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How the beauty of Bach's music evangelized Japan

Jun 2, 2016

By Mary Farrow

Several years ago, a Lutheran theologian and former Japanese newspaper correspondent uncovered an unusual phenomenon in Japan.  Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on April 13, 2016.

What Pope Francis wants the world's priests to know

Jun 2, 2016

Pope Francis spoke candidly to thousands of priests this week during a special retreat for the Year of Mercy. The... Read more

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A new wave of attacks against Catholics in France, Belgium

Jun 2, 2016

In recent weeks, Catholics in France and Belgium – countries still recovering from brutal ISIS attacks – have been hit... Read more

Christian media in the age of BuzzFeed: ChurchPOP joins EWTN

Jun 2, 2016

For two years, the ChurchPOP website has sought to craft faithful, fun content for the social media age. It hopes... Read more

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Catholic man sentenced to attend Baptist church services – for real

Jun 2, 2016

An Ohio judge sentenced a 23-year old Catholic man to 12 consecutive Baptist Sunday services after an altercation in downtown... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput clarifies 'Amoris Laetitia' committee

Jun 1, 2016

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia described as “misleading” an article claiming that his leadership of a working group on the... Read more

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Horror over massive gang rape case leaves Brazil reeling

Jun 1, 2016

The reported gang rape of a 16-year- old girl by more than 30 men in Rio de Janeiro has sparked... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

Pope Francis: Pray to God, not to a mirror

Jun 1, 2016

One who prays with humility and self-awareness of his or her sin speaks to God, Pope Francis said on Wednesday,... Read more

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A goodbye to 'Mama Irene,' the woman who adopted 58 kids

Jun 1, 2016

Irene Bertoni was 18 years-old during World War II. And it was at this tumultuous time that she discovered God's... Read more

Pope Francis with a statue of Mary and baby Jesus in St. Peter's Square during the general audience on Sept 9, 2015.

What Pope Francis wants us to learn from Mary's Visitation

May 31, 2016

In his homily at daily Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis pointed to Mary’s encounter with Elizabeth at the Visitation as... Read more

Old church at the Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico, 1902. Photo courtesy of the Pueblo of Acoma.

Catholics join outrage over sale of sacred Native American items

May 30, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

Native Americans say a French auction house should return their sacred objects set to go on sale, and they have... Read more

Pope Francis meets George and Amal Clooney at the Vatican May 29, 2016.

George Clooney among celebrities honored by Pope Francis

May 30, 2016

By Ann Schneible

On Sunday, Pope Francis praised Hollywood actors George Clooney, Salma Hayek, and Richard Gere at a conference promoting a Vatican... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI on June 15, 2005 in Vatican City.

How Benedict XVI's resignation changed the papacy

May 30, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

When Pope emeritus Benedict XVI resigned as pontiff three years ago, he added a new dimension to the papacy, said... Read more

His Beatitude Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk at the Vatican.

Archbishop Shevchuk on the 'silent war' no one cares about

May 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

It's a conflict that's been raging in Ukraine for two years, costing thousands of lives and displacing millions of people.... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 18, 2015.

Pope Francis to author new book answering teens' questions

May 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

After becoming the first Pope to author a children's book earlier this year, Pope Francis will soon come out with... Read more

Dr. Leo Nestor is inducted into the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great by Cardinal Donald Wuerl on May 14, 2016.

How a music professor became a papal knight

May 29, 2016

By Adelaide Mena

Growing up in a modest home in southern California, Leo Nestor never imagined that his love of music would one... Read more

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These 61 cloistered nuns visited a prison

May 28, 2016

By CNA Staff

A group of 61 cloistered nuns from six monasteries in Santiago, Chile made an historic visit to the local Women's... Read more

Pope Francis holds the life-jacket of the drowned refugee girl during his remarks to youth at the Vatican, May 28, 2016.

Death of refugee girl frames Pope's heartbreaking talk with youth

May 28, 2016

By Ann Schneible

The story of a young migrant girl who drowned at sea was at the heart of Pope Francis' address to... Read more

Refugee children in Erbil receive their First Communion May 27, 2016. Photo courtesy of Deacon Roni Momica.

Iraqi refugee children make First Communion in Erbil camp

May 28, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Friday, the first of three rounds of displaced Iraqi children made their First Communion in a refugee camp in... Read more

Pope John XXIII with then- Monsignor Loris Capovilla, who died May 26, 2016.

Cardinal Capovilla remembered as close friend of Saint John XXIII

May 27, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Cardinal Loris Capovilla, St. John XXIII’s personal secretary, died May 26 at the age of 100. He had been the... Read more