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The dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega on April 13, 2023, expelled from Nicaragua three nuns who were running a home for the elderly.

Dictatorship in Nicaragua expels three nuns who were serving the elderly

Apr 14, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

In a new attack against the Catholic Church, the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega expelled three nuns from Nicaragua. Read more

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Supreme Court temporarily lifts restrictions on abortion pill as it considers case

Apr 14, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Supreme Court on Friday placed a five-day suspension on all abortion pill restrictions ordered by lower courts. Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington.

Catholic bishops back federal court ruling against ‘lethal’ abortion drug

Apr 14, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The U.S. Catholic bishops have praised a federal court’s action to restore limits on the use of the abortion drug... Read more

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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban signed into law, won’t go into effect until court decision

Apr 14, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Even though the bill passed, the law cannot be enacted unless the Florida Supreme Court upholds the state’s current 15-week... Read more

Easter Sunday Mass on April 9, 2023, was held for the first time in 10 months at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria.

Nigerian Catholic church attacked on Pentecost Sunday last year resumes public worship

Apr 14, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

A parish church in Nigeria that was attacked on Pentecost Sunday last year reopened for Easter Sunday Mass on April... Read more

In response to the long wait times to enter St. Peter's Basilica, those who wish to enter for Mass, confession, or adoration can now do so via a special "prayer entrance" immediately to the right of the barricades to enter through the metal detectors on the right side of the piazza.

St. Peter’s Basilica introduces new ‘prayer entrance’ amid influx of tourism

Apr 14, 2023

By Courtney Mares

In light of the influx of tourists, the Vatican has introduced a separate “prayer entrance” for those who want to... Read more

Migrants in Mexico

Miami archbishop says Florida immigration bill criminalizes ‘empathy’ toward the undocumented

Apr 14, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

A representative of all eight of Florida’s bishops testified against the bill last month, saying that such a law would... Read more

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North American synod focuses on abuse scandals, inclusivity, and a ‘missionary’ Church

Apr 14, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Here is what was on the minds of Catholics who participated in the North American phase of the Catholic Church’s... Read more

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Canada’s assisted suicide guidance for docs: ‘virtual’ assessments, and don’t tell patient’s family 

Apr 14, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The Canadian government released new guidance for doctors that critics say will do more harm than good. Read more

Christ of Peace statue in Mexico.

Largest statue of Christ in Mexico dedicated on Easter Sunday

Apr 13, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

The monumental sculpture which sits atop a pedestal measures 108 feet high, which makes it the largest of its kind... Read more

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel on the New England Campus of Thomas Aquinas College sustained an April 9, 2023, fire causing thousands of dollars in damages.

An Easter miracle? Newly renovated chapel survives early morning blaze

Apr 13, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Although the church suffered extensive damage, its structure remained stable, something that Father Greg Markey believes was the work of... Read more

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Dictatorship in Nicaragua confiscates monastery and arrests 20 people during Holy Week

Apr 13, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Trappist sisters of Nicaragua, who left the country in February, reported that the government told the bishop of Juigalpa... Read more

Knock Shrine is the site of of an apparition of Mary, the Mother of God; St. Joseph, her spouse; and St. John the Evangelist in 1879.

Biden to visit Our Lady of Knock, Irish site of Marian apparition

Apr 13, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

During President Joe Biden’s four-day trip to Ireland, he plans to visit Our Lady of Knock in Knock, County Mayo. Read more

At the age of 27, Ben Ferencz was assigned to prosecute the Einsatzgruppen (mobile killing units) trial, in which 22 former commanders were charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.

‘No one is to be treated as subhuman’: Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz dies at age 103

Apr 13, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Ben Ferencz secured the convictions of 22 Nazis for the murder of 1 million Jews during World War II. He... Read more

Pope Francis greets an elderly couple at his general audience on Jan. 11, 2023

Vatican announces date and theme for 2023 World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

Apr 13, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The annual event, which happens around the feast day of Sts. Anne and Joachim, will take its theme this year... Read more

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Biden administration to appeal to Supreme Court over ruling restricting access to abortion pills

Apr 13, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The administration plans to issue an emergency appeal after a federal appeals court allowed a Texas judge’s ruling to severely... Read more

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Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Thousands expected at national shrine Mass, airing on EWTN

Apr 13, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

EWTN will air live coverage of the Sunday Mass at the shrine beginning at noon EST. Bishop Bernard Shlesinger of... Read more

Vandalism at a Heartbeat of Miami pregnancy center in Hialeah, Florida, July 3, 2022.

Will lawsuits expose ‘Jane’s Revenge’? Alleged Florida vandals on the defense

Apr 13, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Florida lawsuits may uncover more details about the radical pro-abortion group, with alleged perpetrators facing substantial legal penalties. Read more

Maeve Nota vandalized St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, in June 2022.

Biden DOJ recommends no jail time for attack on Catholic church in Washington state

Apr 13, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The damage at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, amounted to more than $30,000. Read more

Megamissions 2023.

More than 20,000 missionaries from 24 countries evangelized the world during Holy Week

Apr 12, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Missionary Youth and Family went on “Megamissions” this Holy Week with more than 20,000 missionaries evangelizing various places around the... Read more