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LEGO announces new architecture set of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Feb 3, 2024 / 08:00 am LEGO has announced a new architecture set for 2024: Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral. The nearly 4,400-piece set is ready to hit shelves on June 1 and will be priced at $229.99. The iconic landmark will be joining sets such …
Director Martin Scorsese confirms completion of script for ‘A Life of Jesus’

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jan 15, 2024 / 07:00 am Oscar winner Martin Scorsese recently confirmed that a script for his new movie, “A Life of Jesus,” is now finished. In an interview with The Los Angeles Times on Jan. 8, Scorsese said he co-wrote the screenplay with critic and filmmaker …
Pilgrims walking Camino de Santiago broke record in 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jan 3, 2024 / 16:00 pm Pilgrims walking the famous Camino de Santiago have reached a new record. In 2023, nearly half a million people from around the world hiked this historic route. According to the statistics released by the pilgrims office, 446,035 pilgrims arrived at the …
Where does the ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ Christmas Eve tradition come from?

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Dec 24, 2023 / 07:00 am There are numerous Christmas Eve traditions families around the world take part in, whether it’s watching a certain movie together, baking cookies for Santa, opening one present before going to bed, or eating a specific meal for dinner. The …
During fundraiser, priest makes ‘longest shot ever by a priest on a playground’

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Dec 16, 2023 / 08:00 am Father Jarett Konrade, pastor of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Beloit, Kansas, made an impressive basketball shot recently during a fundraiser, landing him on the “Images of the Week” for “EWTN News In Depth.” Two years …
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Dec 13, 2023 / 04:45 am St. Lucy’s Day, also known as Lucia Day, is a traditional Swedish celebration filled with children in costumes, elaborate processions, and Swedish treats — all honoring the beloved saint. St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated by the Catholic …
Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 25, 2023 / 08:00 am This year, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence from Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Feb. 2, 2024, the feast of the Presentation in the Temple of Our …
On assassination anniversary, Catholics reflect on JFK’s faith and life

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 22, 2023 / 05:00 am Nov. 22, 1963, was a day of mourning for the United States as President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Now, 60 years later, Catholics continue to look back at his life and legacy and the role his faith played …
‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2023 / 15:06 pm On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will be shown exclusively in theaters Dec. 12–17. “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night” weaves “The Messengers,” a Christmas special …
7 ways to participate in day of prayer and fasting called for by Pope Francis

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Oct 26, 2023 / 07:00 am Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Friday, Oct. 27. At the end of his general audience on Oct. 18, Pope Francis said the 27th will be …