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Pope Francis interacted with an energetic crowd of 65,000 young adults and catechists at Martyrs' Stadium in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Feb. 2, 2023.

Pope Francis to Congolese Youth: Prayer is Your Secret Weapon for Peace

Pope Francis on Thursday interacted with an enthusiastic crowd of 65,000 young people and adults, some of whom traveled days to be present for the papal visit.

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The coffin of Cardinal George Pell lies in state at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney on Feb. 1. Cardinal Pell died in Rome in January at the age of 81.

Steady Stream of Mourners Throng Cardinal Pell’s Australia Vigil

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A Day of Light: Candlemas Celebrates the Light of the World

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The Cat’s Out of the Bag Now, With the Synod on Synodality

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Then-Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego poses during a meeting Aug. 27 at the Holy See Press Office ahead of being appointed cardinal by Pope Francis in a ceremony later that day at the Vatican.

Cardinal McElroy, ‘Inclusion’ and Catholicism

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After being acquitted of federal charges by a jury in Philadelphia on Monday, Jan. 30, Mark Houck embraces and kisses his wife, Ryan-Marie Houck. Also with Houck are his son Mark Houck Jr., 14, and his daughter, Ava Houck, 12.

Acquitted Pro-Life Activist Mark Houck Reveals Details of ‘Reckless’ FBI Raid and Says He Will Press Charges

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Pope Francis waves as he arrives at the N'djili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on January 31, 2023. - Pope Francis landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, hailing his beautiful trip to Africa as he comes bearing a message of peace to the conflict-torn nation, before heading to troubled neighbour South Sudan.

Precious Periphery: Pope Francis’ Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage to South Sudan

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Vandalism at a Heartbeat of Miami pregnancy center in Hialeah, Florida, July 3, 2022.

Disparity in Abortion-Related Prosecutions Frustrates Pro-Life Leaders

Matthew McDonald Nation

Cardinal Willem Eijk, shown speaking at a press conference at Friezenkerk, the Dutch Church near St. Peter's Square, on Oct. 23, 2015, told the Register this mont, ‘Christ has become a virtually unknown figure to most Dutch people today.’

The ‘Pastoral Council’ and the Collapse of the Catholic Faith in the Netherlands

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A scene from the trailer for the new documentary 'Dead Name.'

‘Dead Name’ — the Transgender Issue Affects Parents and the Whole Family

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Young people from eastern Congo lay down the machetes and knives used to kill their families at the foot of Christ’s cross to symbolize their forgiveness in a moving encounter with Pope Francis during his trip to the country Feb. 1, 2023.

Pope Francis ‘Left Without Words’ After Children’s Shocking Stories of Violence in Eastern Congo

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The Class of 2014 at St. Mary’s Central in Bismarck, North Dakota, includes four graduates who pursued religious life. Others have pursued holy marriages.

‘Holiness Breeds Holiness When Hearts Are Open’: Vocations Sprout at Catholic High School in North Dakota

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Costa Rican Priest Shares His Journey From Intelligence Agent to the Catholic Priesthood

Father Guillén, 52, said that he responded to God’s call when he was 24.

CNA Staff World February 2, 2023

Cardinal Dolan Criticizes Biden Administration for Trying to Force Employers to Cover Contraception

Biden officials say women need free contraception.

Matt McDonald/CNA Nation February 2, 2023

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Head of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Contradicts Biden’s Claims About Taxpayer Funded Abortions

Archbishop Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, also said public funding of abortion undermines the religious freedom of Catholics.

Matt McDonald/CNA Nation February 2, 2023

On his second day in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, Feb. 1, 2023, Pope Francis listened to the stories of victims of violence from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-ridden eastern region.

Pope Francis to Congolese Charities: ‘It’s Not Philanthropy, But Faith’

The Pope emphasized that charity, in the Christian sense, is about raising people ‘back up to their dignity’ rather than treating those in need like statistics.

Tyler Arnold/CNA Vatican February 1, 2023

Father Georges Lemaître is shown in the Feb. 14, 1964, broadcast.

Belgian Television Station Rediscovers Lost Interview With Priest Who Developed Big Bang Theory

VRT television channel found the video among its archives late last year.

CNA Staff World February 1, 2023

Millions gather in Manila for Pope Francis' closing Mass on Jan. 18, 2015.

Biggest Papal Masses Ever: How Does Today’s Mass in the DRC Compare?

Pope Francis celebrated Mass in French, the official language of DRC, and Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and by millions of speakers across Central Africa.

Jonah McKeown/CNA World February 1, 2023