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History and Nationalism
With the passing of Pope Francis, commentators began the long debate over his legacy and place in history. I will refrain from such speculation, wishing simply to begin this column …
Year: 2025
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Caritas, Catholic Relief Services see mission ‘continuity and renewal’ with Pope Leo
Cardinal-elect Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi during an interview CNA on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Rome. / Credit: EWTN News Vatican City, May 10, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). The election …
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Appearances can be deceiving: Lessons from the life of Saint Damien de Veuster
While Father Damien de Veuster had become somewhat famous by the time of his death, not everyone agreed that he was a holy man. His bishop scoffed at the suggestion …
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Who are the Augustinians? A look at Pope Leo XIV’s religious order
St. Augustine is the patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians, and a number of cities and dioceses. / Credit: Attributed to Gerard Seghers, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons CNA Staff, …
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Pope Leo: A pope is nothing more than a humble servant
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect and nourish the faithful and to help bring God’s …
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German cardinal on American pope: ‘I didn’t expect it’ but sees hope for synodality clarity
Cardinal Rainer Woelki arrives at the Vatican on March 5, 2013. / InterMirifica.net CNA Newsroom, May 10, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki has candidly confessed he …
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Saturday of the Third Week of Easter
Reading I Acts 9:31-42 The Church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. She was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with …
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Americans in St. Peter’s Square celebrate historic election of Pope Leo XIV
Americans gather in St. Peter’s Square on May 8, 2025, to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican …
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Villanova University: the pope’s alma mater
null / Credit: Kelleher photography/Shutterstock CNA Staff, May 9, 2025 / 17:58 pm (CNA). Before he was pope, he was a math major at a Catholic liberal arts university in …
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Indian, Pakistani cardinals seen leaving St. Peter’s Basilica together ahead of conclave
Crowds of the faithful fill St. Peter’s Square awaiting smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 / Credit: EWTN News Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 9, 2025 / …