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Kansas Capitol building in Topeka.

Prayer and peaceful protest planned in response to ‘black mass’ in Kansas

Mar 27, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

To counter the Satanic event, Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, will lead a Eucharistic Holy Hour at Assumption... Read more

A special memorial Mass was held for Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, in Rome on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia near the Vatican, marking the ninth anniversary of her death in 2016.

PHOTOS: Mother Angelica’s life, legacy celebrated in Rome’s Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia

Mar 27, 2025

By Kristina Millare

A special memorial Mass was held for Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, in Rome on Thursday to commemorate her... Read more

Pro-life advocates demonstrate at the Illinois March for Life in Springfield on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Thousands gather for Illinois March for Life

Mar 27, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

The British Parliament building in London.

Controversial assisted dying bill in UK could be delayed until 2029

Mar 27, 2025

By Madeleine Teahan

According to several U.K. publications, the future of the legislation looks uncertain since it may not take effect until 2029... Read more

“24 Hours for the Lord” at the Church of St. Lawrence in Piscibus on March 13, 2016.

Young adults’ Eucharistic devotion the inspiration behind ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ event

Mar 27, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Now in its 12th year, the Church’s “24 Hours for the Lord” Lenten initiative is believed to have been inspired... Read more

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Survey data shows children bring ‘high levels of happiness’ to everyday activities

Mar 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

An analysis published Thursday said American Time Use Survey data shows “everyday activities are actually more enjoyable when children are... Read more

The University of Notre Dame.

University of Notre Dame commencement departs from presidential tradition

Mar 27, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Since the 1970s, Notre Dame has routinely invited newly inaugurated presidents to deliver the university’s commencement address. Read more

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23 new Legionary priests to be ordained at the Vatican

Mar 27, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Twenty-three men will be ordained as new Legionaries of Christ priests at the Vatican this spring. Read more

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Australian study finds ‘lifelong benefits’ to Catholic education

Mar 27, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The study found that Catholic school attendees were more likely on average to be employed and to earn higher wages... Read more

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN.

Mother Angelica’s work still brings inspiration — and conversion — 9 years after her death

Mar 27, 2025

By Joe Bukuras

The foundress of EWTN, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, died nine years ago, but her legacy lives on.  Read more

The General House of the Society of Jesus in Rome.

Jesuits extend reparations offer to victims of alleged Rupnik abuse

Mar 26, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Father Marko Rupnik is accused of having committed serious sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse of dozens of religious sisters under... Read more

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Pro-life groups praise Trump plan to cut taxpayer funds for Planned Parenthood

Mar 26, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Officials are mulling an immediate freeze of $27.5 million from the Department of Health and Human Services Title X Family... Read more

Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.

Bishop Zaidan calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Holy Land following resumed attacks in Gaza

Mar 26, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Maronite Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan said the resumed conflict “will have dire implications for any future civil society development in... Read more

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Diocese promotes day of ‘unplugging’ from screens, devices for Lent

Mar 26, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is promoting a “Diocesan Day of Unplugging” on March 28 as a Lenten fasting discipline. Read more

Actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson.

Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin shooting in Italy this August

Mar 26, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

In an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson said the film is “very ambitious” and the story follows... Read more

Highlands El Encinar School in Madrid.

Regnum Christi: Principal resigns following arrest of school chaplain on sex abuse charges

Mar 26, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Father Jesús María Delgado, principal of Highlands El Encinar school in Madrid, has resigned in the wake of complaints of... Read more

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

French independent abuse authority has compensated nearly 850 victims since 2021

Mar 26, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

France’s National Independent Authority for Recognition and Reparation’s annual report says the organization has resolved 852 cases, with 99% involving... Read more

Pope Francis waves from a balcony at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 23, 2025, following weeks of hospitalization for bilateral pneumonia.

Pope Francis: God desires to offer his love and mercy to those at the ‘crossroads’ of life

Mar 26, 2025

By Kristina Millare

“To go and proclaim the Gospel, we first need to set down the burden of our history at the feet... Read more

Maltese priest Fabio Attard was elected rector major of the Salesians for the next six years.

Salesians elect Maltese priest Fabio Attard as Don Bosco’s 11th successor

Mar 26, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Maltese priest Fabio Attard was elected as the new rector major of the Salesian congregation during its general chapter, becoming... Read more

Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.

Chicago Archdiocese sues over ‘racketeering scheme’ involving false sex abuse claims

Mar 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Archdiocese of Chicago has filed a lawsuit alleging a “racketeering enterprise” among a group of individuals who reportedly filed... Read more