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Grace Center in northern Ethiopia provides extensive care and support to over 50,000 individuals yearly of all ages and abilities.

How one woman’s ‘vision from God’ led to helping thousands of lives in Ethiopia

Mar 23, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“At Grace Center we ask: What would Jesus do for this person? Then we do the same,” founder and executive... Read more

Candles with Pope Francis’ image on them stand outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Feb. 21, 2025.

Pope Francis will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, Vatican says

Mar 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Hospital officials said the pope will continue convalescing at his apartment in Casa Santa Marta for at least two months. Read more

A group of members of Regnum Christi.

Consecrated women of Regnum Christi on the rebound despite ‘deep wound’ from founder

Mar 24, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The confirmation of the double life of the founder of the Legionaries of Christ marked a turning point for Regnum... 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

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life.

Vatican releases new guidelines on human dignity, ‘urgent’ need to form consciences

Mar 25, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The 40-page pastoral framework document highlights the urgent need to respond to Pope Francis’ call “to solidarity and fraternal love... Read more

Image of St. John Paul II.

The true story of the International Day of the Unborn Child and the role of St. John Paul II

Mar 25, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

On March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the International Day of the Unborn Child is celebrated... Read more

A makeshift shrine with devotional candles, flowers, and images of Pope Francis appears outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 22, 2025.

Pope Francis to offer window blessing from Gemelli Hospital this Sunday

Mar 22, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Vatican Media will be present to record and distribute footage of the papal appearance, which marks a promising progression in... Read more

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia speaks at a press conference for a Vatican summit on longevity on March 24, 2025, at the Vatican.

Archbishop Paglia: Pope Francis is showing us the frailty of old age

Mar 24, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia spoke of the pope’s age and health during the Pontifical Academy for Life’s first Vatican Longevity Summit... Read more

Volunteers pray at a vigil at an abortion clinic in Ealing, West London, the site of the first “buffer zone” in the U.K. They are restricted by law from being closer than 500 meters (about 1,600 feet) to the clinic, more than the 150 meters (500 feet) imposed by the nationwide law in October 2024.

UK pro-life campaigners press ahead with prayer vigils as court verdict looms

Mar 22, 2025

By Heather Tomlinson

Pro-life campaigners in the U.K. are pressing ahead with 40 Days for Life vigils as a court verdict looms for... Read more

Zachary Liberto, 30, was arrested March 22, 2025, and charged with commissioning an act of terrorism for allegedly sending an email to a member of the staff at St. Louis Catholic Church in Memphis, Tennessee, expressing his intent to “butcher” Catholics with a machete.

Memphis police arrest man accused of threatening to ‘butcher’ Catholics with machete

Mar 25, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Zachary Liberto, who lives in Memphis, was charged with commissioning an act of terrorism for allegedly sending the email to... Read more

Cardinal Robert McElroy speaks at the conference “Catholic Social Teaching and Work with Migrants and Refugees at a Time of Uncertainty” on March 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Cardinal McElroy talks immigration in first public appearance since DC installation

Mar 25, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Appealing to the teachings of Pope Francis, Cardinal Robert McElroy centered his remarks on the parable of the good Samaritan.  Read more

Pope Francis presides at Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican on March 24, 2024.

Vatican publishes Holy Week schedule without clarifying whether Pope Francis will preside

Mar 27, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether... Read more

A previous class of St. Kateri Rosary Walk interns.

Young men reaffirm faith and friendship in Church-sponsored building project

Mar 22, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Until March 31, the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting applications for the 2025 St. Kateri Rosary Walk internship... 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

A newly-renovated classroom in the Holy Land. Less than 10% of classrooms administered by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem have received these kinds of upgrades, according to the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Education as a path to peace: Catholic order raises funds to restore Holy Land schools

Mar 24, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is leading a campaign to renovate and modernize dozens of schools... Read more

St. Mary's School in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Texas ‘school choice’ legislation could trigger influx of students to Catholic schools

Mar 24, 2025

By María J. Moriarty

The measure would create education savings accounts (ESAs) of about $10,893 per student and allow home schooling families to collect... Read more

Pope Francis waves to the gathered faithful from the balcony at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

General audience, Angelus remain suspended despite Pope Francis’ return to Vatican

Mar 25, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Francis is not expected to meet with large groups of faithful until at least the end of May. 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

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Woman sues abortionist for leaving remnants of unborn child inside her after abortion

Mar 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

A woman is suing an abortionist for allegedly leaving more than half of her unborn child inside her after an... Read more

Young parishioners from the Church of St. Eugene in the Roman suburb of Parioli — Maddy (far left) and Constaza (far right) — emphasized the importance of continuing prayers for Pope Francis. The pope was discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 23, 2025. 

Children’s prayers for Pope Francis: ‘We can make him feel better’

Mar 24, 2025

By Kristina Millare

In an interview with CNA, three young parishioners from the Church of St. Eugene in the Roman suburb of Parioli... Read more