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UK pro-life leaders warn of ‘disaster’ in outsourcing assisted dying to private sector
Following a report that the U.K. government is considering contracting out assisted death to the private sector, Right to Life... Read more
2 more Catholic Charities agencies announce layoffs due to funding freeze
The Trump administration's funding freeze has led to a freeze on federal funding for Catholic Charities programs across the United... Read more
Pope Francis, Argentine bishops express solidarity with flood victims
In addition to prayers, the Church in Argentina has sent material aid to Bahía Blanca, which suffered severe flooding March... Read more
Syrian patriarchs condemn massacres as sectarian violence escalates on Syria’s coast
In a joint statement issued March 8, the patriarchs of Syria condemned acts that threaten civil peace and denounced the... Read more
Prison is where ‘I learned to be a priest,’ chaplain says after 23 years of service
Father Raffaele Grimaldi said the Holy Father knows “that those who have made mistakes need us to give them a... Read more
PHOTOS: Remembering moments of grace and mercy when the COVID pandemic shut the world down
On the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns around the world, CNA takes a look at some of... Read more
Supreme Court will hear case challenging Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The lawsuit asserts that the law constitutes viewpoint discrimination because it prohibits therapy that is rooted in “a religious viewpoint.” Read more
Indian state could introduce the death penalty for religious conversions
Madhya Pradesh’s anti-conversion law had already since 2021 resulted in sentences of 10 years in jail for violators. Read more
Pope Francis urges world not to forget countries in need of God’s ‘gift of peace’
The 88-year-old pontiff has asked people to remember to pray for God’s “gift of peace” for those suffering in several... Read more
‘Support to the end’: Religious sister brings palliative care to unborn babies in Ukraine
Sister Giustina Olha Holubets, SSMI, founded the nonprofit organization “Perinatal Hospice - Imprint of Life” in Lviv, Ukraine, which she... Read more
What does the Swiss Guard do while Pope Francis is in the hospital?
The mission of the Swiss Guard, the oldest military corps in the world, is to ensure the security of the... Read more
Wyoming governor signs bill to bolster religious freedom protections
With the adoption of this law, Wyoming becomes the 29th state to enact these protections at the state level. Read more
Gavin Newsom calls males playing in female sports ‘deeply unfair’
On his new podcast “This Is Gavin Newsom” on Thursday, the California governor said Democrats should make room for pro-lifers. Read more
Catholic Sisters Week 2025 kicks off, celebrating religious sisters around the world
The annual celebration of Catholic Sisters Week is observed March 8–14 to honor the women who have taken religious vows... Read more
The California nuns who raise dogs, make cheese, and pray always
The Norbertine Canonesses of Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph were established almost 30 years ago and live their religious life... Read more
Pope Francis thanks world’s volunteers for the ‘miracle of tenderness’
Pope Francis on Sunday thanked volunteers for the closeness and tenderness they show others in need of their care. Read more
Pope Francis: Temptations, falls do not end in failure for those who believe in God’s love
Pope Francis on Sunday said defeats are not definitive for those who believe in Jesus Christ and trust in God’s... Read more
Mexican bishops warn of ‘manifestations of death’ in the country
In a statement issued on March 5, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference specifically pointed out problems such as “the decriminalization and... Read more
Give up candy? Mother Angelica’s 5 tips for your Lenten sacrifices
Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, explained that Ash Wednesday is an invitation to consider the end of our lives... Read more
Belmont Abbey College to launch student program in Washington, D.C.
Belmont Abbey College plans to launch its Intentional Catholic Student Residency Program, the first of its kind for students, in... Read more
