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March 24, 2024

Holy Week leads the faithful to Easter Sunday: Here are the special days observed and what they mean

Holy Week leading up to Easter is regarded as the most spiritually significant week of the year in Christianity, containing many traditions and rituals. Here's what to know.

March 24, 2024

Easter bunny teaches kids 'true meaning' of Easter in new book with faith focus

"The Story of the First Easter Bunny," a new book by New Jersey author Anthony DeStefano, works to claim the Easter Bunny as a Christian symbol and teach kids the real meaning of Easter.

March 23, 2024

US Catholic bishops request prayers for peace in Israel ahead of Holy Week

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a call for prayer to end the Israel-Hamas war and for peace in the Middle East Saturday.

March 22, 2024

Prayer app reveals the most popular choices by America's college students during Lent

College students' top prayers on the Christian prayer app Hallow this season of Lent are the "Pray40" series on suffering — as well as the St. Michael's Prayer. Here's why.

March 22, 2024

Movie producer of 'Cabrini' responds to critics that film fails to show nun's faith motivation

Now in theaters, the movie "Cabrini," which tells of the life of Mother Cabrini, a Catholic nun, has been hailed for its storytelling and cinematography. But some faith critics have issues with it.

March 21, 2024

Pope Francis defrocks notorious bishop who confessed to abusing his nephew

Belgian bishop Roger Vangheluwe confessed to abusing his nephew 14 years ago but faced no punishment from the Vatican. Pope Francis defrocked the infamous bishop in early March of 2024.

March 19, 2024

Feast of St. Joseph: Why Christians celebrate the foster father of Jesus on this day

Fr. Angelo Carusi, pastor of St. Rocco's Church in Rhode Island, reflects on St. Joseph's Day, and why so many people are devoted to the spouse of the Virgin Mary.

March 18, 2024

Americans aren't buying Biden's 'devout Catholic' label, poll finds

Americans are skeptical of President Biden's claim to be a "devout Catholic," according to a new poll from Pew Research.

March 17, 2024

Story of St. Patrick offers important lessons during Lent, says Pennsylvania-based priest

St. Patrick's story of a rebellious teen who became a slave, then a Catholic bishop and evangelist is a lesson of God's forgiving nature, said Fr. Timothy Harris, a Pennsylvania pastor.

March 15, 2024

Belarus hits Catholic activist with 3-year prison sentence for insulting Lukashenko

Roman Catholic activist Uladzislau Beladzed was sentenced to three years in a Belarusian prison Friday for insulting President Alexander Lukashenko and "inciting social discord."