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Secularization: Being born in Spain no longer means you’re Catholic, archbishop says
Apr 1, 2025Archbishop Luis Argüello opened the Spanish Bishops’ Conference’s 127th plenary assembly this week with a deep analysis of Spain’s growing secularization.
Oklahoma governor signs order directing state to prioritize religious freedom
Apr 1, 2025The directive explicitly targets several state laws, including one requiring charter schools to be “nonsectarian” in their operations.
‘Our saints and relics helped protect us’: Tornado wreaks havoc on Louisiana parish
Apr 1, 2025St. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, sustained damage to the parish catechism building and several fallen tree limbs fell onto the rectory.
PHOTOS: Caravaggio 2025: Baroque master’s works on display as part of Jubilee of Hope
Apr 1, 2025The “Caravaggio 2025” exhibition in Rome represents a symbolic return of Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, to the city that shaped his destiny.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Apr 1, 2025Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies.
New Jersey bookkeeper accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 parishes
Apr 1, 2025A former bookkeeper at two New Jersey Catholic parishes has been accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from the two churches over the course of several years.
Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery
Apr 1, 2025In an April 1 update about the 88-year-old pontiff’s continued recovery, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ condition continues to improve.
This missionary of mercy accompanied a former priest imprisoned for pedophilia
Apr 1, 2025Father José Luis Quijano remains convinced that mercy is the greatest legacy Pope Francis has left within the Catholic Church.
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Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery
This missionary of mercy accompanied a former priest imprisoned for pedophilia
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U.S. State Department ‘monitoring’ UK government arrest of pro-life advocate
Report: Vice President JD Vance intends to visit Rome at Easter
Oklahoma governor signs order directing state to prioritize religious freedom
‘Our saints and relics helped protect us’: Tornado wreaks havoc on Louisiana parish
Nunciature in El Salvador issues correction for liturgical abuse
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Secularization: Being born in Spain no longer means you’re Catholic, archbishop says
Lourdes bishop covers Rupnik mosaics on doors to Basilica of the Rosary
Cardinal’s role in effort to ‘resignify’ Franco era war monument sparks controversy
European bishops’ secretary-general: Secularization is eclipsing Christian values
Catholic population in Germany drops below 20 million for the first time
Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace
Australian election: Bishops say Catholics have a vital role in shaping nation’s future
Catholic leaders warn of opposition to Christian burials and religious practices in India
Pope Francis sends condolences after South Korea wildfires destroy thousands of homes
Australian study finds ‘lifelong benefits’ to Catholic education
Lebanon will soon have its own ‘camino,’ once traveled by Christ and the Romans
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Apr 1, 2025The latest installment in the Augustine Institute’s “Based on a True Saint” series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis.
U.S. Supreme Court examines Wisconsin’s denial of Catholic charity tax exemption
Mar 31, 2025U.S. Supreme Court justices across ideological lines expressed concerns about a Wisconsin agency’s refusal to legally recognize a Catholic charity as a religious organization.
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Mar 31, 2025“The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” Cardinal Charles Bo said, adding: “More than anything, our people need peace.”
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people
Mar 31, 2025Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey, and Blessed María Carmen of Venezuela.
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