Indian state could introduce the death penalty for religious conversions
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Mar 10, 2025 / 17:45 pm Leaders in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, home to 72 million people, are considering punishing with the…
Pope Francis urges world not to forget countries in need of God’s ‘gift of peace’
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Mar 10, 2025 / 17:15 pm Since being admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14, Pope Francis has dedicated time to work and pray…
‘Support to the end’: Religious sister brings palliative care to unborn babies in Ukraine
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Mar 10, 2025 / 16:30 pm Since 2020, a pandemic and then an active war have caused untold tragedy for Ukrainians, but these circumstances have…
What does the Swiss Guard do while Pope Francis is in the hospital?
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 10, 2025 / 15:45 pm The mission of the Swiss Guard, the oldest military corps in the world, is to ensure the security…
Wyoming governor signs bill to bolster religious freedom protections
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 10, 2025 / 14:40 pm Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, a Republican, signed legislation late last week to bolster religious freedom from state-level rules…
Gavin Newsom calls males playing in female sports ‘deeply unfair’
By Matt McDonald National Catholic Register, Mar 10, 2025 / 11:15 am Males who identify as transgender women shouldn’t be allowed to play female sports and the Democratic Party should…
Catholic Sisters Week 2025 kicks off, celebrating religious sisters around the world
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 10, 2025 / 07:00 am The annual celebration of Catholic Sisters Week is observed March 8–14 to honor the women who have taken…
The California nuns who raise dogs, make cheese, and pray always
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 10, 2025 / 06:00 am Tucked away in the Tehachapi Mountains of California, a group of cloistered nuns is chasing puppies, making artisanal cheeses,…
Pope Francis thanks world’s volunteers for the ‘miracle of tenderness’
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Mar 9, 2025 / 13:20 pm Pope Francis on Sunday thanked volunteers for the closeness and tenderness they show others in need of their care.…
Pope Francis: Temptations, falls do not end in failure for those who believe in God’s love
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Mar 9, 2025 / 10:30 am Pope Francis on Sunday said defeats are not definitive for those who believe in Jesus Christ and trust in…
Mexican bishops warn of ‘manifestations of death’ in the country
By Diego López Colín Mexico City Newsroom, Mar 9, 2025 / 08:00 am The Church in Mexico warned this week about the “manifestations of death that have been taking place…
Give up candy? Mother Angelica’s 5 tips for your Lenten sacrifices
By Andrés Henríquez ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 9, 2025 / 07:00 am With the season of Lent, Catholics around the world have entered into a time of prayer, almsgiving, and…