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Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience June 24, 2015.

Pope eager to meet Catholic, interreligious leaders in Bangladesh

Nov 21, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Tuesday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Bangladesh ahead of his Nov. 30-Dec. 2 visit... Read more

Opening Mass for the synod of bishops on the family Oct. 8, 2015.

Dioceses of Nashville, Jefferson City get new bishops

Nov 21, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Shawn McKnight as the next bishop of the Diocese of... Read more

Tips from a local: What Cardinal Bo recommends for Pope’s visit to Burma

Nov 21, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

To prepare for Pope Francis’ trip to Burma, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the first and sole Burmese cardinal in the... Read more

'The good Lord has guided me well': 113-year-old nun reflects on blessings

Nov 21, 2017

By CNA Staff

At age 113, Sister André is one of the oldest religious sisters in the world. Read more

Pope St. John Paul II visits Colombia in 1986.

John Paul II relic given to 2019 World Youth Day

Nov 20, 2017

At a Nov. 17 ceremony at the Polish Embassy to the Holy See, Ambassador Janusz Kotanski delivered a relic of... Read more

Tima Kurdi. Courtesy of Tima Kurdi.

Two years later, aunt of drowned refugee child pleads for action

Nov 20, 2017

By Elise Harris

“We're still grieving” – these are the words of Tima Kurdi, the aunt of the young refugee boy who captured... Read more

Mary Eberstadt.

Where the revolution has led: an interview with Mary Eberstadt

Nov 20, 2017

By JD Flynn

Catholic author Mary Eberstadt is a senior fellow of the Faith & Reason Institute, and the author of several best-selling... Read more

Archbishop Pawlowski.

Curia reform: Pope Francis reorganizes Vatican Secretariat of State

Nov 20, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis has established a third section, or department, of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, which reportedly... Read more

Paula Medina Zárate, a Panamanian cured through Solanus Casey's intercession, at his beatification Nov. 18, 2017.

Faithful from near and far gather to celebrate Fr. Solanus, friend and healer

Nov 19, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Usually, when Detroit’s Ford Field is filled with people, it’s because football fans are watching the Lions play another NFL... Read more

Pope Francis recites the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square Nov. 19, 2017.

Pope: Are you afraid of God? If so, you don't really know who he is

Nov 19, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis on Sunday cautioned against having a “mistaken” idea of God as harsh and punishing, saying this fear will... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the World Day of the Poor Nov. 19, 2017.

Pope Francis: the poor are our 'passport to paradise'

Nov 19, 2017

By Elise Harris

On the first World Day for the Poor, Pope Francis said caring for the needy has a saving power, because... Read more

Blessed Solanus Casey Beatification at Ford Field in Detroit. Nov. 18, 2017.

Humble disciple, tireless servant: Solanus Casey beatified in Detroit

Nov 18, 2017

Detroit’s beloved Father Solanus Casey has been beatified, with Pope Francis calling him “a humble and faithful disciple of Christ,... Read more

Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Detroit.

Friendship and from-scratch food served up at Fr. Solanus’ soup kitchen

Nov 18, 2017

By Mary Farrow

It’s a Franciscan custom to give food - even if that’s just a simple sandwich - to anyone who comes... Read more

Legion of Christ responds to 'Paradise Papers' claims of offshore accounts

Nov 18, 2017

Reports about the Legion of Christ’s offshore accounts date to the time of its disgraced founder and do not apply... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Aug. 2 2017, general audience in the Paul VI Hall.

Compassion is the heart of healthcare, Pope Francis says

Nov 18, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to health workers and organizations, saying compassion is the heart of what they... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his March 16, 2016 general audience.

Pope: not everything technically possible is morally acceptable

Nov 18, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Saturday Pope Francis praised the achievements of scientific and technological advancements, but cautioned that developments in the field have... Read more

What does the Church really teach about nuclear war?

A Vatican conference discussing “A World Free From Nuclear Weapons,” held Nov. 10-11, is the latest step in a long-term... Read more

Solanus Casey, CC 3.0 via Wikipedia.

Those close to the cause of Fr. Solanus Casey recall a humble, holy friar

Nov 17, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Before a potential saint is beatified, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes.  Read more

Commentary: Don’t buy fake agendas; defend the pope!

Nov 17, 2017

By Ed Condon

For years now, I have been bemoaning the growing number of so-called progressive Catholic figures, in academia, the media and... Read more

How US Catholics will mark the World Day of the Poor

Nov 17, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

As the first World Day of the Poor approaches on Nov. 19, Catholics in the U.S. aim to amplify their... Read more