Archive for March 17, 2025

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Aug. 10, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Patrick J. Passmore

Northern Ireland’s police service faces anti-Catholic discrimination cases

The cases come 23 years after the force was established to create a new start for policing after years of... Read more

Attendees visit vendors at the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia’s 2025 “From Inclusion to Belonging Conference” on March 25, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

‘From Inclusion to Belonging’ conference welcomes Catholics with disabilities

The “From Inclusion to Belonging Conference” focused on plans for the future as those with disabilities prepare for adult life... Read more

At dawn on March 17, 2025, a group of Christians gather around St. Patrick’s grave in Downpatrick, County Down, in Ireland to pray the Lord’s Prayer 100 times for peace and unity.?w=200&h=150

By Patrick J. Passmore

Christians pray 100 Our Fathers at St. Patrick’s grave in Ireland for peace and unity

It was the third year in a row that friends and strangers from all walks of life joined together in... Read more

While Church leaders are yet to comment, ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, has confirmed media reports that tensions have increased between Ethiopia and Eritrea of late, resulting in rumors of war.?w=200&h=150

By ACI Africa

Situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region ‘unstable’; Church leaders yet to comment

A source has told ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, that “experts” in Ethiopia are warning of a war... Read more

Cathedral of Managua, Nicaragua.?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens monitoring of Catholic priests

The regime is now keeping Catholic priests under surveillance, checking their cellphones, and demanding weekly reports on their activities. Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

UPDATE: Wichita Catholic church vandalized with hate speech; federal authorities investigating

According to the Wichita Police Department, officers responded to a reported burglary at St. Patrick Parish on the morning of... Read more

Daiana Guspero and Massimiliano Varrese dance tango in the plaza outside Gemelli Hospital on March 16, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Dancers dedicate tango to Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital

Tango enthusiasts, the emblematic dance of Pope Francis’ homeland, gathered in front of Gemelli Hospital on Sunday to express their... Read more

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The earth, photographed by the crew of Apollo 8 in December 1968.

Earth Day: 10 quotes from Pope Francis on creation, care for the environment

Pope Francis' hands are seen as his body lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, Monday, April 21, 2025.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis funeral announced for Saturday

Pope Francis meets with the United States bishops at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 23, 2015.

Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States

The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican officials paying their respects before his transfer to St. Peter's Basilica for public veneration, Monday, April 21, 2025.

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis after his death

The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican officials paying their respects before his transfer to St. Peter's Basilica for public veneration on April 22, 2025. The mortal remains of Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23.

Pope Francis to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica following Saturday funeral

Cardinal Kevin Farrell on May 2, 2017.

Who is Cardinal Farrell, the camerlengo and a key figure in the papal transition?

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra preside over the sealing of the papal apartment at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, Monday, April 21, 2025.

Pope Francis’ death: Vatican holds first step in papal funeral rites

Religious sisters gather to pray the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025.

PHOTOS: Thousands gather for rosary in St. Peter’s Square after death of Pope Francis

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 21, 2025. President Trump signed a proclamation at the event ordering flags to be flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis,” who died Monday. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset.

UPDATE: Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome

Pope Francis arrives at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

U.S bishops mourn Pope Francis’ death, recall his ‘pastoral’ legacy

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