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Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history
“It falls to us to proclaim this Easter hope, this ‘turning point’ where darkness becomes light,” the pope wrote in... Read more
‘Government-sanctioned suicide’: Delaware governor set to sign assisted suicide bill
The measure will “[permit] a terminally ill individual who is an adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication... Read more
Texas bishops hail passage of school choice bill in state Legislature
The bill would create a $1 billion Education Savings Account program, giving eligible families up to $10,000 per student to... Read more
Vance visits Vatican: U.S. vice president and Cardinal Parolin address global concerns
During Holy Saturday talks at the Vatican, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin reaffirmed their... Read more
Amid ongoing war and blockades, Holy Land Christians insist on celebrating Easter
This year’s Easter celebrations in the Holy Land are expected to unfold under a complex and emotional landscape as war... Read more
Catholic-Orthodox families prepare with joy to celebrate shared Easter date
Two families of mixed Catholic and Orthodox Christian members are looking forward to celebrating Easter together on the same date... Read more
Rome’s ancient Colosseum hosts Way of the Cross with pope’s theme of renewal
Unable to attend the Good Friday ceremony in person for the third consecutive year, the pope offered deep meditations for... Read more
PHOTOS: Angels of Rome’s Ponte Sant’Angelo guide pilgrims through Christ’s passion
The recently restored Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome features 10 angels holding symbols of Christ’s passion, creating a profound spiritual journey... Read more
On Good Friday, Vatican preacher says authentic intelligence is found in self-giving love
Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, in his homily emphasized the importance of self-gift over self-reliance and on surrender of one’s... Read more
Vice President JD Vance attends Vatican Good Friday service
On his trip, Vance — who is a convert to Catholicism — will also be visiting cultural and religious sites... Read more
Palm Sunday bombing in Ukraine claims 34 victims, including 15 children
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
Faith on the streets: Holy Week plays in the Philippines depict passion of Jesus Christ
Every Holy Week, streets across the Philippines transform into open-air stages for one of the country’s most unique and deeply... Read more
What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My People”), coming from the opening... Read more
PHOTOS: Archaeologists uncover early use of site beneath Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem
Archaeological excavations launched in 2022 in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem have yielded significant data on the... Read more
The surprising Catholic origins of England’s hot cross bun
The origins of the hot cross bun traditionally made with currants, spices, flour, and eggs are closely linked to a... 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
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
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
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
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
