White House moves to drop Biden-era lawsuit against Idaho pro-life law
By Kate Quiñones Denver Newsroom, Mar 8, 2025 / 09:00 am Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Trump administration moves to drop Biden-era lawsuit against Idaho…
Caritas Internationalis warns violence in Democratic Republic of Congo may become regional
By Silas Isenjia ACI Africa, Mar 8, 2025 / 08:00 am The ongoing violent conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which keeps escalating, risks spreading to the entire…
Praising pro-life efforts, Pope Francis addresses pilgrims from hospital
By AC Wimmer Rome Newsroom, Mar 8, 2025 / 06:45 am As Pope Francis continues to receive treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and his condition remains stable, the pontiff remains…
New movie ‘The Last Supper’ depicts Jesus’ last days told through the eyes of his followers
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 8, 2025 / 06:00 am “The Last Supper” is a new movie depicting the ultimate act of divine love and sacrifice told through…
State Department lifts funding suspension for 2 Jesuit Refugee Service programs
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 7, 2025 / 18:10 pm The State Department has lifted its funding suspension for Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) USA programs in Colombia and…
Colombian bishops discuss with President Petro their role in peace process with guerillas
By Eduardo Berdejo ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 7, 2025 / 17:40 pm In a meeting this week between the leadership of the Colombian Catholic Church and President Gustavo Petro, the…
Christians in Gaza: ‘The ceasefire has made the situation even worse’
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 7, 2025 / 16:50 pm Here are some of the major stories about the Church around the world that you may have missed…
Kansas bishops call for prayers, plan legal response to planned ‘black mass’
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Mar 7, 2025 / 16:20 pm Amid reports that a Kansas “Satanist” group is planning to hold a so-called “black mass” at the Kansas Capitol…
New Jersey Supreme Court to consider whether grand jury can hear clergy abuse allegations
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Mar 7, 2025 / 15:45 pm A New Jersey diocese this week faced a significant setback in its ongoing court battle related to a clergy…
South Carolina inmate to die by firing squad, Tennessee resumes executions with new drug
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 7, 2025 / 14:20 pm A South Carolina death row inmate is scheduled to die by firing squad on Friday and executions are…
Vatican expresses solidarity with Muslims during Ramadan fast
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 7, 2025 / 12:15 pm The Vatican has expressed its solidarity with Muslims participating in the Ramadan fast, noting that Catholics also fast and…
Cook Islands hosts ecumenical World Day of Prayer
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Mar 7, 2025 / 11:35 am The Cook Islands, a nation in the Pacific Ocean, hosted this year’s ecumenical World Day of Prayer on March…