- Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus heals our wounds so we can love others
Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Mar 30, 2025 / 09:18 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged Christians to continue their Lenten journey as a time of healing and faith in Jesus Christ. The Vatican released the Holy Father’s Sunday Angelus message while the […]
- Notre Dame to honor Catholic Charities president for ‘faith-filled service’
Catholic Charities USA President Kerry Alys Robinson. / Credit: Catholic Charities USA CNA Staff, Mar 30, 2025 / 09:02 am (CNA). Catholic Charities USA President Kerry Alys Robinson will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2025 Laetare Medal, the university announced on Sunday, with the school bestowing the prestigous award for her “boundless compassion” and “faith-filled service” […]
- Cardinal’s role in effort to ‘resignify’ Franco era war monument sparks controversy
A monumental cross towers above the Valley of the Fallen complex. / Credit: Wikimedia Commons Madrid, Spain, Mar 30, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). In a statement published by the Archdiocese of Madrid, Cardinal José Cobo defended his role as an interlocutor between the Vatican and the Spanish government in the process of resignifying the Valley of the Fallen, a massive monument dedicated to both sides […]
- Lebanon will soon have its own ‘camino,’ once traveled by Christ and the Romans
The Association of Pilgrimages in Lebanon (APL) unveils its plans for Caminos Lebanon, an innovative project designed to revitalize Christian religious tourism through a unique pilgrimage experience inspired by the renowned Camino de Santiago in Spain, on March 28, 2025. / Credit: Marwan Semaan/ACI MENA ACI MENA, Mar 30, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Lebanon will soon have its own “camino,” […]
- Vatican-backed program to restore Catholic parishes ‘for generations to come’
The proposed restoration of the frontage of the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit. / Credit: Pulte Family Charitable Foundation CNA Staff, Mar 30, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). A major U.S.-based initiative is providing tens of millions of dollars to Catholic parishes and organizations across the country to “restore and endow” Catholic communities around the country “for generations to […]
- AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - Catholic University: A Sign of Hope in South Sudan
by Javier TraperoRumbek - When we talk about South Sudan, the focus is usually on conflicts and humanitarian crises. But in this country, one also senses the energy and dynamism of young people who want to build a better future for their country.At the Catholic University of South Sudan in Rumbek, "transformation" is promoted. The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus pay special attention to […]
- Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’
Pope Francis looks out at the crowd gathered below his hospital window at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on March 23, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media/Screenshot CNA Newsroom, Mar 29, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). As hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy gathered in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis commended their distinctive ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation that continues to flourish […]
- Christian communities in Israel face growing hostility, annual report reveals
Speakers present at the briefing presenting the report “Attacks on Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem” by the Rossing Center on March 27, 2025. From left to right: Hana Bendcowsky, director of the Jerusalem Center for Jewish-Christian Relations at the Rossing Center; Bernard Sabella, a retired professor of sociology; Federica Sasso (Rossing Center)), moderator, Hussam Elias, executive […]
- Nunciature in El Salvador issues correction for liturgical abuse
Mural of Archbishop Oscar Romero, / Credit: Douglas Radamez Barahona, Giovani Ascencio Ardón and Raul Lemus- Grupo Cinteupiltzin CENAR El Salvador (CC BY-SA 3.0). ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 29, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). The apostolic nunciature in El Salvador issued a correction for the irregularities that occurred March 24 during a Mass marking the 45th anniversary of the assassination of St. Oscar […]
- Bishop calls for peace in South Sudan as country’s first vice president reportedly arrested
Bishop Christian Carlassare (center), President Salva Kiir (left), and Dr. Riek Machar (right). / Credit: Catholic Diocese of Rumbek/Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan ACI Africa, Mar 29, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). A Catholic bishop in the Africa’s youngest country has directed the people under his care to participate in daily prayers for peace amid testimonies of rising tension in […]
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