bishops reject proposal to decriminalize abortion in Dominican Republic
Jan 11, 2021 / 16:47 pmThe Dominican bishops’ conference issued a statement Sunday rejecting a proposal to legalize abortion under certain conditions in a newly revised penal code being debated in the Dominican Congress.
Pope Francis opens ministries of lector and acolyte to women: A CNA Explainer
Jan 11, 2021 / 11:45 amOn Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin), modifying canon law regarding women’s access to the ministries of lector and acolyte. He also released a letter to Vatican doctrinal chief Cardinal Luis Ladaria explaining his reasoning for the decision.
Why is the internet abuzz with false claims of a ‘Vatican blackout’?: A CNA Explainer
Jan 11, 2021 / 07:30 amOn Sunday, Jan. 10, the internet was abuzz with false reports of an overnight blackout at the Vatican, accompanied by a series of claims concerning Pope Francis, the Italian police, and the FBI.
Vietnamese bishop: Plan for charity this Lunar New Year
Jan 10, 2021 / 03:22 amInspired by Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Peace, a Vietnamese bishop is encouraging Catholics to establish an action plan to serve people in need during the Lunar New Year.
Wyoming legislature to re-visit 'born-alive' abortion bill despite 2020 veto
Jan 9, 2021 / 17:51 pmThe Wyoming legislature will again consider a bill to protect infants born alive in legal abortion attempts. Its backers say it is needed to push abortion doctors to provide health care to any baby who survives an abortion.
Virtual pilgrimage to Mexico's monument of Christ the King announced
Jan 8, 2021 / 16:45 pmThe traditional youth pilgrimage to the monument of Christ the King on the “Cerro del Cubilete” (Dice Cup Hill) in Guanajuato, Mexico, will take place virtually Jan. 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Venezuelan Bishop, 69, dies of COVID-19
Jan 8, 2021 / 15:12 pmThe Venezuelan Bishops' Conference (CEV) announced Friday morning that the 69-year-old Bishop of Trujillo, Cástor Oswaldo Azuaje, has died of COVID-19.
Catholic former chief of staff among White House resignations
Jan 8, 2021 / 14:44 pmThe Catholic former White House chief of staff resigned his post as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland on Thursday, following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump protesters.
Vatican preparing ‘joint message’ on Martin Luther with Lutheran World Federation
Jan 8, 2021 / 00:00 amThe Vatican’s ecumenical office is preparing a “joint message” on Martin Luther with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), a cardinal said Friday.
Federal judges block Arkansas abortion laws, pending further decisions
Jan 7, 2021 / 20:01 pmIn a setback for pro-life efforts, federal judges have upheld injunctions or imposed new injunctions against multiple Arkansas prolife laws, including bans on late-term abortion and bans on abortions that target a child with Down syndrome or because of his or her sex.
The College of Cardinals in 2021: Who could vote in a future papal conclave
Jan 6, 2021 / 03:01 amAs of the first month of 2021, the College of Cardinals is composed of 229 members, 128 of whom are under the age of 80, and therefore eligible to vote for the next pope in a future conclave.
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Clericalism is 'very evident' in Holy Land
Jan 4, 2021 / 14:00 pmThe Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has said that clericalism is “very evident” in the Holy Land.
CNA Editor's Desk: Thank You
Jan 4, 2021 / 00:00 amThe beloved hosts of CNA Editor's Desk - JD Flynn and Ed Condon - resigned their positions at Catholic News Agency at the end of 2020 to pursue other projects.
Archbishop Naumann: COVID-19 vaccine morally licit, but not obligatory for Catholics
Dec 22, 2020 / 17:48 pmCatholics are not morally obliged to take the coronavirus vaccine and should appeal to the Holy Spirit for wisdom, Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas has said.
Alphabet saint book aims to introduce kids to heavenly friends
Dec 17, 2020 / 18:52 pmA new book for young children aims to both teach kids the alphabet and introduce them to new heavenly friends – through pictures and rhymes about more than two dozen saints.
Catholic US bishops approve use of COVID-19 vaccines with 'remote connection' to abortion
Dec 14, 2020 / 09:00 amThe United States bishops' conference has said that Catholics can take two of the three available COVID-19 vaccines, even though they were developed with a “remote connection” to “morally compromised” cell lines.
CNA Editor's Desk: Ed’s Quick Takes on the Week
Dec 11, 2020 / 00:00 amCNA's DC Editor Ed Condon takes the lead on the podcast, giving you the rundown of this week's top stories. The US bishops’ doctrine committee weighs in on hymns sung at Mass; the Vatican upholds the bishop of Knoxville's COVID restriction and dismisses an abuse allegation against the bishop of Charleston; and much more. Listen below, or on your favorite podcast app: <iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/945912088&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-714262237" title="CNA Editor's Desk" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">CNA Editor's Desk</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-714262237/eds-quick-takes-on-the-weeks-news" title="Ed’s Quick Takes on the Week's News" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Ed’s Quick Takes on the Week's News</a></div>
Year of St. Joseph: What Catholics need to know
Dec 10, 2020 / 17:46 pmHere’s what you need to know about the Year of St. Joseph: