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New study shows that now almost two-thirds of US Catholics believe in Real Presence
By Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 29, 2023 / 18:05 pm A new study shows that almost two-thirds of adult Catholics in the United States believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, a significantly different result from the often-cited 2019 Pew Research study that suggested only one-third …
Catholic gym trains members to become ‘warriors against the evil one’
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Sep 29, 2023 / 08:00 am In 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic and a storm wreaked damage on his town of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Joe Enabnit opened St. Michael Barbell Club in what he calls “a leap of faith.” The gym’s mission is “to make strength training …
Indianapolis Colts owner donates $5 million to Catholic Charities to honor cousin, a nun
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Sep 28, 2023 / 11:41 am Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts football team, announced this week that he is donating $5 million to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago in honor of his late cousin, Sister Joyce Dura. Irsay, a billionaire businessman who grew …
The three great archangels of the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
By Daniel Payne Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 29, 2023 / 04:00 am Many Catholics can, at the drop of a hat, recite the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel — the famous petition to that venerable saint to “defend us in battle” and “cast into hell Satan.” In the culture of …
Celebrations planned for 30th anniversary of Vatican Observatory’s Arizona telescope
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Sep 29, 2023 / 09:00 am The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT) on Mount Graham in southern Arizona celebrated its 30th anniversary this month, and the observatory has several days worth of celebrations planned for this weekend. The VATT is a relatively recent extension of the Vatican Observatory, which has roots …
Pope Francis Prayer Intention for October 2023
For the Synod We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.
A Christmas message in September: How ‘Good King Wenceslas’ inspired his people to follow God
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 28, 2023 / 10:18 am Wenceslaus I is known by many titles: king, warrior, saint. Yet he is by far most popularly known as “Good King Wenceslas” in one of the most beloved Christmas carols of the 20th century. During his time, he was …
Pope Francis names Steubenville bishop as auxiliary bishop of Detroit
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Sep 28, 2023 / 08:40 am Pope Francis transferred Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of Steubenville, Ohio, to the Archdiocese of Detroit on Thursday to serve as an auxiliary bishop. Monforton, 60, is originally from Detroit and will assist 74-year-old Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit in the …
New book explores J.R.R. Tolkien’s faith and how it imbued his work
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Sep 26, 2023 / 14:50 pm Most people are likely aware — at least vaguely — that J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” was Catholic. Fewer, perhaps, know how seriously he took his faith, in a time and place …
Cardinal Dolan says Biden ‘doesn’t take my calls’ on migrant crisis in New York City
By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Sep 26, 2023 / 16:08 pm Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, said in an interview that President Joe Biden is ignoring his calls about the “tragic, broken” migrant system in the U.S., which has landed tens of thousands of migrants and refugees in …
