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Bearded Gospel Men: A new devotional honoring the hairy and the holy

Dec 22, 2017

By Mary Farrow

You’ve heard it said that beardliness is next to Godliness.  Read more

Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga.

Cardinal Maradiaga responds to allegations of corruption

Dec 22, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodriguez Maradiaga has rejected accusations of financial mismanagement, and offered an explanation for allegations that he has... Read more

 Frosty winter in the countryside near Kyiv, Ukraine.

The horror of Ukraine's forgotten famine still casts a shadow

Dec 22, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Parents forced to choose which of their children will eat dinner that day. Children watching as their parents succumb to... Read more

Callista Gingrich presents her credentials to Pope Francis at the Apostolic Palace Dec. 22, 2017.

Gingrich officially begins term as new US ambassador to Vatican

Dec 22, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Newly-appointed American Ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich, presented her letters of credential to Pope Francis in a meeting... Read more

What an Italian bishop saw at his first exorcism

Dec 22, 2017

Archbishop Erio Castellucci has a response to those who think the devil is not real: “they’re mistaken.”  Read more

Italian nun helps brides say 'yes' to the dress

Dec 22, 2017

Italian brides are finding wedding dresses at an unusual spot hidden in the Umbrian hills, where they are able to... Read more

Irish forest secretly grows into Celtic cross

Dec 21, 2017

The Celtic cross has been recognized as an emblem of Irish Christianity for centuries.  Read more

Army chaplain.

Military chaplains help traumatized soldiers, but who helps them?

Dec 21, 2017

By Matt Hadro

As military veterans and victims of violence are treated for psychological trauma, the emotional wounds of missionaries and military chaplains... Read more

Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga at a press conference May 12, 2015.

Cardinal Maradiaga accused of financial mismanagement

Dec 21, 2017

An Italian media outlet has reported allegations of financial mismanagement on the part of Honduran Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga, although no... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Sodano speaks at the funeral Mass for the former archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Bernard Law.

We all need God’s mercy, cardinal says at Law’s funeral

Dec 21, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

At the funeral of Cardinal Bernard Law on Thursday, Cardinal Angelo Sodano said that every one of us is imperfect,... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the Roman Curia during his annual Christmas greeting Dec. 21, 2017.

Pope to Roman Curia: Be faithful to the Petrine office

Dec 21, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a speech before the start of the Christmas break Thursday, Pope Francis exhorted Curia members to carry out their... Read more

Mysteries of the Rosary cover. Courtesy of Daniel Mitsui/CNA.

So, Catholic coloring books for grown-ups are a thing...

Dec 21, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Coloring books for adults have exploded onto the bookstore scene in the past two years. What was considered a hobby... Read more

Men are craving authentic friendships – and it's ok to admit it

Dec 21, 2017

By Perry West

When Timothy Piazza pledged a fraternity at Pennsylvania State University in February 2017, he had hoped to find a brotherhood.  Read more

 A Vatican tapestry of Louis and Zelie Martin, who were canonized on Oct. 18, 2015 in St. Peter's Square.

St. Therese of Lisieux's parents inspired this drug rehab project

Dec 20, 2017

A project to end the drug scourge in Uruguay has drawn inspiration from the parents of the “Little Flower” Saint... Read more

The order of Irish Catholics you probably haven't heard of

Dec 20, 2017

By Mary Farrow

They’re Irish, they’re Catholic, and they’re proud. But you maybe haven’t heard of them.  Read more

Cardinal Bernard Law.

Pope Francis and bishops respond to Law’s death as funeral plans finalized

Dec 20, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Wednesday that the funeral Mass of Cardinal Bernard Law, the former archbishop of Boston who died Dec.... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 20, 2017.

Pope: All of Mass is important – don’t be late!

Dec 20, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Wednesday stressed the importance of getting to Mass on time, noting that every piece is important, especially... Read more

Why this bishop thinks memes may just be the tool for evangelization today

Dec 20, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Between the Harambe memes and quick explanations of Catholic doctrine on his Twitter page, Richard Umbers, Auxiliary Bishop of the... Read more

Cardinal Bernard Law.

Cardinal Bernard Law, formerly of Boston, dies at age 86

Dec 19, 2017

Cardinal Bernard Law has died after a brief hospitalization due to a congenital heart condition, according to sources close to... Read more

Christmas in St. Peter's Square.

CNA's Last-minute Christmas gift guide

Dec 19, 2017

There are five shopping days before Christmas. Are you still searching for a few last-minute presents? CNA has gift-giving advice... Read more