Jesuits extend reparations offer to victims of alleged Rupnik abuse
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 26, 2025 / 19:05 pm The Society of Jesus is offering reparations to about 20 women who say they were sexually, psychologically, and spiritually…
Pro-life groups praise Trump plan to cut taxpayer funds for Planned Parenthood
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 26, 2025 / 17:45 pm Several pro-life organizations are praising President Donald Trump’s administration for plans to freeze tens of millions of dollars…
Bishop Zaidan calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Holy Land following resumed attacks in Gaza
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 26, 2025 / 17:15 pm Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace,…
Diocese promotes day of ‘unplugging’ from screens, devices for Lent
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Mar 26, 2025 / 16:45 pm The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is promoting a “Diocesan Day of Unplugging” — intentionally eliminating screen time or time…
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin shooting in Italy this August
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 26, 2025 / 16:15 pm Mel Gibson’s sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” — “The Resurrection of the Christ” — is set…
Regnum Christi: Principal resigns following arrest of school chaplain on sex abuse charges
By Nicolás de Cárdenas Madrid, Spain, Mar 26, 2025 / 15:45 pm The principal of the Regnum Christi Highlands El Encinar school in Madrid, Father Jesús María Delgado, LC, has…
French independent abuse authority has compensated nearly 850 victims since 2021
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 26, 2025 / 15:15 pm France’s National Independent Authority for Recognition and Reparation (INIRR) has compensated nearly 850 victims of clergy sex abuse…
Pope Francis: God desires to offer his love and mercy to those at the ‘crossroads’ of life
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 26, 2025 / 14:00 pm Pope Francis on Wednesday highlighted the transformative power of God’s merciful love for those who encounter him at the…
King Charles postpones Vatican visit to give Pope Francis more recovery time
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 25, 2025 / 18:35 pm King Charles and Queen Camilla postponed their visit to the Vatican at the advice of Pope Francis’ doctors, who…
Memphis police arrest man accused of threatening to ‘butcher’ Catholics with machete
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 25, 2025 / 16:45 pm The Memphis Police Department (MPD) last week arrested a 30-year-old man who is accused of sending a threatening…
General audience, Angelus remain suspended despite Pope Francis’ return to Vatican
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Mar 25, 2025 / 16:15 pm The Vatican Press Office reported that Pope Francis’ convalescence at St. Martha’s House, his Vatican residence where he returned…
Pope Francis’ doctor: ‘We really thought we wouldn’t make it’
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Mar 25, 2025 / 15:45 pm The head of the medical team that treated Pope Francis during the 38 days he spent at Rome’s Gemelli…