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Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April

Apr 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies.  Read more

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New Jersey bookkeeper accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 parishes

Apr 1, 2025

By Daniel Payne

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 gives a thumbs up gesture from his window at Gemelli Hospital in Rome during his first public appearance in weeks on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery

Apr 1, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

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

Father José Luis Quijano is one of the 500 priests who participated in the March 28-30, 2025, Jubilee of Priests Instituted as Missionaries of Mercy.

This missionary of mercy accompanied a former priest imprisoned for pedophilia

Apr 1, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Father José Luis Quijano remains convinced that mercy is the greatest legacy Pope Francis has left within the Catholic Church. Read more

On April 2, 2025, the Augustine Institute will release its second documentary in its “Based on a True Saint” series, which airs on its faith formation streaming platform Formed. The latest installment in the series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis.

New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today

Apr 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

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

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U.S. Supreme Court examines Wisconsin’s denial of Catholic charity tax exemption

Mar 31, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

U.S. Supreme Court justices across ideological lines expressed concerns about a Wisconsin agency’s refusal to legally recognize a Catholic charity... Read more

Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar.

Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace

Mar 31, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

“The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” Cardinal Charles Bo said, adding: “More than anything, our people... Read more

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people

Mar 31, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey,... Read more

Mosaics by alleged abuser Father Marko Rupnik are displayed throughout the shrine in Lourdes, France.

Lourdes bishop covers Rupnik mosaics on doors to Basilica of the Rosary

Mar 31, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes called the decision a “second step” after his initial decision in July 2024... Read more

A view of the Opera House in the port zone of Sydney.

Australian election: Bishops say Catholics have a vital role in shaping nation’s future 

Mar 31, 2025

By Kristina Millare

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 on March 31, 2025, appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael McGovern to lead Archdiocese of Omaha

Mar 31, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska. Read more

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U.S. bishops urge Congress to stop funding abortion and ‘gender transition’ services

Mar 31, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The letter was sent following the announcement that the Trump administration plans to freeze millions of taxpayer dollars from subsidizing... Read more

Panelists discuss the connection between Catholicism and feminism at a recent Notre Dame conference. From left to right, Rachel Coleman, Deborah Savage, Leah Libresco Sargeant, Erika Bachiochi, Melissa Moschella, Helen Alvare, Abigail Favale, and Angela Franks.

Should Catholics identify as ‘feminists’? Notre Dame conference tackles the issue

Mar 31, 2025

By Jonathan Liedl

Should Catholics identify as “feminists?” A panel of prominent female Catholic thinkers explored the question at a recent conference at... Read more

Christian families displaced by the violence in India's Odisha state in 2008.

Catholic leaders warn of opposition to Christian burials and religious practices in India

Mar 31, 2025

By Anto Akkara

The group sounded the alarm after making a fact-finding visit to several remote areas under the Balasore Diocese in the... Read more

Priests designated as “Missionaries of Mercy” gather for a special Mass in Rome on March 30, 2025. To date, approximately 1,250 priests have been commissioned by the Vatican to embrace the call in Misericordiae Vultus to be “living signs of the Father’s readiness to welcome those in search of his pardon.”

Jubilee of Hope: Missionaries of Mercy priests celebrate Mass in Rome

Mar 30, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Mass for the Jubilee of Priests instituted as Missionaries of Mercy was celebrated on Sunday at the Basilica of... Read more

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus heals our wounds so we can love others

Mar 30, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments... Read more

Catholic Charities USA President Kerry Alys Robinson.

Notre Dame to honor Catholic Charities president for ‘faith-filled service’

Mar 30, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Established in 1883 and granted annually, the school’s Laetare Medal is “the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American... Read more

A monumental cross towers above the Valley of the Fallen complex.

Cardinal’s role in effort to ‘resignify’ Franco era war monument sparks controversy

Mar 30, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Cardinal José Cobo is defending his role as an interlocutor between the Vatican and the Spanish government in the process... Read more

The Association of Pilgrimages in Lebanon (APL) unveils its plans for Caminos Lebanon, an innovative project designed to revitalize Christian religious tourism through a unique pilgrimage experience inspired by the renowned Camino de Santiago in Spain, on March 28, 2025.

Lebanon will soon have its own ‘camino,’ once traveled by Christ and the Romans

Mar 30, 2025

By Marguerita Kallassy

The Caminos Lebanon project seeks to highlight Lebanon’s rich religious heritage by creating a comprehensive network of pilgrimage trails. Read more

The proposed restoration of the frontage of the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit.

Vatican-backed program to restore Catholic parishes ‘for generations to come’

Mar 30, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation has announced the launch of the Catholic Initiative to help ensure the continuation of Catholic... Read more