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Teen’s tumors disappear after prayers to Blessed Solanus Casey

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 2, 2025 / 06:00 am Many Catholics credit prayers of intercession to Blessed Solanus Casey for curing and helping people who suffer from illnesses. Mary Bartold of DeWitt, Michigan, is now among the many who do so after her two tumors vanished with no medical intervention …
‘Our saints and relics helped protect us’: Tornado wreaks havoc on Louisiana parish

By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 1, 2025 / 15:01 pm A Louisiana parish suffered major damage to its property after a tornado passed through during the early hours of Monday morning. Debbie LaFleur, secretary of St. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, told CNA the roof of the …
Pope John Paul II 20 years later: ‘He lives in hearts’

By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 2, 2025 / 04:00 am Now 20 years since Pope John Paul II’s death on April 2, 2005, one of his closest collaborators says the Polish pontiff lives on in the hearts and memories of the many people who still feel connected to him today. …
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael McGovern to lead Archdiocese of Omaha

By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Mar 31, 2025 / 10:03 am Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, after he accepted the resignation of Omaha Archbishop George Lucas. McGovern, 60, has led the Diocese of Belleville since April 2020. The …
U.S. bishops urge Congress to stop funding abortion and ‘gender transition’ services

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 31, 2025 / 08:00 am The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently sent a letter to federal senators and representatives urging them to defund Planned Parenthood and stop taxpayer money from funding services such as abortions and transgender procedures that “gravely violate human dignity.” Winona-Rochester, …
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people

By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 31, 2025 / 13:17 pm Pope Francis has advanced five people’s paths to sainthood after approving decrees promulgated by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints on March 28. Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey, and …
Pew Research: Most Christians raised in the faith hold onto it in adulthood

By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 28, 2025 / 12:45 pm Surveys in about three dozen countries compiled by the Pew Research Center found that most Christians who are raised in the faith hold onto it in adulthood. In fact, in every country surveyed the majority of people who are raised Christian …
Pope concelebrates Mass, continues therapy at Santa Marta

From Vatican News Pope Francis is continuing with treatment, physical therapy, and concelebrating Mass at his residence of Casa Santa Marta, the Holy See Press Office noted on Tuesday as it provided updates to journalists on the Holy Father’s recovery. The Press Office also said the Pope continues some work …
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy reflects on first months of tenure and his faith

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 22, 2025 / 10:00 am Sean Duffy shared how his family and Catholic faith have sustained him during his extraordinarily intense first months as U.S. secretary of transportation. Despite the major challenges he has faced in the role, Duffy said: “I think that when …
Worldwide Catholic population hits 1.4 billion

By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Mar 21, 2025 / 15:00 pm The “2025 Annuario Pontificio” and the “2023 Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae” have been released, providing a detailed analysis of the life of the Catholic Church globally. Both reports, prepared by the Vatican’s Central Office for Church Statistics, reveal a notable growth …