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Vatican City, Feb 1, 2020 / 09:46 am (CNA).- There are always things which seem hopeless if seen with the eyes of the world, which is why those in religious life must stay close to the Lord every day, Pope Francis said Saturday. “Here is the secret: never to alienate oneself from the Lord, who… Read More »

Washington D.C., Feb 1, 2020 / 08:00 am (CNA).- A new mobile app aiming to foster community among Catholic young adults will launch in the next month, coming first to the Washington, D.C., area.  The app, called Koin, is named after the Greek word Koinonia, which means “Christian communion,” co-creator Eric Niehaus told CNA. Once it… Read More »

New Haven, Conn., Jan 31, 2020 / 07:11 pm (CNA).- The Knights of Columbus has announced a major revision to its longtime initiation ceremonies and for the first time will open them to the public, saying the changes are needed to become more appealing to prospective members and to respond to a “crisis” in church… Read More »

Vatican City, Jan 31, 2020 / 06:49 pm (CNA).- During a recent trip to Rome with other bishops from his region, Bishop Mark Seitz asked Pope Francis to continue praying for the victims and families of those affected by the Aug. 3, 2019 shooting at an El Paso Walmart, which killed 22 people and injured… Read More »

Kaduna, Nigeria, Jan 31, 2020 / 11:13 am (CNA).- Three of the seminarians kidnapped earlier this month in northwestern Nigeria have been released safely by their captors, an official at Good Shepherd Seminary announced Friday. One of the seminarians who was abducted Jan. 8 remains at large. Fr. Joel Usman, registrar of the seminary in… Read More »

Washington D.C., Jan 31, 2020 / 11:00 am (CNA).- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the new chair of the National Review Board, a lay advisory body to the bishops on the protection of children and youth. Suzanne Healy was appointed Thursday by USCCB president Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, to succeed… Read More »

Vatican City, Jan 31, 2020 / 10:30 am (CNA).- Grandparents can play a pivotal role in ensuring that the faith is passed on to their grandchildren in secularized societies, Pope Francis said Friday. “God has a large population of grandparents throughout the world … They are the indispensable link in educating children and young people… Read More »

Washington D.C., Jan 31, 2020 / 07:30 am (CNA).- A new partnership is aiming to expand training for medical professionals on how to identify and assist victims of human trafficking.  Global Strategic Operatives for the Eradication of Human Trafficking (Global Strategic Operatives) announced a new collaboration and partnership with the Selah Way Foundation, a global… Read More »

Philadelphia, Pa., Jan 31, 2020 / 03:19 am (CNA).- A new sacrament formation program for the deaf and hard of hearing is offering adult catechetical information in American Sign Language. Designed by Ascension Press, Hands of Grace: The Catholic Sacraments in American Sign Language became available on Jan. 6. It was developed by Father Sean… Read More »

Richmond, Va., Jan 30, 2020 / 12:15 pm (CNA).- Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Catholic, cast the tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to pass a bill to liberalize abortion access in the commonwealth.  Senate Bill 733 received 20 votes in favor and 20 votes against on Jan. 29. Virginia’s state Senate is composed of 21… Read More »