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Christians processing through the Old City of Jerusalem.

Report reveals escalation of violence against Christians in the Holy Land

Apr 14, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The report revealed a climate of hostility that, according to one of the study’s authors, Federica Sasso, only represents “the... Read more

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

UPDATE: Catholic leaders in Pennsylvania pray for governor after arson attack

Apr 14, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

“We should all be shocked at the reported act of arson at the residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks with White House groundskeepers on April 8, 2025.

Trump issues Holy Week messages: ‘He is risen!’

Apr 14, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump issued two messages on Palm Sunday recognizing the importance of the Holy Week leading up to Easter. Read more

Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks at the annual CPAC D.C. conference at the Gaylord National Resort in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Arkansas enacts religious freedom protections for adoptive parents, faith-based agencies

Apr 14, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Keep Kids First Act provides religious freedom protections to both prospective parents and faith-based adoption and foster care organizations. Read more

“No one can separate us from our love for Jerusalem, just as no one can separate us from the love of Christ,” said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025.

In Holy Land on Palm Sunday, cardinal calls Christians to ‘hope against all hope’

Apr 14, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Palm Sunday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called on Christians in the Holy Land to “hope... Read more

The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Pope Francis on Monday, April 14, 2025, declared Gaudí “venerable,” bringing him one step closer to sainthood.

Pope Francis declares Sagrada Familia basilica architect Antoni Gaudí ‘venerable’

Apr 14, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis on Monday declared Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí “venerable,” bringing the designer of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica closer... Read more

The Diocese of Westminster, which includes much of the capital city London, said it had 252 catechumens and over 250 candidates, making a total of over 500 to be received into the Catholic Church at Easter — the most seen since 2018.

Surge in adults entering Church in England this Easter prompted by internet, tradition

Apr 14, 2025

By Heather Tomlinson

Almost all English dioceses reported a significant increase in both catechumens and candidates at the Rite of Election at the... Read more

Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for Korean Catholics before the statue of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn was blessed by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, on Sept. 16, 2023.

Vatican updates rules for Mass intentions, permits collective offerings under strict conditions

Apr 13, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis approved the document — published so far only in Italian — on Palm Sunday, April 13. It will... Read more

A smiling Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square on April 13, 2025, in a surprise visit at the end of the outdoor Palm Sunday Mass.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at Palm Sunday Mass

Apr 13, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered... Read more

At least 33 people have been reported dead and thousands displaced following April 5-6, 2025, flooding that cut access to over half of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Congolese bishops express ‘spiritual closeness’ with victims of deadly floods in Kinshasa

Apr 13, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed their solidarity with victims of the recent floods and landslides that struck... Read more

The main entrance to the Armenian Patriarchate and the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem.

Armenian Patriarchate takes legal action to halt Jerusalem’s tax foreclosure

Apr 13, 2025

By Marinella Bandini

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a statement expressing “great concern” and voicing their solidarity... Read more

A priest holds palms on Palm Sunday.

The most common questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers

Apr 13, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

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

The choir, clergy and guests stand during the ceremony to mark the reopening of Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral on Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris.

Record number of adult baptisms in France shows surge among youth

Apr 12, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The French Catholic Church will welcome more than 10,384 adult converts at Easter baptisms this year, marking a 45% increase... Read more

Students from local schools lead the Colorado March for Life at the state capitol on April 11, 2025.

More than 3,500 gather for Colorado March for Life

Apr 12, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The Colorado March for Life is one of 19 state marches run by the March for Life taking place this... Read more

Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback (right) speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Mark Irons on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Former ambassador Sam Brownback praises Trump’s religious freedom pick: ‘It’s in his DNA’

Apr 12, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Brownback served in the religious freedom role from 2018 until 2021. He was the first Catholic to serve in that... Read more

Pope Francis kneels in prayer before the revered Marian icon “Salus Populi Romani” at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome on April 12, 2025.

Pope Francis makes prayerful visit to Marian basilica before Holy Week

Apr 12, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities. Read more

Seminarians live active lives, balancing prayer, studies, fraternity, and exercise. The Nazareth House provides seminarians with a healthy space to recreate, pray, cook, and share meals together.

University of Mary and Diocese of Phoenix launch first-ever Catholic seminary in Arizona

Apr 12, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Nazareth Seminary is working with University of Mary’s “Mary College,” a satellite academic institution partnered with Arizona State University. Read more

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Vatican announces theme for 2025 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Apr 12, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has announced the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the 2025 World Day... Read more

The exterior of St. Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham.

Gothic Revival cathedral in Nottingham to shine again with historic grant

Apr 12, 2025

By Andy Drozdziak

Nottingham’s St. Barnabas Cathedral in England has been awarded an approximately $2.2 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund... Read more

Pope Francis greets visitors at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Pope Francis calls on university students to proclaim Christ’s Gospel

Apr 12, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy... Read more