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‘This baby is a gift’: Trisomy 18 Awareness Day reminds us that every life is sacred
March 18 is Trisomy 18 Awareness Day. The condition, also called Edwards syndrome, occurs when a person has an extra... Read more
King Charles III plans state visit to Vatican, meeting with Pope Francis
The English royalty will be in Italy from April 7–10, with the first part of the visit being focused on... Read more
CNA explains: What’s ahead for the U.S. visa program for religious sisters, workers
Concern for the future of the visa program grew earlier this month, as extension of the program hinged on whether... Read more
Trump administration pays $47 million to Texas Catholic charity amid funding lawsuit
Catholic Charities Fort Worth earlier this month sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the freezing of... Read more
Camden Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Williams succeeds Sullivan as bishop of diocese
Apostolic Nuncio Cardinal Christophe Pierre made the announcement on March 17 in Washington, D.C. Read more
Vatican: Avoid duplicating Good Friday’s Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti asked bishops to avoid promoting fundraising events that would duplicate the Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land... Read more
Abducted seminarian murdered in Nigeria; priest released after 10 days in captivity
A seminarian abducted on March 3 from a parish rectory in the Nigerian Diocese of Auchi was murdered by his... Read more
St. Cyril of Jerusalem: a beacon of courage in the face of misunderstanding and opposition
On March 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and doctor of the Church whose... Read more
Dancers dedicate tango to Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital
Tango enthusiasts, the emblematic dance of Pope Francis’ homeland, gathered in front of Gemelli Hospital on Sunday to express their... Read more
UPDATE: Wichita Catholic church vandalized with hate speech; federal authorities investigating
According to the Wichita Police Department, officers responded to a reported burglary at St. Patrick Parish on the morning of... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens monitoring of Catholic priests
The regime is now keeping Catholic priests under surveillance, checking their cellphones, and demanding weekly reports on their activities. Read more
Situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region ‘unstable’; Church leaders yet to comment
A source has told ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, that “experts” in Ethiopia are warning of a war... Read more
Christians pray 100 Our Fathers at St. Patrick’s grave in Ireland for peace and unity
It was the third year in a row that friends and strangers from all walks of life joined together in... Read more
‘From Inclusion to Belonging’ conference welcomes Catholics with disabilities
The “From Inclusion to Belonging Conference” focused on plans for the future as those with disabilities prepare for adult life... Read more
Northern Ireland’s police service faces anti-Catholic discrimination cases
The cases come 23 years after the force was established to create a new start for policing after years of... Read more
Holy See shares first photo of Pope Francis since he entered Gemelli Hospital
The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he entered Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Feb. 14. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims and families of deadly nightclub fire in Macedonia
The Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin shared the Holy Father’s condolences for fire victims and their families through... Read more
Pope Francis praises God for those who shine ‘light of his infinite love’ in the world
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his gratitude for those who bring God’s love into the world through their dedicated service... Read more
Cast of ‘The Chosen’ tease what’s in store for their characters in Season 5
“The Chosen: Last Supper” will be released in theaters in three parts — Part 1 on March 28, Part 2... Read more
Former Catholic Relief Services head speaks out amid funding freeze
Carolyn Woo’s statements come after the U.S. bishops issued a “very urgent” appeal earlier this week for Catholics to contribute... Read more
