Catholic Church

The Failings and the Surprising Virtues of the Vatican II Priests

monsignor joseph t. donnelly, 75, is retiring after eighteen years as the pastor of sacred heart church in southbury, connecticut. he was my...
Wolfgang

Colorado bishops to restore Sunday Mass obligation on Pentecost

the sunday mass obligation will be restored for catholics in the state of colorado next month, unless sickness or another grave reason preve...
CNA Staff

Pope Francis: Christ’s wounds shower ‘mercy upon our misery’

at every mass we adore and kiss christ’s wounded and risen body in the eucharist, a channel of his mercy, pope francis said on divine mercy ...
Hannah Brockhaus

Prince Philip at the Speed of War

prince philip in military uniform, 9 november 1947. (fox photos/hulton archive/getty images) the life and times of a thoroughly modern royal...
Nathan Morley

Remembering Prince Philip

fr michael halsall of the personal ordinariate of our lady of walsingham reflects on the life and times of the duke of edinburgh, hrh prince...
Michael Halsall

RIP Prince Philip, 1921-2021

prince philip / getty images prince philip, duke of edinburgh, died today at the age of 99. "it is with deep sorrow that her majesty the que...
The Catholic Herald

Controversial Swiss theologian Hans Küng dies

the influential and controversial swiss theologian hans küng died tuesday at the age of 93. the german catholic church’s official website sa...
Catholic News Agency

One year later: How D.C. Catholic Charities is serving the most vulnerable during COVID-19

washington d.c., apr 5, 2021 / 07:00 am mt (cna).- a year after the coronavirus pandemic forced closures of businesses and sent the national...
Matt Hadro

When Enough Is Enough

pope francis and cardinal becciu, undated file photo ©vatican media john allen is right. in his easter column at crux , he says the vatican ...
Christopher Altieri

'Let us set ourselves to know the Lord.'

an easter reflection by cardinal vincent nichols on easter sunday last year, i led a broadcast service of prayer. looking back, i recall its...
Archbishop Vincent Nichols