HARTFORD, Conn. (CNA)—Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, was beatified October 31, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut. He will now be known as … Continued
The Vatican’s Secretary of State has asked papal representatives to share with bishops some clarifications regarding comments on civil unions made by Pope Francis in a recently released documentary, according … Continued
Andrew Thomas Walther, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, died Sunday evening in New Haven, Connecticut. Remembered foremost as a loving husband and father, in his life’s work … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis said Saturday that the times we live in are the “times of Mary.” The Pope made the remark at an Oct. 24 event marking the 70th … Continued
The Chinese government continued to enforce sweeping restrictions on religious freedom in the weeks prior to the renewal of a deal with the Vatican on Oct. 22. According to Bitter … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—The Vatican has extended the availability of certain plenary indulgences for the souls in purgatory, amid concerns about avoiding large gatherings of people in churches or cemeteries and … Continued
This story was updated Oct. 29. Francesco, a newly released documentary by Evgeny Afineevsky on the life and ministry of Pope Francis, has made global headlines, because the film contains … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—The Vatican and China have renewed a provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops for two more years, the Holy See announced Thursday. An Oct. 22 Vatican communique … Continued
Only one in five U.S. Catholics who are likely to vote say they accept everything the Church teaches, with young adults being more likely than older generations to say they … Continued
In a documentary that premiered Wednesday in Rome, Pope Francis called for the passage of civil union laws for same-sex couples, departing from the position of the Vatican’s doctrinal office … Continued