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Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Canada
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip,... Read more
US couple to share advice for Catholic family life at World Meeting of Families
The international gathering of Catholic families begins in Rome on June 22. Read more
Meet the 10 newest blesseds of the Catholic Church
The 10 Elizabethan sisters were murdered by Red Army soldiers in 1945. Read more
How the Eucharist entered the heart of a 13th-century saint and inspired a Sister of Life
‘It was not so much that I discovered St. Juliana, as that she found me,’ says Sister Juliana Faustina. Read more
Pope Francis: Candidates for the priesthood must be well scrutinized
The pope was speaking to seminary formators from the Milan archdiocese. Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus and the Buddha understood need to overcome egoism
The pope was speaking to a Buddhist delegation from Thailand. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Belgian bishop’s request not to be made a cardinal
Bishop Lucas Van Looy was due to receive the red hat on Aug. 27. Read more
Padre Pio was canonized on this day 20 years ago
An anniversary Mass was celebrated at San Giovanni Rotondo. Read more
What is the World Meeting of Families 2022? A CNA Explainer
The international gathering will be held in Rome on June 22-26. Read more
US Catholics gave $13 million to Peter’s Pence collection in 2021
US Catholics were the largest contributors to the annual collection. Read more
We have a new Vatican constitution, but where are the new curial appointments?
The new Vatican constitution Praedicate evangelium went into force on June 5. Read more
Pope Francis: New public associations of faithful require written Vatican approval
The decision goes into effect immediately. Read more
Theologian resigns from German ‘Synodal Way’ forum on sexual morality
Katharina Westerhorstmann, who teaches theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus in Austria, objected to ideas advanced by the forum. Read more
Pope Francis says Catholic marriage preparation is a ‘duty of justice’ in text for dioceses
The pope wrote the preface of a new Vatican document for priests working with engaged couples. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘When you are old, you are no longer in control of your body’
The 85-year-old pope noted that he needed to walk with a cane. Read more
Father Mark Lewis named rector of Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome
The Florida-born priest’s appointment follows that of Atlanta-born Father Thomas Joseph White to lead the Angelicum. Read more
Pope Francis: No Christian is exempt from aiding the poor
The pope made the remark in his message for the 2022 World Day of the Poor. Read more
The Order of Malta has a new head, but has it lost its sovereignty?
The Canadian-born lawyer Fra’ John T. Dunlap will serve as the Lieutenant of Grand Master. Read more
Pope Francis told Bishop Bätzing: We don’t need 2 Evangelical churches in Germany
The pope recalled his remark during a conversation with the editors of Jesuit journals. Read more
Pope Francis: There are many ‘restorers’ in the US who do not accept Vatican II
‘Restorationism has come to gag the Council,’ the pope said. Read more
