Archive for February 6, 2022

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By CNA Staff

St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the poster child for romantic love

In most stores in the weeks leading up to St. Valentine’s day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink... Read more

Two women enjoy the Saint Kateri Rosary Walk, still under construction in Gallup, N.M.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Olivera

This Catholic summer internship combines prayer, traditional construction in the southwest US

A summer internship program in the Diocese of Gallup aims to provide college-aged Catholic men spiritual formation and hands-on experience... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his weekly Angelus message on Feb. 6, 2022?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Jesus wants to enter our emptiness

When all your efforts feel futile and empty, Jesus wants to be close to you, Pope Francis said on Sunday. Read more

Pope Francis greets families after the general audience on Feb. 2, 2022?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Rayan, the boy stuck in a well in Morocco, shows beauty of ‘saints next door’

When a five-year-old boy was stuck in a well in Morocco for four days, thousands of onlookers gathered to cheer... Read more

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