Pope begs for peace
On April 11, at the conclusion of a two-day spiritual retreat for South Sudan’s warring politicians, Pope Francis begged the country’s leaders to make peace.
A price for Georgetown’s slavery past
Georgetown University students vote overwhelmingly in favor of a fee to fund reparations to the descendants of slaves sold by the Jesuits, the religious order that founded the school.
Millions pledged to rebuild Notre Dame
Wealthy French business leaders promise 300 million euros (US$339 million) to help rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral following the devastating April 15 fire.
The glory of love
Pope Francis, at his general audience, asked Catholics to meditate on Christ’s crucifixion as a sign of God’s love.
Lenten retreat
Catholic school in Arlington, Virginia, uses fun activities to explore saints, fasting, prayer and almsgiving during Lent.
Easter 2019 with Pope Francis
On Easter Monday, Pope Francis said that the resurrection of Christ is the most shocking event in human history.
Aftermath of Sri Lanka Easter bombings
A bomb squad detonated an explosive device near a Catholic church in Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 22, a day after hundreds were killed and injured in a series of Easter…