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8 Catholic universities get ready to compete in NCAA men’s basketball tournament
Several of the Catholic institutions in this year’s March Madness tournmant are making history. Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘prompt payments’ after termination of USAID programs
“As part of the Catholic Church, Catholic Relief Services believes that human life is a precious gift from God that... Read more
‘This baby is a gift’: Trisomy 18 Awareness Day reminds us that every life is sacred
March 18 is Trisomy 18 Awareness Day. The condition, also called Edwards syndrome, occurs when a person has an extra... Read more
CNA explains: What’s ahead for the U.S. visa program for religious sisters, workers
Concern for the future of the visa program grew earlier this month, as extension of the program hinged on whether... Read more
Trump administration pays $47 million to Texas Catholic charity amid funding lawsuit
Catholic Charities Fort Worth earlier this month sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the freezing of... Read more
Camden Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Williams succeeds Sullivan as bishop of diocese
Apostolic Nuncio Cardinal Christophe Pierre made the announcement on March 17 in Washington, D.C. Read more
UPDATE: Wichita Catholic church vandalized with hate speech; federal authorities investigating
According to the Wichita Police Department, officers responded to a reported burglary at St. Patrick Parish on the morning of... Read more
‘From Inclusion to Belonging’ conference welcomes Catholics with disabilities
The “From Inclusion to Belonging Conference” focused on plans for the future as those with disabilities prepare for adult life... Read more
Cast of ‘The Chosen’ tease what’s in store for their characters in Season 5
“The Chosen: Last Supper” will be released in theaters in three parts — Part 1 on March 28, Part 2... Read more
Former Catholic Relief Services head speaks out amid funding freeze
Carolyn Woo’s statements come after the U.S. bishops issued a “very urgent” appeal earlier this week for Catholics to contribute... Read more
U.S. bishops back Oklahoma Catholic charter school at Supreme Court
St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School has been battling since 2023 to receive official status as a charter school... Read more
Florida bishops urge DeSantis to commute death sentence of convicted killer Edward James
Edward James pleaded guilty in 1995 to the killings of Betty Dick and her 8-year-old granddaughter Toni Neuner in Casselberry,... Read more
St. Josemaría Escrivá’s ‘The Way’ tops Amazon charts thanks to Hallow’s Lent challenge
The book consists of 999 points that aim to help the faithful pray and encourage them to love God, live... Read more
Salvadoran-born Bishop Evelio Menjivar: Migrants ‘make the United States a great nation’
In an interview with EWTN’s “News in Depth,” Bishop Evelio Menjivar shared his conviction that immigrants “make the United States... Read more
Five years later: How some parishes are thriving after weathering COVID lockdowns
Five years ago this week, public health orders issued amid the uncertainty of the novel coronavirus turned Mass schedules across... Read more
3 Christian converts in Iran sentenced to over 40 years in prison
Here are some of the major stories about the Church around the world that you may have missed this week. Read more
Cuba releases hundreds more prisoners under Vatican-mediated deal
Cuba completed this week the agreed-upon release of 553 prisoners. However, it did not report how many were linked to... Read more
Democrats push bill to protect mailing of abortion pills
The “Stop the Comstock Act” bill, filed Wednesday, would remove language in federal law that prohibits sending items that cause... Read more
Archbishop Sample rebukes ‘celebration of death’ as Oregon governor honors abortionists
“There are moments when words fail,” Portland Archbishop Alexander Sample wrote in a letter that also offered a pastoral teaching... Read more
How hundreds of religious sisters contributed to ‘groundbreaking’ 30-year Alzheimer’s study
Launched in 1986 by neurologist David Snowdon, the “Nun Study” produced “seminal findings” on “cognitive impairment and related neuropathologies,” researchers... Read more
