Pope Francis creates new cardinals at a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 5, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. The Vatican confirmed today that two …
Pope Francis appoints new Sistine Chapel Choir director
The Sistine Chapel Choir sings at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, May 6, 2012. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk. Pope Francis appointed a new director of the Sistine …
World Youth Day cross given to Portuguese youth ahead of international gathering
Young people hold the World Youth Day cross in Panama in January 2019. Credit: Vatican Media.
Pope Francis on Christ the King: Make choices with eternity in mind
Pope Francis waves during the Angelus Nov. 15, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. On Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make choices with …
Pope Francis encourages young economists to learn from the poor
Pope Francis in the Vatican’s apostolic library Nov. 11, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA. In a video message yesterday, Pope Francis encouraged young economists and entrepreneurs …
Vatican asks Instagram to investigate “Like” by Pope Francis’ account
Instagram Social Network Log In Screen. Credit: Antonio Salaverry/Shutterstock The Vatican said that no one in the Holy See “liked” a racy photograph while logged …
Weekly Newsletter 21st November 2020 (45)
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Pope Francis urges Passionists to help ‘the crucified of our age’
The symbol of the Passionists at the order’s motherhouse in Rome. Credit: Fr. Lawrence Lew OP. Pope Francis urged members of the Passionist order Thursday …
Reconstruction of blast-damaged Beirut church brings hope
The reconstruction of a church in Beirut severely damaged by the massive explosion that rocked the city this summer is a sign of hope to …
Elliott Report published – an independent review of the Catholic Church’s Safeguarding Structures and Arrangements
Image Source: CBCEW In October 2019, the Bishops commissioned an independent review of the Catholic Church’s Safeguarding Structures and Arrangements in England and Wales. Ian …
Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ Personal Statement on Safeguarding
Image Source: CBCEW Immediately preceding a virtual press conference on Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Bishops’ Conference President, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, …
CBCEW: Statement on Safeguarding
Image Credit: CBCEW Friday 20 November 2020 The account given in the IICSA Report of abuse known to be inflicted on children in the Catholic …
English bishops adjust liturgical translation, following concern of CDW
Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark says Mass at St. George’s Cathedral, Southwark. Credit: © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has decreed that …
Economy of Francesco speaker Jeffrey Sachs has advocated for contraception and ‘reproductive justice’
Jeffrey Sachs speaks on stage during 2018 Global Citizen Festival: Be The Generation in Central Park. Credit: Lev Radin/Shutterstock The Economy of Francesco summit kicked …
‘A simple priest of the Church’: Papal preacher prepares to be made a cardinal
Papal preacher Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa at the liturgy for the Lord’s Passion in St. Peter’s Basilica on Good Friday, March 30, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. …
Vatican bishop: Ethics committee will guide future investments
Bishop Nunzio Galantino in Rome, Feb. 18, 2014. Credit: Fabio Frustaci/ANSA. A Vatican bishop said this week that a committee of outside professionals is being …
Fatima shrine increases charitable outreach even as donations fall by half
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal. Credit: Kate Veik/CNA. In 2020, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal has lost …
Historic Roman Catholic churches ‘to see before you die’ go online
Image Credit: CBCEW Historic Roman Catholic churches and chapels have been given pride of place in a new feature on the National Churches Trust’s Explore …
Christian leaders challenge mandatory church closures during England’s second lockdown
Credit: Unsplash. A group of Christian leaders is challenging orders to shut down churches in England and Wales, saying the move violates religious freedom protections …
New book highlights St. John Paul II’s influence amid Cold War
Pope John Paul II in 1996. Credit: Vatican Media. A new book on St. John Paul II examines the relationship of the Polish pope with …