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A Greek Orthodox monk pours oil into the lamps in front of the edicule of the Holy Sepulcher, which contains the venerated tomb. The three communities responsible for the Holy Sepulcher are the Greek Orthodox, the Latin Catholic, and the Armenian. Every movement and schedule inside the basilica is governed by the Status Quo.

PHOTOS: Archaeologists uncover early use of site beneath Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem

Apr 18, 2025

Archaeological excavations launched in 2022 in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem have yielded significant data on the site’s original use and appearance.

According to Stephen de Silva, St. Albans Cathedral’s longest-serving guide of more than 45 years, religious brothers who lived in the cathedral’s abbey in the 14th century invented the original hot cross bun for both charitable and catechetical reasons.

The surprising Catholic origins of England’s hot cross bun

Apr 18, 2025

The origins of the hot cross bun traditionally made with currants, spices, flour, and eggs are closely linked to a cathedral dedicated to St. Alban.

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti performs the washing of feet ritual for laypersons during the Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, April 17, 2025.

Washing of feet at Vatican highlights Holy Thursday call to reject world that ‘betrays’ for profit

Apr 17, 2025

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti urged Catholics to reject a world that “betrays” people for economic gain and power, instead embracing the “power of service.”

Florida State University students wait for news amid an active shooter incident at the school’s campus in Tallahassee, Florida, Thursday, April 17, 2025.

UPDATE: Catholic students pray, assist others amid mass shooting at Florida State University

Apr 17, 2025

News outlets reported on Thursday afternoon that multiple people had been injured during a shooting on the campus.

The National Catholic Education Association report highlights that 18% of students in U.S. Catholic schools use school choice programs, up by nearly 5% from last year.  

U.S. Catholic schools report indicates school choice programs on the rise

Apr 17, 2025

In the 2024-2025 school year, there were 1.6 million Catholic school students and more than 150,000 professional staff members, with a student to teacher ratio of about 11 to 1.

Stained0glass window of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Aldhelm’s in Malmesbury, England.

Here’s how to pray the official novena to soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis

Apr 17, 2025

Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Church’s Jubilee for Teenagers on April 27 in St. Peter’s Square and this is the novena the Church is praying leading up to the event.

Priests gather at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

Over 400 men in U.S. to be ordained in 2025; most felt called to priesthood by age 16

Apr 17, 2025

The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2025 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for ordination this year.

The University of Notre Dame.

Education watchdog group identifies 20 Catholic universities with DEI programs

Apr 17, 2025

A Wednesday report by an education watchdog organization identified 20 Catholic colleges and universities that had “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs.

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The Mystery of the Brotherhood of San Benito processes through the surroundings of the cathedral of Seville on Holy Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion

Apr 17, 2025

The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions, and this year was no exception.

Pope Francis meets with inmates in a surprise visit to the Regina Coeli Prison on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Rome.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday

Apr 17, 2025

According to the Vatican, the pope met with approximately 70 inmates who regularly participate in activities and catechesis organized by prison’s chaplaincy.

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Judge blocks government from requiring Catholic employers to accommodate abortions, IVF 

Apr 17, 2025

A U.S. district judge this week permanently blocked the federal government from requiring some Catholic employers to accommodate abortions for employees.

Marchers hold pro-life signs at the Missouri March for Life in St. Louis on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

‘March on the Arch’: Hundreds join St. Louis March for Life 

Apr 17, 2025

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

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