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Los Angeles, Calif., Dec 23, 2019 / 11:07 am (CNA).- The true story of Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic woman who helped smuggle thousands of Jewish children out of the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw during World War II, will feature in a new historical thriller film produced by and starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot. Gadot,… Read More »

Camden, N.J., Dec 23, 2019 / 07:19 am (CNA).- Affordable housing is a problem for many Americans, but for the low-income residents of Camden, a Catholic non-profit is working hard to make sure they have the budgeting skills, the life skills, and the community connections to become homeowners—and to stay that way. “Anyone can work… Read More »

Rome, Italy, Dec 23, 2019 / 03:43 am (CNA).- The partial destruction of Notre Dame basilica earlier this year elicited mourning from Catholics and non-Catholic alike. But it is not the first time an iconic basilica has endured flames – and been rebuilt for worshippers and pilgrims. Nearly two centuries ago, during a hot July night,… Read More »

Denver, Colo., Dec 22, 2019 / 04:01 pm (CNA).- When John O’Brien was in high school, his father, while only in his forties, was admitted to an assisted living facility because of Pick's disease, a rare disorder similar to Alzheimer's. "I spent many nights of my high school days and my college days spending time… Read More »

Rome, Italy, Dec 22, 2019 / 01:10 pm (CNA).- Since its founding in 1941, 33 priests of the Legionaries of Christ committed sexual abuse of minors, victimizing 175 children, according to a report of an internal commission released Saturday. “The commission did not address the issue of abuse of power and conscience, nor has it… Read More »

Vatican City, Dec 22, 2019 / 08:23 am (CNA).- Pope Francis Sunday attended a party with the children and families receiving treatment and help at the Vatican's 98-year-old free health clinic. “Giving children joy is a really great thing,” he said Dec. 22, greeting around 300 sick children and their families. “Also, when parents know… Read More »

Vatican City, Dec 22, 2019 / 05:00 am (CNA).- Since a new decade begins Jan. 1, CNA offers a look back at some of the men and women named saints or blesseds during the last ten years. 2011 Blessed Hermann Lange, Eduard Müller and Johannes Prassek, priests martyred under the Nazi regime:   2012 St.… Read More »

Vatican City, Dec 22, 2019 / 04:57 am (CNA).- In a difficult situation, St. Joseph put his whole trust in God and was obedient, an example for all Catholics to imitate, Pope Francis said during the Angelus Sunday. St. Joseph “does not preach, does not speak, but tries to do the will of God; and… Read More »

Vatican City, Dec 21, 2019 / 04:20 pm (CNA).- In recent weeks, CNA has been covering a Vatican financial scandal involving a multi-million-dollar investment fund, money donated by Catholics to support charity and Vatican ministries, and a pair of banks linked to money-laundering and bribery allegations. The financial scandal is one of several unfolding at… Read More »

Vatican City, Dec 21, 2019 / 07:54 am (CNA).- Pope Francis Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of the College of Cardinals and declared that the position will now have a five-year term limit with the possibility of renewal. Previously, cardinal dean, considered “first among equals,” was a life position. Pope… Read More »