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St. Paul’s Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in Mosul, Iraq.

Cardinal calls on Iraqi Christians to vote for fellow Christians in upcoming elections

Mar 28, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here are some of the major stories about the Church from around the world that you may have missed this... 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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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

“People need genuine compassion and choices, not the false choice of pain or poison,” says Jim Towey, founder and president of Aging with Dignity, the organization behind a new watchdog effort to monitor and oppose the expansion of assisted suicide throughout the United States.

Watchdog effort launches to oppose assisted suicide in U.S.

Mar 28, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Aging with Dignity debuted Assisted Suicide Watch to “challenge the well-funded effort to convince people that suicide-affirming care is a... 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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

“It has been disappointing to see how seldom a CPC designation has resulted in real consequences for those responsible for religious freedom violations,” U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Chairman Stephen Schneck told CNA.

Commission urges Trump to take action against governments that violate religious liberty

Mar 26, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

“Make appropriate policy changes to demonstrate meaningful consequences and encourage positive change,” the USCIRF report recommends. Read more

Thousands particpate in a Eucharistic procession sponsored by the Napa Institute through the streets of Manhattan in New York City on Oct. 15, 2024.

Napa Institute fosters Catholic-Protestant collaboration on common efforts

Mar 26, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Earlier this month, Napa Institute Board Chairman Tim Busch hosted a meeting among 15 Catholic and Protestant faith leaders for... Read more