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Cardinal George Pell. CNA file photo

Analysis: Cardinal Becciu is accused of setting up Pell. But facts are few

Oct 5, 2020

By JD Flynn

When an allegation against a high-ranking churchman makes its way from Vatican-watchers to Italian newspapers to American headlines in just... Read more

The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.

Priest in NJ, former prep school chaplain, charged with endangering students

Oct 5, 2020

Fr. Salvatore DiStefano, a former boys' prep school chaplain in New Jersey, was charged Thursday with use of children to... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez.

US bishops welcome 'profound and beautiful' Fratelli tutti

Oct 5, 2020

The bishops of the United States have praised the release of Pope Francis’ new encyclical, calling it a “profound and... Read more

Vatican City.

Enrico Crasso defends management of Vatican investments

Oct 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Enrico Crasso, a longtime investment manager for the Vatican, has defended his stewardship of Church funds controlled by the Secretariat of... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington.

Bishop Burbidge preaches on human dignity and natural law at Red Mass

Oct 5, 2020

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington preached on the sanctity of of life and universal human dignity at the annual “Red Mass”... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life.

Pope Francis fills committee to monitor internal Vatican financial decisions

Oct 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Kevin Farrell president of a committee to monitor internal Vatican financial decisions which fall... Read more

A religious sister and residents of the Carmelite Ministry of St. Teresa wrap gifts for veterans. Courtesy photo.

'They inspire us every day': Carmelite sisters serve women with disabilities in new home

Oct 5, 2020

By Mary Farrow

When asked what life is like in a new home for women with intellectual disabilities, run by the Carmelite sisters... Read more

What the Catholic legal tradition has to offer the United States

Oct 4, 2020

By Mary Farrow

The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court would make her, if confirmed, the sixth Roman... Read more

A conference presenting Pope Francis’ encyclical "”Fratelli tutti” at the New Synod Hall in the Vatican, Oct. 4, 2020.

‘Fratelli tutti’: Human fraternity committee to invite youth to make Pope Francis’ vision ‘a reality’

Oct 4, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Vatican presentation for Pope Francis’ third encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” highlighted the involvement of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity... Read more

Pope Francis waves from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square during an Angelus address.

‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis presents new encyclical in Angelus address

Oct 4, 2020

Pope Francis introduced his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” in his Angelus address Sunday, saying that “human fraternity and the care... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. 3, 2020.

‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis calls for unity in new encyclical

Oct 4, 2020

Pope Francis presented his vision for overcoming the world’s growing divisions, laid bare by the coronavirus crisis, in his new... Read more

Diocese of Arlington announces Bishop’s Advisory Council on Racism  

Oct 4, 2020

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, has formed an advisory council on racism, the diocese announced this week.  Read more

Doctors petition Supreme Court to allow Title X funds for abortion providers 

Oct 3, 2020

The American Medical Association on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision that upheld a ban... Read more

Pope Francis signs his new encyclical, Fratelli tutti, on the altar before the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 3, 2020. Photo

Pope Francis signs new encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti’ in Assisi

Oct 3, 2020

Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, Fratelli tutti, Saturday during a visit to Assisi.  Read more

Fr. Patrick Ryan. Public domain.

Sainthood inquiry continues for Tennessee priest who died in yellow fever epidemic

Oct 3, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

The canonization cause is progressing for Father Patrick Ryan, a priest who sacrificed his life in a nineteenth century yellow... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Cardinal Parolin defends China deal as Vatican prepares to renew agreement

Oct 3, 2020

Cardinal Pietro Parolin defended the Vatican’s controversial deal with China Saturday, saying that all recent popes sought such an agreement... Read more

A statue of St. Peter in St. Peter's Square, pictured April 5, 2016.

Analysis: Vatican financial report stops short of questions on Peter’s Pence

Oct 3, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican on Thursday published a 2019 financial report on the Holy See, citing calls for greater transparency in how... Read more

New Jersey bill would preserve abortion protections, even if Roe overturned

Oct 2, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

As change on the US Supreme Court puts the future of legal abortion in doubt, some political leaders in New... Read more

Golden Dome at the University of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame president tests positive for COVID-19

Oct 2, 2020

Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, has tested positive for coronavirus, the university said in an... Read more

Presidential candidate Joe Biden. CNA file photo.

Joe Biden's Catholic radio ads tout Catholic faith, stay silent on abortion

Oct 2, 2020

The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will launch an ad campaign this month touting the candidate’s Catholic faith... Read more