CNA Staff, May 18, 2020 / 12:30 pm (CNA).- An English bishop died Monday after contracting the coronavirus. The Archdiocese of Liverpool said that Bishop Vincent Malone, 88, died on the morning of May 18 at the Royal Liverpool Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. He is at least the fourth bishop to

Vatican City, May 17, 2020 / 12:30 pm (CNA).- The emergency caused by coronavirus has made the situation of many vulnerable people even more precarious; it has also highlighted that immigrants are essential to the fabric of our society, Cardinal Michael Czerny says. The cardinal also urged local solutions to address the needs of immigrant

Denver, Colo., May 17, 2020 / 06:21 am (CNA).- After a pornography tycoon donated millions to an international abortion group, one non-profit youth initiative warned of a dangerous link between the two industries. Lindsay Fay, a mission team manager for The Culture Project, highlighted the connection between pornography and abortion. She told CNA that while

Vatican City, May 17, 2020 / 05:09 am (CNA).- Pope Francis Sunday recalled the 100th anniversary of the birth of St. Pope John Paul II, saying his predecessor is remembered “with much affection and gratitude.” “From heaven he continues to intercede for the People of God and peace in the world,” Francis said, noting that

CNA Staff, May 17, 2020 / 05:00 am (CNA).- Pro-life groups in Ecuador say that United Nations aid to combat the coronavirus pandemic should not require access to abortion as a condition for assistance. On April 30, Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Relations and Human Mobility confirmed it had presented to the United Nations a $46.4

CNA Staff, May 16, 2020 / 12:00 pm (CNA).- The Polish bishops’ conference is encouraging the faithful to participate in a social media campaign to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pope St. John Paul II on Monday. Pope St. John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice,

Vatican City, May 16, 2020 / 09:52 am (CNA).- The coronavirus emergency is also causing a food-related crisis, Vatican officials said Saturday, encouraging people to do their small part to help those who are going hungry. “What happens now with the coronavirus crisis is it is increasing food-related problems,” Fr. Augusto Zampini-Davies said during a

Vatican City, May 16, 2020 / 04:34 am (CNA).- The only cure for worldliness is faith in Jesus Christ and in his death and resurrection, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Saturday. “There is one thing that does not tolerate worldliness: the scandal of the cross. It does not tolerate it,” the pope said

Denver Newsroom, May 16, 2020 / 03:00 am (CNA).- An American documentarian says her work is the fruit of a divine calling that began with an encounter with Pope St. John Paul II. She said she hopes her films will help others grow close to Christ. Her most recent film, a documentary on the life

CNA Staff, May 15, 2020 / 03:01 pm (CNA).- At least 100 babies recently born to surrogate mothers are now “stranded” in Ukraine, as coronavirus restrictions prevent them from leaving the country. Ukraine is one of the few countries that allows foreigners to use their women as surrogate mothers. As a result, there are at