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Report reveals escalation of violence against Christians in the Holy Land
The report revealed a climate of hostility that, according to one of the study’s authors, Federica Sasso, only represents “the... Read more
UPDATE: Catholic leaders in Pennsylvania pray for governor after arson attack
“We should all be shocked at the reported act of arson at the residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his... Read more
Trump issues Holy Week messages: ‘He is risen!’
President Donald Trump issued two messages on Palm Sunday recognizing the importance of the Holy Week leading up to Easter. Read more
Arkansas enacts religious freedom protections for adoptive parents, faith-based agencies
The Keep Kids First Act provides religious freedom protections to both prospective parents and faith-based adoption and foster care organizations. Read more
In Holy Land on Palm Sunday, cardinal calls Christians to ‘hope against all hope’
On Palm Sunday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called on Christians in the Holy Land to “hope... Read more
Pope Francis declares Sagrada Familia basilica architect Antoni Gaudí ‘venerable’
Pope Francis on Monday declared Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí “venerable,” bringing the designer of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica closer... Read more
Surge in adults entering Church in England this Easter prompted by internet, tradition
Almost all English dioceses reported a significant increase in both catechumens and candidates at the Rite of Election at the... Read more
Vatican updates rules for Mass intentions, permits collective offerings under strict conditions
Pope Francis approved the document — published so far only in Italian — on Palm Sunday, April 13. It will... Read more
Pope Francis greets pilgrims at Palm Sunday Mass
Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered... Read more
Congolese bishops express ‘spiritual closeness’ with victims of deadly floods in Kinshasa
Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed their solidarity with victims of the recent floods and landslides that struck... Read more
Armenian Patriarchate takes legal action to halt Jerusalem’s tax foreclosure
The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a statement expressing “great concern” and voicing their solidarity... Read more
The most common questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers
Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers. Read more
Record number of adult baptisms in France shows surge among youth
The French Catholic Church will welcome more than 10,384 adult converts at Easter baptisms this year, marking a 45% increase... Read more
More than 3,500 gather for Colorado March for Life
The Colorado March for Life is one of 19 state marches run by the March for Life taking place this... Read more
Former ambassador Sam Brownback praises Trump’s religious freedom pick: ‘It’s in his DNA’
Brownback served in the religious freedom role from 2018 until 2021. He was the first Catholic to serve in that... Read more
Pope Francis makes prayerful visit to Marian basilica before Holy Week
The pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities. Read more
University of Mary and Diocese of Phoenix launch first-ever Catholic seminary in Arizona
Nazareth Seminary is working with University of Mary’s “Mary College,” a satellite academic institution partnered with Arizona State University. Read more
Vatican announces theme for 2025 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has announced the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the 2025 World Day... Read more
Gothic Revival cathedral in Nottingham to shine again with historic grant
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 calls on university students to proclaim Christ’s Gospel
Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy... Read more
