Over 400 men in U.S. to be ordained in 2025; most felt called to priesthood by age 16
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 17, 2025 / 14:03 pm More than 400 men will be ordained to the priesthood in the U.S. this year, and on average…
Education watchdog group identifies 20 Catholic universities with DEI programs
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 13:32 pm A Wednesday report by an education watchdog organization identified 20 Catholic colleges and universities that had “diversity, equity, and…
Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Seville, Spain, Apr 17, 2025 / 13:01 pm The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions. Every year, members of…
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 17, 2025 / 12:30 pm Pope Francis, still recovering after his recent hospitalization for double pneumonia, made a surprise visit to Rome’s Regina Coeli…
Judge blocks government from requiring Catholic employers to accommodate abortions, IVF
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 11:59 am A U.S. district judge this week permanently blocked the federal government from requiring some Catholic employers to accommodate abortions…
‘March on the Arch’: Hundreds join St. Louis March for Life
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 11:28 am Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: Hundreds join St. Louis March for Life On Saturday…
Facing rising antisemitism, ‘Hebrew Catholic’ association aims to bridge Judaism, Catholicism
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Apr 17, 2025 / 10:54 am Raised in a conservative Jewish household in New York, David Moss had his bar mitzvah at age 13.…
CNA explains: Why Eastern and Western Easter dates differ — and why 2025 is different
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 09:00 am While Easter dates usually differ between Eastern and Western Christians, this year both Easter celebrations land on the same…
Security, technological enhancements made to St. Peter’s Basilica
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 08:00 am With the aim of improving the experience of pilgrims traveling to Rome to participate in the 2025 Jubilee…
Holy Week pilgrims in Rome take up ancient Seven Churches walks
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Apr 17, 2025 / 07:00 am Jubilee of Hope pilgrims are undertaking two ancient church pilgrimages this week to prayerfully prepare for Easter: St. Philip…
‘The Chosen’ hits milestone as creator reflects on powerful Last Supper portrayal
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 06:00 am The popular Christian series “The Chosen” continues to do well at the box office, holding its own against…
More than 1,800 priests celebrate Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at Vatican
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 17, 2025 / 05:35 am On Holy Thursday, more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations during the…