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Commentary: Sri Lanka, martyrdom, and the light of faith

April 24, 2019 Catholic News Agency 2

Washington D.C., Apr 24, 2019 / 05:35 pm (CNA).- On Saturday night, the Church celebrated its most solemn and joyful liturgy. As it does every year, the Vigil Mass of Easter began when the paschal […]

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Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter bombings

April 23, 2019 Catholic News Agency 7

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Apr 23, 2019 / 07:09 am (CNA).- The Islamic State claimed responsibility Tuesday for the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that killed at least 321 people and left 500 injured. “The perpetrators […]

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Full text of Benedict XVI: ‘The Church and the scandal of sexual abuse’

April 10, 2019 Catholic News Agency 46

The following is a previously unpublished essay from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: On February 21 to 24, at the invitation of Pope Francis, the presidents of the world’s bishops’ conferences gathered at the Vatican to […]

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Benedict XVI addresses sex abuse scandal

April 10, 2019 Catholic News Agency 8

In an essay published Thursday at CNA, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI offered his thoughts about the sex abuse crisis facing the Church. Benedict reviewed the sexual revolution of the 1960s, and examined its effects on […]

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Franciscan University president resigns

April 8, 2019 Catholic News Agency 8

Fr. Sean Sheridan, TOR, has resigned as president of Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. Fr. Sheridan informed the university’s trustees of his decision during a regular meeting of the board on Friday. The unexpected decision […]

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Analysis: Gregory, Apuron, ‘zero tolerance,’ and pontifical secrets

April 4, 2019 Catholic News Agency 10

By J.D. Flynn Washington D.C., Apr 4, 2019 / 04:12 pm (CNA).- Thursday morning, the Vatican announced the fates of two American archbishops: one has become the next Archbishop of Washington, and the other has […]

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Analysis: Gregory’s road to Washington

April 4, 2019 Catholic News Agency 15

By Ed Condon Washington D.C., Apr 4, 2019 / 04:40 am (CNA).- The appointment of Archbishop Wilton Gregory to succeed Cardinal Donald Wuerl brings an end to one of the most anticipated and drawn out […]

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Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Rabat

March 31, 2019 Catholic News Agency 11

Aboard the papal plane, Mar 31, 2019 / 08:45 pm (CNA).- Please read below for CNA’s full transcript of the pope’s March 31 in-flight press conference from Rabat to Rome: Pope Francis: I am thankful […]

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Cardinal Sarah: God never abandons His Church

March 28, 2019 Catholic News Agency 15

Vatican City, Mar 28, 2019 / 12:39 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Robert Sarah defended papal primacy and priestly celibacy, and called for unity among Catholics in the face of Church scandals and the moral crisis in […]

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Why do people kiss the pope’s ring?

March 27, 2019 Catholic News Agency 12

Loreto, Italy, Mar 27, 2019 / 02:23 pm (CNA).- The Vatican press office declined to comment after a video went viral this week showing the pope refusing to allow pilgrims to kiss his ring as […]

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