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Pope John Paul II 20 years later: ‘He lives in hearts’
“Very early on, we, not only me, had the impression that we were dealing with a saint,” said a longtime... Read more
U.S. State Department ‘monitoring’ UK government arrest of pro-life advocate
A bureau of the U.S. Department of State announced it is “monitoring” an arrest of a pro-life advocate in the... Read more
![“Today we run the risk that our organizations, so dependent on the welfare state ... could be easily confused with a very bureaucratic NGO [nongovernmental organization],” said Archbishop Luis Argüello, president of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/arguello.april.2025.jpg?w=220&h=165)
Secularization: Being born in Spain no longer means you’re Catholic, archbishop says
Archbishop Luis Argüello opened the Spanish Bishops’ Conference’s 127th plenary assembly this week with a deep analysis of Spain’s growing... Read more
Report: Vice President JD Vance intends to visit Rome at Easter
Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the vice president plans to arrive in Rome on Good Friday, April 18, and depart from... Read more
Oklahoma governor signs order directing state to prioritize religious freedom
The directive explicitly targets several state laws, including one requiring charter schools to be “nonsectarian” in their operations. Read more
‘Our saints and relics helped protect us’: Tornado wreaks havoc on Louisiana parish
St. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, sustained damage to the parish catechism building and several fallen tree limbs... Read more
PHOTOS: Caravaggio 2025: Baroque master’s works on display as part of Jubilee of Hope
The “Caravaggio 2025” exhibition in Rome represents a symbolic return of Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, to the city that... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies. Read more
New Jersey bookkeeper accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 parishes
A former bookkeeper at two New Jersey Catholic parishes has been accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from the two churches... Read more
Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery
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
This missionary of mercy accompanied a former priest imprisoned for pedophilia
Father José Luis Quijano remains convinced that mercy is the greatest legacy Pope Francis has left within the Catholic Church. Read more
New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today
The latest installment in the Augustine Institute’s “Based on a True Saint” series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court examines Wisconsin’s denial of Catholic charity tax exemption
U.S. Supreme Court justices across ideological lines expressed concerns about a Wisconsin agency’s refusal to legally recognize a Catholic charity... Read more
Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace
“The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” Cardinal Charles Bo said, adding: “More than anything, our people... Read more
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people
Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey,... Read more
Lourdes bishop covers Rupnik mosaics on doors to Basilica of the Rosary
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes called the decision a “second step” after his initial decision in July 2024... Read more
Australian election: Bishops say Catholics have a vital role in shaping nation’s future
Australian bishops on Sunday said the country’s Catholics have a vital role to promote the common good when they head... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael McGovern to lead Archdiocese of Omaha
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska. Read more
U.S. bishops urge Congress to stop funding abortion and ‘gender transition’ services
The letter was sent following the announcement that the Trump administration plans to freeze millions of taxpayer dollars from subsidizing... Read more
Should Catholics identify as ‘feminists’? Notre Dame conference tackles the issue
Should Catholics identify as “feminists?” A panel of prominent female Catholic thinkers explored the question at a recent conference at... Read more
![“Today we run the risk that our organizations, so dependent on the welfare state ... could be easily confused with a very bureaucratic NGO [nongovernmental organization],” said Archbishop Luis Argüello, president of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/arguello.april.2025.jpg?w=175&h=100)
