BOLOGNA, Italy (CNA)—They were supposed to be having lunch with Pope Francis. During his Oct. 1 trip to Bologna, the Holy Father was scheduled to dine with 20 prisoners from … Continued
SANTA ROSA, Calif., (CNA)—While firefighters in northern California are currently battling 17 wildfires in five counties, Bishop Robert Vasa of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, one of the hardest hit … Continued
NEW YORK (CNA)—Armed conflicts brings out “the most vicious forms of violence against children” and the world must act to aid the young victims of violence and all unaccompanied children … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—In an Oct. 11 speech to members of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, Pope Francis said the topic of the death penalty should … Continued
ROME (CNA)—Despite the challenges of secularization, a Dutch cardinal encouraged Catholics from his country and from all parts of the world to be a “creative minority” in society. Cardinal Wilhelm … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—In the keynote speech at a conference on protecting children in the digital world, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said child safety is one of the … Continued
ROME (CNA) — In November Pope Francis will visit Bangladesh and Burma, two developing countries in Asia, where he will bring a message of peace and coexistence amid persecution of … Continued
VANCOUVER—Pregnant moms in New York State have a place to turn if they are poor, abused, or otherwise vulnerable: the Sisters of Life. The fresh, new congregation of sisters, only … Continued
WASHINGTON (CNA)—Three years ago, J.J. Hanson received a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. He had terminal brain cancer, and doctors said his time was short – he likely … Continued
ROME (ACI Prensa)—Three years ago, there were 73 nuns with the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena living in Kurdistan. Since the Islamic State captured the Plain of Nineveh … Continued