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Cardinal Marx won’t rule out offering resignation for a 2nd time
Pope Francis declined the archbishop of Munich and Freising’s resignation in June. Read more
Pope Francis to UN chief: World hunger ‘a crime that violates basic human rights’
The pope called for a “new mindset” in the battle against malnutrition. Read more
Fernando Karadima, former priest whose sex abuse scandal rocked Chile, dead at 90
Fernando Karadima, an influential former priest in Chile whose sexual abuse of minors prompted major questions about episcopal cover-ups, has... Read more
CRS warns of ‘hunger pandemic’ afflicting the elderly in Cuba
The director of the Hispanic Development Unit of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Ana Gloria Rivas-Vásquez, called for Catholics around the... Read more
Fr. Jacques Hamel: Catholic priest honored 5 years after he was killed at Mass in terrorist attack
Islamic State supporters killed the French priest on July 26, 2016. Read more
Benedict XVI laments lack of faith within Church institutions in Germany
The pope emeritus spoke about faith, worldliness, and the institutional Church. Read more
How priests prepare to say Mass
In preparation for Mass, priests make ready the sacred vessels, linens, and vestments that they use. Afterward, they take care... Read more
Pope Francis offers blessing to athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: With our small offering, Jesus can do great things
“It would be good to ask ourselves every day: ‘What do I bring to Jesus today?’” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis on Grandparents’ Day: Elderly are not ‘leftovers from life’
“I worry when I see a society full of people in constant motion, too caught up in their own affairs... Read more
Meet the pastor of a Greek Catholic church in Hungary for Romani
When Fr. Árpád Kanyó first arrived at his current parish, he didn’t know the language or culture of the people... Read more
Japanese prelate named new secretary general of Asian bishops’ federation
Japanese Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo has been named the new secretary general of the Federation of Asian Bishops’... Read more
Vatican increasing ‘liquid’ assets as it faces financial impact of pandemic, economic officials say
The Vatican's balance sheet showed a deficit of $78 million in 2020. Read more
Catholic journalism expert reflects on the moral issues around privacy and data
CNA spoke recently with Dr. William J. Thorn regarding the recent investigation which led to the resignation of Msgr. Jeffrey... Read more
How French Catholics are responding to Pope Francis’ Traditional Latin Mass restrictions
A study found traditionalism is growing steadily year on year. Read more
The Church accompanies the people in ther legitimate claims, priest says of Cuba protests
The Church is accompanying those protesting Cuba’s communist government, according to a priest of the Archdiocese of Camagüey. Read more
Venezuelan president rejects Vatican letter calling for dialogue
Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, called "garbage," "poison," full of "hatred" and "cynicism" a letter that the Vatican Secretary... Read more
Major donations mean 'tremendous impact' for Catholic school students in western Pennsylvania
An anonymous donor and new partners will help continue millions of dollars in funding for a tuition aid program for... Read more
Sympathizers in Nigeria's high-ranking positions stall fight against militants, priest says
Boko Haram sympathizers and others who support Nigeria being an Islamic State are stalling the fight against militants in the... Read more
Lawsuit brings sex abuse allegations against New Hampshire bishop
Bishop Peter Libasci has been accused in a lawsuit of committing sexual abuse while a priest in New York during... Read more
