Letter from Benedict XVI reveals the ‘central motive’ for his resignation, biographer says
According to papal biographer Peter Seewald, chronic insomnia ultimately led to Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign in 2013. In his last letter to the ... Read More
Pope Francis congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on her platinum jubilee
Queen Elizabeth and senior members of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of Trooping the Colour in London yesterday (CNS/Hannah ... Read More
As Canada normalizes euthanasia, assisted suicide for mentally ill, doctors voice concerns
Last year, Canadian lawmakers approved legislation that expanded the eligibility for euthanasia and assisted suicide to the mentally ill, and now policymakers, doctors, and others ... Read More
Missionaries of Charity and 14 disabled children from Kabul arrive at Rome airport
Religious sisters from the Missionaries of Charity and 14 disabled children from an orphanage in Afghanistan arrived safely on Wednesday at Rome’s international airport. A ... Read More
Pope Francis meets actor who plays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’
"The Chosen" actor Jonathan Roumie meets Pope Francis (right) at the Vatican on Aug. 11./ Vatican Media/CNA The actor who plays Jesus in the internet ... Read More
Catholic health care giant Ascension to mandate coronavirus vaccines for employees
The Catholic health care network Ascension will mandate coronavirus vaccination for its employees, physicians, volunteers, and vendors. It cited a need for more action to ... Read More
Canadian bishops, indigenous leaders to meet with Pope
Photographer: Bohumil Petrik/Catholic News Agency Washington DC (CNA) - Some Canadian bishops, along with indigenous leaders, will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in ... Read More