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Pope Francis at Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square on March 24, 2024.

Pope Francis prays for victims of Moscow terrorist attack at Palm Sunday Mass

Mar 24, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the “vile terrorist attack” in Moscow at the end of his Palm... Read more

Pope Francis at Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square on March 24, 2024.

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble king

Mar 24, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis chose not to read the homily prepared for Palm Sunday Mass at the last minute without explanation. Read more

The daily procession of the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher. Due to the restoration works inside the basilica, Franciscans, as well as other communities, had to change the route of their processions. These are all issues that need to be discussed, as they fall within the Status Quo.

What is the ‘Status Quo’ that governs some of Jerusalem’s holiest sites?

Mar 24, 2024

By Marinella Bandini

A decree going back to 1852 governs the possession and rights of use for Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities at... Read more

A priest holds palms on Palm Sunday.

The most popular questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers

Mar 24, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers. Read more

Pope Francis greets staff and families of RAI, Italy’s national public broadcasting company, March 23, 2024.

Pope Francis implores public broadcasters to serve the common good and combat ‘fake news’

Mar 23, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying... Read more

Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Courtesy photo.

Catholic medical school at Benedictine College seeks accreditation, eyes 2027 opening

Mar 23, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

A new Catholic, osteopathic medical school that will be housed on the campus of Benedictine College hopes to open in... Read more

The exterior of St. Joseph's in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

‘It’s a minor miracle’: Parishioners purchase historic church from Pennsylvania diocese 

Mar 23, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, announced earlier this month that the society had purchased the... Read more

View of the Vatican from the Tiber

Synodal standoff: German bishops and Vatican commit to resolution roadmap

Mar 23, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The Vatican and the German bishops have announced they will work together to resolve the controversial German Synodal Way.  Read more

Holy Week

How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024

Mar 23, 2024

By CNA Staff

A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus to remove temporal punishment... Read more

A participant in a Women's March event Jan. 18, 2020, in San Francisco holds a "Pass the Equal Rights Amendment" sign while marching.

Nevada judge rules state must include abortion in its Medicaid program

Mar 22, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The ruling found that limits on the Medicaid program keeping tax dollars from being used for abortion violated the state’s... Read more

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, (Kate Middleton) arrives to attend the “Together At Christmas” carol service at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec. 8, 2023.

Princess Kate reveals cancer diagnosis; Catholic prelate praises her courage, encourages prayers

The Princess of Wales, Catherine “Kate” Middleton, surprised the world by publicly announcing she is fighting cancer and is in... Read more

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House Republicans include slew of pro-life bills in 2025 budget proposal

Mar 22, 2024

By Peter Pinedo, Ken Oliver-Méndez

The Republican Study Committee dedicated a section of its “Fiscal Sanity to Save America” federal budget proposal to “measures designed... Read more

Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, speaks at a press conference on the debt limit and the Freedom Caucus's plan for spending reduction at the U.S. Capitol on March 28, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Four Freedom Caucus members object to Veterans Affairs IVF funding plan

Mar 22, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“An IVF embryo is the earliest stage of life that exists outside of the womb,” the lawmakers said in a... Read more

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Assomption in Cap-Haitien, Haiti

Haiti’s Catholic bishops issue urgent appeal for end to violence

Mar 22, 2024

By Diego López Marina

Amid the violence racking the country, the Haitian Bishops’ Conference has issued an urgent call for an end to the... Read more

The European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.

European bishops call for inclusion of Christian principles in Europe

Mar 22, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The bishops bemoaned what they see as the political and institutional marginalization of Christian voices. Read more

Pope Francis on March 21, 2024, laicized Bishop Emeritus of Bruges, Belgium, Roger Vangheluwe (center), years after the former prelate admitted to repeatedly sexually abusing his nephew when the latter was a minor.

Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe

Mar 22, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The apostolic nunciature to Belgium said in a statement on Thursday that “serious new elements” had come to light regarding... Read more

Map of Congo.

Lifting of moratorium on death penalty in Congo ‘a step backwards,’ cardinal says

Mar 22, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

In a March 17 interview, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo said he finds it “abnormal that a government that claims to be... Read more

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Fetal homicide law used in New Hampshire for first time in murder of mother and child

Mar 21, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

A New Hampshire man was charged with the murder of a pregnant woman and her unborn child, the first time... Read more

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, urges the Supreme Court to restore abortion pill restrictions at a Capitol Hill press conference hosted by Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, and August Pfluger, R-Texas, Mar. 21, 2024.

‘Women should be outraged’: Lawmakers urge Supreme Court to restore abortion pill restrictions

Mar 21, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Speaking at a Capitol Hill press conference on Thursday, lawmakers and activists said it was crucial that the court rule... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the Salus Populi Romani icon in the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Dec. 8, 2023.

Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons 

Mar 21, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The new regulations place emphasis on spiritual work and pastoral care and appointing a coadjutor archpriest of the West’s oldest... Read more