Archive for April 14, 2025
Surge in adults entering Church in England this Easter prompted by internet, tradition
Almost all English dioceses reported a significant increase in both catechumens and candidates at the Rite of Election at the... Read more
Pope Francis declares Sagrada Familia basilica architect Antoni Gaudí ‘venerable’
Pope Francis on Monday declared Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí “venerable,” bringing the designer of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica closer... Read more
In Holy Land on Palm Sunday, cardinal calls Christians to ‘hope against all hope’
On Palm Sunday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called on Christians in the Holy Land to “hope... Read more
Arkansas enacts religious freedom protections for adoptive parents, faith-based agencies
The Keep Kids First Act provides religious freedom protections to both prospective parents and faith-based adoption and foster care organizations. Read more
Trump issues Holy Week messages: ‘He is risen!’
President Donald Trump issued two messages on Palm Sunday recognizing the importance of the Holy Week leading up to Easter. Read more
UPDATE: Catholic leaders in Pennsylvania pray for governor after arson attack
“We should all be shocked at the reported act of arson at the residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his... Read more
Report reveals escalation of violence against Christians in the Holy Land
The report revealed a climate of hostility that, according to one of the study’s authors, Federica Sasso, only represents “the... Read more
PHOTOS: Nearly 20,000 celebrate Palm Sunday in Iraq’s ‘City of Hosanna’
Thousands of Christians gathered in Qaraqosh, Iraq, to welcome Christ as king and prince of peace as Holy Week began... Read more
U.S. senator introduces legislation to make Easter Monday a federal holiday
In a thread of posts on X, U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt explained why the day should be federally recognized, starting... Read more
Nikki Haley’s son, Nalin, becomes Catholic
Nalin Haley, the son of former U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley, was received into the Catholic Church on Palm Sunday. Read more
