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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
International Women’s Day: 10 inspiring quotes from Catholic female saints
On International Women’s Day, Christians can look to the wise words of female saints who serve as role models for... Read more
Vatican suppresses Miles Christi order in Argentina
“This decision was specifically approved by Pope Francis on Feb. 6, 2025,” stated an official communication released by the AICA... Read more
USPS places Catholic writer, public intellectual William F. Buckley on commemorative stamp
The U.S. Postal Service this week announced that celebrated Catholic writer and public intellectual William F. Buckley Jr. will receive... Read more
White House moves to drop Biden-era lawsuit against Idaho pro-life law
The Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the Biden-era lawsuit, according to court papers filed by St. Luke’s... Read more
Caritas Internationalis warns violence in Democratic Republic of Congo may become regional
At the 58th regular session of the U.N. Human Rights Council, Caritas Internationalis highlighted the widespread effects of the conflict... Read more
Praising pro-life efforts, Pope Francis addresses pilgrims from hospital
The 88-year-old pontiff thanked the pro-life pilgrims on their organization’s 50th anniversary, praising their concrete support for mothers experiencing difficult... Read more
New movie ‘The Last Supper’ depicts Jesus’ last days told through the eyes of his followers
“The Last Supper” will be released on March 14 in theaters across the United States. Read more
State Department lifts funding suspension for 2 Jesuit Refugee Service programs
However, the Catholic nongovernmental organization has yet to receive payment from the State Department. Read more
Colombian bishops discuss with President Petro their role in peace process with guerillas
A meeting between the leadership of the Colombian Catholic Church and President Gustavo Petro addressed crucial issues such as the... Read more
Christians in Gaza: ‘The ceasefire has made the situation even worse’
Here are some of the major stories about the Church around the world that you may have missed over the... Read more
Kansas bishops call for prayers, plan legal response to planned ‘black mass’
The Catholic Bishops of Kansas said Thursday that they are “aware of a sacrilegious event scheduled to take place later... Read more
New Jersey Supreme Court to consider whether grand jury can hear clergy abuse allegations
The Diocese of Camden had argued that grand juries in New Jersey cannot be convened in instances of “clergy sexual... Read more
South Carolina inmate to die by firing squad, Tennessee resumes executions with new drug
Beginning in the 1980s, execution by lethal injection has become the primary method for executions in most states that have... Read more
