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Pope Francis donates ventilators and ultrasounds to coronavirus-hit Brazil

Vatican City, Aug 17, 2020 / 10:10 am (CNA).- Pope Francis has donated ventilators and ultrasound scanners to hospitals in coronavirus-ravaged Brazil. In a Aug. 17 press statement, papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski said that 18 Dräger intensive care ventilators and six Fuji portable ultrasound scanners would be shipped to Brazil on the pope’s behalf.… Read More »

Pope Francis: Be witnesses to the experience of God’s beauty

Vatican City, Aug 17, 2020 / 08:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis invited participants in an annual Catholic festival Monday to join him “in witnessing to the experience of the beauty of God.” In a message on behalf of the pope for this year’s Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in Rimini, Italy, Vatican secretary of state… Read More »

On eve of DNC, Interfaith Welcome Service stresses unity

CNA Staff, Aug 16, 2020 / 01:44 pm (CNA).- Ahead of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, an Interfaith Welcome Service on Sunday offered prayers, reflections, and a call for unity. Like the rest of the convention, the service was held virtually, due to public health concerns surrounding large gatherings during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The… Read More »

Pope Francis calls for justice and dialogue in Belarus 

Vatican City, Aug 16, 2020 / 06:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis offered a prayer for Belarus Sunday asking for respect for justice and dialogue following a week of violent clashes over the disputed presidential election. “I carefully follow the post-electoral situation in this country and appeal for dialogue, the rejection of violence and respect for… Read More »

Cincinnati cathedral elevated to minor basilica

CNA Staff, Aug 15, 2020 / 12:19 pm (CNA).- The Archdiocese of Cincinnati announced Saturday that Pope Francis has granted the title of Minor Basilica to the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary this fall. St. Peter in Chains is the oldest cathedral that was built as a cathedral… Read More »

Pope Francis: Mary’s Assumption was a 'giant leap for mankind'

Vatican City, Aug 15, 2020 / 06:10 am (CNA).- On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was an infinitely greater achievement than man’s first steps on the moon. “When man set foot on the moon, he said a phrase that became famous: ‘That’s… Read More »