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Pope Francis Names New Apostolic Nuncio To Great BritainBy Vatican News Pope Francis has named Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti as Apostolic Nuncio in Great Britain. Since November 2015, Abp Gugerotti has held the post Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine. He has previously [...]
Vaticans top diplomat meets about Mideast with U.S., Israeli ambassadorsVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, met with the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors to the Vatican to express concern that "possible unilateral actions" on their [...]
After speedy exit, Catholic school student waits for very different returnWASHINGTON (CNS) -- Back in March, Juliana Colorado was going about life as usual for an 8-year-old, trying out for a talent show at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Long [...]
Cardinal Zen says hes prepared for arrest under Hong Kong security lawHONG KONG (CNS) -- Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun has said that while he will remain prudent, he is prepared to suffer arrest and trials under Hong Kong's sweeping new national [...]
Msgr. Ratzinger, retired popes brother, dies at 96VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI's elder brother, died July 1 at the age of 96. According to Vatican News, Msgr. Ratzinger died [...]
U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholic media outlets in the United States are called to break down barriers that prevent dialogue and honest communication between people and communities, Pope Francis said. The [...]
A month after historic flood, Michigan Catholics still stepping up to helpMIDLAND, Mich. (CNS) -- Midland and the surrounding areas of Sanford and Edenville were already suffering from the effects of COVID-19 when another catastrophe struck May 19. Although the mid-Michigan communities [...]
Pope at pallium Mass: World needs to pray more, complain lessVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. And yet, Jesus challenges everyone [...]
DACA ruling called a beautiful moment; concern about future remainsPHOENIX (CNS) -- For Cinthia Padilla Ortiz, the Supreme Court's recent decision on the DACA program was "an unexpected and beautiful moment" and left her feeling "that sense of hope [...]
God listens to everybody — sinner, saint, victim, killer, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Everyone lives a life that is often inconsistent or a "contradiction" because people can be both a sinner and a saint, a victim and a tormentor, [...]
Black Catholic spirituality a force in fight against racism, say pastorsPHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Two Black Catholic pastors in Philadelphia say their parishes are drawing strength from the Eucharist, prayer and a rich spiritual heritage in the fight against racism. "St. Katharine [...]
CHA head urges Trump not to pull U.S. out of World Health OrganizationWASHINGTON (CNS) -- The head of the Catholic Health Association has urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to pull the United States out of the United Nations' World [...]
Pandemic showed just how much people need each other, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- During the darkest, most deadly days of the COVID-19 pandemic in northern Italy, medical professionals and volunteers were "silent artisans of a culture of closeness and [...]
Police Appeal For Return Of Stolen Tabernacle Containing The EucharistWashington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 18, 2020 / 02:18 pm MT (CNA).- Police are appealing to the public for help and a parish is requesting prayers after a tabernacle containing the [...]
Update: High court rules against Trump administrations plan to end DACAWASHINGTON (CNS) -- In one of the most anticipated cases of the term, the Supreme Court June 18 ruled against efforts by the Trump administration to end the Deferred Action [...]
Vatican urges Catholics to drop investments in fossil fuels, armsVATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican urged Catholics on Thursday to disinvest from the armaments and fossil fuel industries and to closely monitor companies in sectors such as mining to [...]
Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said. Just as Moses implored [...]
Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ's loving mercy with others, Pope Francis said. The joy [...]
All Catholics must speak out for equality, against racism, say leadersDETROIT (CNS) -- When a black man is just a boy, his parents will likely have two conversations with him. The first is about life in general -- things like being [...]
Longing for Communion can be exercise in spiritual growth, Jesuit saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Being unable to receive the Eucharist is a form of sacrifice, but it can also be a time for spiritual growth, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi. The [...]
Maintain routine, stay connected and rely on prayer, counselor advisesARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) -- With the rapid changes brought on by COVID-19, there is an incredible level of stress for everyone in the country. We have worries about our families, [...]
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Pope Offers Spiritual Communion PrayerAs more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis provided an example of a spiritual communion prayer that can [...]
If you cant go to confession, take your sorrow directly to God, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- People who cannot get to confession because of the coronavirus lockdown or another serious reason can go to God directly, be specific about their sins, request [...]
John Feister of Glenmary Challenge wins St. Francis de Sales AwardWASHINGTON (CNS) -- John Feister, assistant editor of Glenmary Challenge, is the recipient of the 2020 St. Francis de Sales Award from the Catholic Press Association of the United States [...]

In Violent Hot Spot, Washington Parishioner Finds Hope Of The Resurrection

In Violent Hot Spot, Washington Parishioner Finds Hope Of The Resurrection

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) -- Far from the Easter baskets and dresses, the pastel-colored candy [...]

Pope Presides Over The Via Crucis At Colosseum

Pope Presides Over The Via Crucis At Colosseum

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis presided over the Via crucis at the Colosseum in Rome on [...]

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Unfailing Hope Born From the Cross

GENERAL AUDIENCE: On Unfailing Hope Born From the Cross

This morning"s General Audience was held at 9:30 in St. Peter"s Square, where the Holy [...]

Pope Remembers Saint Gemma Galgani, Example for Young People

Pope Remembers Saint Gemma Galgani, Example for Young People

"Yesterday, we remembered Saint Gemma Galgani, apostle of Jesus" Passion. Dear young people, live the [...]

Francis Receives University Students of Opus Dei

Francis Receives University Students of Opus Dei

"I am happy to receive the participants in the 50th Congress for University students, promoted [...]

Palestine: In Letter to Pope, Mahmoud Abbas Condemns Attacks in Egypt

Palestine: In Letter to Pope, Mahmoud Abbas Condemns Attacks in Egypt

In a letter addressed to Pope Francis, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the “brutal terrorist [...]

Pope Francis’ Homily At Chrism Mass

Pope Francis’ Homily At Chrism Mass

Below is the Vatican-provided English translation of the Pope’s homily given at the Chrism Mass [...]

Portugal: Pope Francis Greets Radio Renascenca Celebrating Its 80th Anniversary

Portugal: Pope Francis Greets Radio Renascenca Celebrating Its 80th Anniversary

Pope Francis greeted Portuguese Radio "Renascenca" ("Renaissance Radio"), celebrating its 80th anniversary, reported Vatican Radio [...]

The Pope Will Remember Martyrs of the 20th, 21st Centuries on April 22

The Pope Will Remember Martyrs of the 20th, 21st Centuries on April 22

Pope Francis will take part in a "Liturgy of the Word," in memory of the [...]

Pope Grants Interview to Italian La Repubblica Newspaper

Pope Grants Interview to Italian La Repubblica Newspaper

Pope Francis granted an interview with the Italian newspaper, La Repubblica, published Thursday morning, in [...]