2020 Year in Review in Pictures

The Register looks back at the year that was.

L to R: The beatifications of Father Michael McGivney and Carlo Acutis and the worldwide blessing with the Blessed Sacrament on March 27 were among the most memorable moments in a dark year due to the pandemic. (Photo: Tom Wehner/National Catholic Register; Daniel Ibanez/CNA; Vatican Media/National Catholic Register)

The Register has chronciled the major events of the year, from the pandemic to papal happenings.


Click on links to read about national, world and Vatican events.

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