Archive for April 17, 2025
‘The Chosen’ hits milestone as creator reflects on powerful Last Supper portrayal
Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen,” along with some of the actors from the show shared their experiences of filming... Read more
Holy Week pilgrims in Rome take up ancient Seven Churches walks
The practice of church pilgrimages dates back centuries in the Catholic Church. Read more
Security, technological enhancements made to St. Peter’s Basilica
With the aim of improving the experience of pilgrims traveling to Rome for the holy year, the Fabric of St.... Read more
CNA explains: Why Eastern and Western Easter dates differ — and why 2025 is different
The Council of Nicaea's 1,700th anniversary marks a rare unified Easter in 2025, sparking hope for Christian unity. Read more
More than 1,800 priests celebrate Holy Thursday chrism Mass at Vatican
On Holy Thursday, more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations during the chrism... Read more
Facing rising antisemitism, ‘Hebrew Catholic’ association aims to bridge Judaism, Catholicism
The Association of Hebrew Catholics advocates for the recognition and integration of Jewish traditions in Catholic practice. Read more
‘March on the Arch’: Hundreds join St. Louis March for Life
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Judge blocks government from requiring Catholic employers to accommodate abortions, IVF
A U.S. district judge this week permanently blocked the federal government from requiring some Catholic employers to accommodate abortions for... Read more
Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion
The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions, and this year was no... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday
According to the Vatican, the pope met with approximately 70 inmates who regularly participate in activities and catechesis organized by... Read more
Here’s how to pray the official novena to soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Church’s Jubilee for Teenagers on April 27 in St. Peter’s Square and this... Read more
Education watchdog group identifies 20 Catholic universities with DEI programs
A Wednesday report by an education watchdog organization identified 20 Catholic colleges and universities that had “diversity, equity, and inclusion”... Read more
Over 400 men in U.S. to be ordained in 2025; most felt called to priesthood by age 16
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2025 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for... Read more
U.S. Catholic schools report indicates school choice programs on the rise
In the 2024-2025 school year, there were 1.6 million Catholic school students and more than 150,000 professional staff members, with... Read more
UPDATE: Catholic students pray, assist others amid mass shooting at Florida State University
News outlets reported on Thursday afternoon that multiple people had been injured during a shooting on the campus. Read more
Washing of feet at Vatican highlights Holy Thursday call to reject world that ‘betrays’ for profit
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti urged Catholics to reject a world that “betrays” people for economic gain and power, instead embracing the... Read more
