VATICAN CITY — Home from the hospital after more than five weeks, Pope Francis is showing "slight improvements" in his breathing, ability to speak and mobility, the Vatican press office said.
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Mel Gibson’s sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” — “The Resurrection of the Christ” — is set to begin production in Italy this August, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios.
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Why should Catholics care about combatting assisted suicide? For starters, according to Jamie Towey, “Everyone knows somebody who’s going to die.” Towey is vice president for advocacy for nonprofit Aging with Dignity. He described assisted suicide as “the wrong answer to real problems.” “People are right now left alone in nursing homes. They’re not being …
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3/27/25
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Jesus Christ constantly reminds us in the Gospels to evangelize to others and spread his word. In fact, this is so essential to Christ’s mission on earth that he sends his disciples, and us, to the far corners of the earth to gather more disciples and preach the good news. Christ’s words, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” is part of St. Paul VI Catholic High School’s junior retreats.
3/27/25
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Each spring, thousands of flowering cherry blossom trees turn Washington’s Tidal Basin into a pink and white wonderland. One local Catholic is bringing their beauty to her parish grounds.
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A report from the Virginia Catholic Conference published March 19 tracks the most consequential votes state senators and delegates cast during this year’s Virginia General Assembly session, Jan. 8–Feb. 22. VCC, the public policy arm of Virginia’s Catholic bishops, included in the report votes on what it described as “critical issues impacting human life, dignity …
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VATICAN CITY — While anchored in the hope that comes from Jesus' resurrection, Catholics should not forget the "tears, despair and destruction everywhere" they have seen in images from the Middle East, a top Vatican official said.
3/27/25
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VATICAN CITY — The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism's most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the revered relic like never before.
3/27/25
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ROME — For Pope Francis' medical team at Rome's Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day.
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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 of the Catholic population worldwide during the two-year period 2022-2023.
3/24/25
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VATICAN CITY — A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once again be visible to the public in an upcoming exhibit at the Vatican.
3/19/25
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Season 5 of the hit series “The Chosen” is set to be released in theaters March 28. “The Chosen: Last Supper” focuses on the events of Holy Week — including Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the cleansing of the Temple, Judas’ betrayal and the Last Supper.
3/17/25
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A live-action theatrical performance depicting Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection is selling out mainstream venues across the United States as it begins its spring tour visiting 25 cities before Easter.
3/13/25
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The lost son
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