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Missionaries of Charity express sorrow over scandal, openness to just inquiry
The superior general of the Missionaries of Charity said Tuesday the congregation is “deeply saddened and grieved” by the alleged... Read more
Will this young Italian mother be made a saint? Canonization cause gets underway
A formal call for testimony has been issued, the first step of an investigation into the possible sainthood of Chiara... Read more
Chicago workshop seeks to expand immigrant-led ministry nationwide
A five-day training session in the Archdiocese of Chicago last week gathered leaders from across the country to learn about... Read more
India to investigate Missionaries of Charity childcare homes after scandal
India's Ministry of Women and Child Development announced Monday that it has instructed states to inspect all childcare homes run... Read more
Kavanaugh’s friends describe man of humility, service, faith
Long-time friends and associates of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh say he is a sincere Catholic, committed to living the... Read more
'Weeping' statue of Mary investigated by N.M. diocese
A New Mexican diocese is investigating a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that some Catholics say has been “weeping”... Read more
Holy See hopes UN migration agreement will defend human dignity
The Vatican’s representative at the United Nations expressed hope that a new UN agreement on best practices for international migration... Read more
Overturning ‘Roe’ no ‘magic bullet,’ NY archdiocese lawyer says
The Director of Public Policy for the Archdiocese of New York has said that overturning the Roe vs. Wade Supreme... Read more
Our Lady of Mount Carmel aids in spiritual warfare, bishop says
The Blessed Virgin Mary aids Catholics in spiritual warfare, the bishop of Lincoln, Neb., told a monastery of Carmelite nuns... Read more
Tenn. bishops speak out against executions
The bishops of Tennessee issued a letter to the state’s governor Friday, encouraging him to halt upcoming executions expected to... Read more
Surprise! Pope Francis unexpectedly celebrates Vatican wedding
Pope Francis surprised wedding guests Saturday when he unexpectedly celebrated a marriage being held at a small chapel in the... Read more
Read Vatican guide to consecrated virginity with discernment, canonist says
A new Vatican instruction on the role of consecrated virginity has drawn criticism from an American group, which says that... Read more
Federal appeals court sides with Texas bishops in privacy case
A federal court of appeals sided with the Texas Catholic bishops in a July 15 ruling blocking a request from... Read more
Love is the heart of doctrine on family, Pope Francis says
In a message to Antillean youth, Pope Francis said love is the core of the Church's doctrine on the family,... Read more
A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, Pope Francis says
By virtue of their Baptism, every Catholic is called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ – a mission which... Read more
Commentary: Catholic media, and the truth that sets us free
This week at CNA, we published an article about a bishop under investigation in India after a religious sister accused... Read more
Beatification cause opens for Jesuit Pedro Arrupe, early mentor to Pope Francis
A cause has begun in the Diocese of Rome for the beatification of Fr. Pedro Arrupe SJ, former superior general... Read more
In India, nun accuses bishop of rape
Authorities are investigating Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar after a Kerala nun accused him of raping her in 2014 and... Read more
House committee moves to protect religious adoption agencies
The House Appropriations Committee moved to protect the conscience rights and religious freedom of faith-based adoption agencies on Wednesday. Read more
France vs. Croatia: A Catholic World Cup breakdown
On Sunday, France and Croatia will square off on the soccer pitch for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Championship. While... Read more
