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Pope Francis to write meditations for Good Friday Way of the Cross for the first time
The reflection will be based on the theme “In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross.” Read more
Baltimore archbishop calls for prayers after catastrophic bridge collapse
Archbishop William Lori called for prayers after a container strip struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore City, leading... Read more
Government restrictions on religion reach ‘peak levels’ in latest Pew global survey
Overall, China, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, and Algeria topped the report’s list of countries with “very high” government restrictions. Read more
Illinois diocese creates Boy Scouts patch honoring Venerable Father Augustine Tolton
The Catholic Committee on Scouting in the Diocese of Springfield announced the Venerable Father Augustine Tolton Activity Patch. Read more
Pennsylvania diocese puts retired police officers in Catholic schools to protect, ‘mentor’
The Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, is working to keep students safe by hiring retired police officers who become not only... Read more
Experts preview U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion pill case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday regarding the Biden administration’s alleged deficient safeguards surrounding use of mifepristone. Read more
PHOTOS: New York pro-lifers march with ‘joy on steroids’ despite heavy rain and taunting
As hundreds of pro-lifers walked the route, escorted by a contingent of “New York’s Finest” police officers, the protesters followed... Read more
Thousands of young people gather in Rome to delve deeper into meaning of Holy Week
St. Josemaría Escrivá inspired and promoted UNIV, an international meeting of young university students seeking to deepen their faith. Read more
English bishop-elect whose installation was canceled returns to ministry
“The diocese communicates that Canon Whitehead has resumed his duties as parish priest of St. John the Evangelist in Bath,”... Read more
PHOTOS: Palm Sunday procession in Holy Land celebrates ‘joy in being Christians’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, led the procession, which departed from Bethphage on the eastern side of... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference urges Holy Week prayers for end to Israel-Hamas war
“Thousands of innocent people have died in this conflict, and thousands more have been displaced and face tremendous suffering. This... Read more
Why isn’t the Annunciation celebrated today?
Every March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated in the Catholic Church. But not this... Read more
Pope Francis to offer Mass in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square
The 87-year-old pope will travel by helicopter from Vatican City to Venice in under two hours and will land on... Read more
Norway bishops: Proposal to expand abortion abandons ‘Christian and humanistic heritage’
Current Norway law allows elective abortions through the 12th week of pregnancy but only in limited cases afterward. Read more
Pope Francis gives thanks to young Nigerian priests and nuns who answered God’s call
In a meeting with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, the pope said that he was grateful for all... Read more
Pope Francis to young people: ‘Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!’
“Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!” Pope Francis wrote in a letter to young people signed... Read more
New film ‘Jesus Thirsts’ shows transformative power of the Eucharist
“Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” will take viewers on a journey to rediscover and revive the importance of... Read more
Legislative update: The 5 states taking up private school choice bills in 2024
More than 13.7% of Catholic school students nationwide use school choice program funding to help with tuition, according to the... Read more
Five suggestions from Mother Angelica for Holy Week
Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, offered recommendations for Holy Week that continue to be wise and practical to this day. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Moscow terrorist attack at Palm Sunday Mass
Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the “vile terrorist attack” in Moscow at the end of his Palm... Read more
