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Catholic, evangelical leaders: ‘Suffering’ of mass deportation affects all Christians
Currently, 80% of all individuals at risk of deportation are Christians. Read more
At Vatican conference, Catholic and Jewish scholars discuss faith as foundation for ethics
The April 1–2 conference in Rome brought together Catholic and Jewish scholars from around the world to the Pontifical University... Read more
UK bishops’ conference president speaks out against ‘deeply flawed’ assisted suicide bill
Cardinal Vincent Nichols appealed in an April 1 pastoral letter to U.K. Catholics to contact their representatives and express their... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘God does not pass by without looking for those who are lost’
In his written catechesis, the Holy Father described Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus as having a “special place” in his own... Read more
What St. Teresa of Ávila would have looked like
A scientific reconstruction of what would have been the face of St. Teresa of Avila at age 50 was presented... Read more
After Lourdes’ decision on Rupnik art, Fátima shrine not planning to remove mosaics
The Fátima shrine in Portugal will not be taking down its Rupnik mosaic installation but has stopped using the image... Read more
Teen’s tumors disappear after prayers to Blessed Solanus Casey
Many Catholics credit prayers of intercession to Blessed Solanus Casey for curing and helping people who suffer from illnesses. Mary... Read more
Pope John Paul II 20 years later: ‘He lives in hearts’
“Very early on, we, not only me, had the impression that we were dealing with a saint,” said a longtime... Read more
U.S. State Department ‘monitoring’ UK government arrest of pro-life advocate
A bureau of the U.S. Department of State announced it is “monitoring” an arrest of a pro-life advocate in the... Read more
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Secularization: Being born in Spain no longer means you’re Catholic, archbishop says
Archbishop Luis Argüello opened the Spanish Bishops’ Conference’s 127th plenary assembly this week with a deep analysis of Spain’s growing... Read more
Report: Vice President JD Vance intends to visit Rome at Easter
Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the vice president plans to arrive in Rome on Good Friday, April 18, and depart from... Read more
Oklahoma governor signs order directing state to prioritize religious freedom
The directive explicitly targets several state laws, including one requiring charter schools to be “nonsectarian” in their operations. Read more
‘Our saints and relics helped protect us’: Tornado wreaks havoc on Louisiana parish
St. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, sustained damage to the parish catechism building and several fallen tree limbs... Read more
PHOTOS: Caravaggio 2025: Baroque master’s works on display as part of Jubilee of Hope
The “Caravaggio 2025” exhibition in Rome represents a symbolic return of Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, to the city that... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies. Read more
New Jersey bookkeeper accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from 2 parishes
A former bookkeeper at two New Jersey Catholic parishes has been accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from the two churches... Read more
Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery
In an April 1 update about the 88-year-old pontiff’s continued recovery, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ condition... Read more
This missionary of mercy accompanied a former priest imprisoned for pedophilia
Father José Luis Quijano remains convinced that mercy is the greatest legacy Pope Francis has left within the Catholic Church. Read more
New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today
The latest installment in the Augustine Institute’s “Based on a True Saint” series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court examines Wisconsin’s denial of Catholic charity tax exemption
U.S. Supreme Court justices across ideological lines expressed concerns about a Wisconsin agency’s refusal to legally recognize a Catholic charity... Read more
