University of Notre Dame commencement departs from presidential tradition
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 27, 2025 / 08:00 am Neither U.S. President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will deliver the commencement address for the 2025…
23 new Legionary priests to be ordained at the Vatican
By Diego López Colín Puebla, Mexico, Mar 27, 2025 / 07:00 am Twenty-three men will be ordained as new Legionaries of Christ priests at the Vatican this spring. The celebration…
Australian study finds ‘lifelong benefits’ to Catholic education
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 06:00 am A recent Australian study based on government data found that people who attended Catholic schools saw “lifelong benefits” across…
Mother Angelica’s work still brings inspiration — and conversion — 9 years after her death
By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 04:00 am The foundress of EWTN, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, died nine years ago, but her legacy lives on…
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…