Archive for March 29, 2025

Launched in March 2025, St. Claret Maternity Center in the Nyabwina village serves the local region in the Sheema/Mbarara District of Uganda.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Inspired by John Paul II, Catholic maternal health organization celebrates 30 years

MaterCare International celebrates 30 years of supporting ethical maternal health care in developing regions around the globe, thanks to St.... Read more

Bishop Christian Carlassare (center), President Salva Kiir (left), and Dr. Riek Machar (right).?w=200&h=150

By ACI Africa

Bishop calls for peace in South Sudan as country’s first vice president reportedly arrested

Amid rising tensions in Africa’s youngest country and reports that the country’s first vice president was arrested, Bishop Christian Carlassare... Read more

Mural of Archbishop Oscar Romero,?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Nunciature in El Salvador issues correction for liturgical abuse

The apostolic nunciature in El Salvador issued a correction for irregularities during a Mass marking the 45th anniversary of the... Read more

Speakers present at the briefing presenting the report “Attacks on Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem” by the Rossing Center on March 27, 2025. From left to right: Hana Bendcowsky, director of the Jerusalem Center for Jewish-Christian Relations at the Rossing Center; Bernard Sabella, a retired professor of sociology; Federica Sasso (Rossing Center)), moderator, Hussam Elias, executive director of the project; and Jesuit Father David Neuhaus.?w=200&h=150

By Marinella Bandini

Christian communities in Israel face growing hostility, annual report reveals

On March 27, in Jerusalem, the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue presented findings from its annual report, “Attacks on... Read more

Pope Francis looks out at the crowd gathered below his hospital window at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on March 23, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’

Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message. Read more

Latest news

Pope Francis kisses a baby during his weekly general audience on May 10, 2023.

Pope Francis’ grandfatherly advice

Cardinal William Goh speaks during an interview with EWTN News on April 19, 2024, in Singapore.

Cardinal Goh: Pope Francis was dedicated to leading Church’s ‘new evangelization’

null

From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition

Attendees at the National Catholic Education Association 2024 Convention in Pittsburgh.

National Catholic Education Association to highlight artificial intelligence

Pope Francis speaks the Easter blessing “urbi et orbi” from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, April 20, 2025.

The final hours of Pope Francis: ‘Thank you for bringing me back to the Square’ 

Pope Francis is seen at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

Pope Francis in his own words: 12 key quotes that defined his 12-year pontificate

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

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Apr 22
Sts. Caius and Soter
Today's readings

TRENDING