UPDATE: Pope Francis has ‘mild flu,’ went to hospital for precautionary testing
“The Holy Father’s audiences scheduled for this morning are canceled due to a mild flu,” the Holy See Press Office said. The Vatican’s daily bulletin, released at noon Rome time,…
Missionary priest builds up Haiti one student, one classroom at a time
“We are also investing in education because the Catholic population has shrunk in Haiti,” Merosne told CNA. “Haiti was considered a Catholic country, but the population has gone down because…
Pope Francis: More sustainable cities can help with population decline
Pope Francis met with representatives, many of them town mayors, from central Italy, which was devastated by a series of powerful earthquakes between August 2016 and January 2017. He praised…
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore permanently restores use of high altar
“It was amazing to see how the sanctuary really opens up,” Gough told CNA, adding that the congregation’s feedback has been “overwhelmingly positive,” with only a few people critical of…
Dublin archbishop responds to stabbing of 3 children that sparked violent riots
The Catholic archbishop’s call for nonviolence on Thursday night came as riots erupted across Dublin’s city center. A double-decker bus was set on fire, stores looted, windows smashed, and cars…
Maronite bishop dives deep into the ‘masculine soul’
Mansour wrote that Christ “rebutted the religious leaders of the day who were justifying divorce by referring to how Moses allowed a man to divorce his wife for any reason…
10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving
7) Blessed Solanus Casey: “Thank God ahead of time.” 8) St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier: “Gratitude is the memory of the heart.” More in US 9) St. John Vianney: “Believe and…
Archbishop to invite young North Koreans to next World Youth Day in Seoul
In contrast with North Korea, Christianity in South Korea has experienced rapid growth in recent decades, according to the Pew Research Center. In particular, the Catholic population in South Korea…
Was Squanto Catholic? What we know about this hero of the first Thanksgiving
Damien Costello, a Catholic historian and theologian, told CNA that the historical record portrays “a very skillful agent” in Tisquantum who was able to change his situation and engage with…
Alabama priest marries teen after abandoning post, leaving for Europe
“The recent news of Crow’s civil marriage only confirms the Archbishop’s judgment,” the statement read. “Archbishop Rodi anticipates that the Vatican will eventually laicize Alex Crow.” The archdiocese reported to…
Pope Francis meets with relatives of Palestinians living in Gaza
When asked by journalists, Shireen Halil, a Palestinian and Christian woman from Bethlehem, reiterated that they met with the Holy Father to “ask for peace and justice” and not to…
Hallow App defends partnership with Liam Neeson, a supporter of abortion
Neeson has been at the center of controversy before for his public opposition to the Eighth Amendment, stepping down in 2016 as the head of his childhood hometown boxing club…