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Pope Francis gives a thumbs up gesture from his window at Gemelli Hospital in Rome during his first public appearance in weeks on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery

Apr 1, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

In an April 1 update about the 88-year-old pontiff’s continued recovery, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ condition... Read more

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The choir, clergy and guests stand during the ceremony to mark the reopening of Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral on Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. After five years of restoration, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened its doors to the world in the presence of Emmanuel Macron and around 50 heads of state, including President-elect Donald Trump, invited for the occasion.

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Students from local schools lead the Colorado March for Life at the state capitol on April 11, 2025.

More than 3,500 gather for Colorado March for Life

Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback speaks to EWTN News Nightly Anchor Mark Irons on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Former ambassador Sam Brownback praises Trump's religious freedom pick: 'It's in his DNA'

Pope Francis kneels in prayer before the revered Marian icon "Salus Populi Romani" at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, April 12, 2025.

Pope Francis makes prayerful visit to Marian basilica before Holy Week

Seminarians live active lives, balancing prayer, studies, fraternity, and exercise. The Nazareth House provides seminarians with a healthy space to recreate, pray, cook, and share meals together.

University of Mary and Diocese of Phoenix launch first-ever Catholic seminary in Arizona

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Vatican announces theme for 2025 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

The exterior of St. Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham.

Gothic Revival cathedral in Nottingham to shine again with historic grant

Pope Francis greets visitors at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Pope Francis calls on university students to proclaim Christ’s Gospel

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Traffickers pose as Christian missionaries in Thailand to entrap victims

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