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Pope Francis gives an extraordianry urbi et orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square, March 27, 2020.

Pope Francis’ pandemic prayer 5 years later: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’

Mar 27, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary urbi et orbi... 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

St. Hedwig Cathedral in Berlin, Germany.

Catholic population in Germany drops below 20 million for the first time

Mar 28, 2025

By CNA Deutsch

According to the German Bishops’ Conference, Catholics now make up less than a quarter of Germany’s population and less than... Read more

Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, known for his role as Jesus Christ in “The Chosen,” speaks with CNA during a press junket interview on March 19, 2025, in Dallas at the Season 5 premiere of “The Chosen: Last Supper.”

Jonathan Roumie discusses Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘For me, it was living out liturgy’

Mar 28, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The Chosen: Last Supper" has officially been released in theaters across the country, focusing on the events of Holy Week. 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

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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

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

SBA Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser speaks in front of the Capitol on March 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C. “This movement is completely unified in its first priority, and that is to defund big abortion in this reconciliation bill,” she said.

Pro-life advocates lobby Congress to defund Planned Parenthood

Mar 27, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

More than 300 pro-life activists from 39 different states gathered on Capitol Hill on March 27 to advocate for the... 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

The Kansas Capitol in Topeka.

Leader of ‘black mass’ arrested at Kansas Capitol after punching protester

Mar 28, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic leaders in the state while deploring the planned sacriligious “black mass” had called for peaceful and prayerful resistance.  Read more

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Texas Catholic Charities will drop lawsuit against federal government as payments resume

Mar 28, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Catholic Charities Fort Worth sued the agency at the beginning of March after the Trump administration froze tens of millions... Read more

Lost at sea for 95 days, fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa says Jesus Christ literally came to his rescue.

Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days recounts miraculous rescue

Mar 28, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa never lost his faith while being stranded at sea for 95 days until he was finally... Read more

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin (right) meets with Polish President Andrzej Duda on March 28, 2025, at the Vatican. 

Pope’s recovery progresses as Vatican appoints new librarian, Polish president visits

Mar 28, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Read more

The Philippines has the highest adult Christian faith retention rate in the world, according to Pew Research.

Pew Research: Most Christians raised in the faith hold onto it in adulthood

Mar 28, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Surveys in about three dozen countries compiled by the Pew Research Center found that most Christians who are raised in... Read more

The flag of the European Union flying in Rome.

European bishops’ secretary-general: Secularization is eclipsing Christian values

Mar 28, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The bishops of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union held their spring assembly this week, where... Read more

People stand past the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, after a powerful earthquake killed more than 150 people across Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, toppling buildings and bridges and trapping over 80 workers in an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok.

Pope Francis prays for Myanmar, Thailand after deadly earthquake

Mar 28, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis sent his condolences to Church and civil authorities in Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake killed more... Read more

Father Augustine Deji Dada, a Missionary of Mercy priest, is seen at the Vatican in Rome, Thursday, March 27, 2025.

‘This is life-changing’: Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope

Mar 28, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese... Read more

A wildfire blazes next to a stone lantern of family tomb in Andong, South Korea, on March 26, 2025. At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea’s worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing “unprecedented damage,” the acting president said.

Pope Francis sends condolences after South Korea wildfires destroy thousands of homes

Mar 28, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow for the victims of the devastating wildfires in South Korea, which killed 28 people... Read more

Maryland State House.

Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly targets’ religious organizations

Mar 28, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

A proposed bill, if passed, would reduce the state damage cap for abuse victims to $400,000 while keeping the cap... Read more

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New York official blocks Texas order against doctor who mailed abortion pills into state

Mar 28, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Taylor Bruck will not file the summary judgment ordered against abortion doctor Margaret Daley Carpenter for allegedly providing abortion pills... Read more