Archive for June 29, 2024

“Sts. Peter and Paul,” Altar of St. Catherine (1465), Schwabach, Germany. Artist unknown.?w=200&h=150

By Rachel Lu

Peter the Apostle and Paul, the teacher of the Gentiles

Each man, in a different way, gathered together the one family of Christ and, revered together throughout the world, they... Read more

Pilgrims walk the Kansas Camino, which goes from Wichita to Father Emil Kapaun’s home parish in rural Pilsen, Kansas.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

8 ways to grow closer to God this summer

Summertime offers a chance to deepen our relationship with God, and there are many ways to do it. Here are... Read more

A 1775 painting of the fireworks over Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, painted by Jakob Philipp Hackert.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Vatican fireworks: A 500-year-old tradition for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

Each year on June 29, fireworks are launched from atop Castel Sant’Angelo in celebration of the co-patron saints of Rome,... Read more

A view of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher during the Easter Vigil, which was celebrated on the morning of Saturday, March 30, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Marina

Churches in Holy Land denounce ‘coordinated attack’ against Christians by Israeli authorities

The church leaders accuse local authorities of launching a “coordinated attack” against the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Read more

The Merrimack County Courthouse in  Concord, New Hampshire.?w=200&h=150

By Matt McDonald

New Hampshire teacher drove pregnant student to get an abortion

The student was at least 18 years old at the time and therefore under state law did not need the... Read more

Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital in Perrysburg, Ohio.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Ohio hospital system offers clarification on ‘medically necessary abortions’ report

A spokesperson for a major Catholic hospital system based in Ohio clarified to CNA this week that the system does... Read more

Pope Francis presides over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

‘Open the doors’ of the Church, Pope Francis implores on solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

The pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year... Read more