Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Wilton Gregory

Abp. Gregory will be the first African American cardinal from the United States

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

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Cardinal Dolan calls for ‘the shield of faith’ to protect Armenian Christians

Coptic Orthodox bishop called for immediate cease-fire and guarantees of ‘the right for a safe existence and freedom of worship’

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

Barrett becomes the sixth Catholic on the current bench

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)