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By Becky Derks with G. Galazka, CNA and CNS photos Cardinal: Pandemic may have accelerated secularization of Europe by 10 years In an interview with L’Osservatore Romano September 2, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg said he believed the number of Catholics going to church would decrease as a result of COVID-19. Asked whether he thought [...]

By Becky Derks with G. Galazka, CNA and CNS photos Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, clearing the way for his beatification. While the Vatican announced May 27 that Pope Francis had [...]

By Becky Derks with G. Galazka, CNA and CNS photos Pope approves foundation promoting example, works of Pope John Paul I Pope Francis approved the establishment of the John Paul I Vatican Foundation to preserve and promote the writings, thinking, example and study of “The Smiling Pope.” The Pope also appointed as the foundation president Cardinal [...]

By Becky Derks with G. Galazka, CNA and CNS photos Dominican Priest, Microbiologist Sees Hope for Possible Coronavirus Treatment In a recent blog post, Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., S.T.D, Ph.D., said he sees reason to hope that the drug hydroxychloroquine could be used to treat the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Austriaco is a professor of biology and [...]